The name makes it seem like it is no big deal. The name also makes it seem trivial. Yet, jock itch is not trivial. It can be annoying. It can be painful. If you are suffering from it or have suffered from it, you can attest to this fact. And listen up, women as well ...
Scleroderma is a serious disease that can be fatal. It is an autoimmune disease that causes the body’s tissue to be attacked by its own immune system. There is a sudden build up of collagen in the person’s tissue and skin. This disease is considered rare and may go on undiagnosed if your doctor only ...
You may have heard that the normal menstrual cycle lasts for 28 days. If your menstrual cycle lasts longer than that, you might believe that your menstrual cycle is abnormal somehow, or that this is a sign that you are suffering from some hidden medical condition. But, while it is true that the average menstrual ...
Even though we have a massive amount of understanding about most of the natural world around us, much of the information about our own brains and their functions remain a mystery. Of course, when we talk about any organ which is as complex and crucially important as the brain, it becomes of paramount importance that ...
Herniated discs are a significant cause of low-back pain, which in turn is one of the most common medical complaints in the US. Chances are good that you’ve experienced low-back pain at some point in your life – you might be dealing with a herniated disc right now. Even if you haven’t personally had a ...
Of the six different types of hepatitis caused by identified viruses, hepatitis A is the least serious. Hepatitis A is transmitted by food and water that has been contaminated, or by contact with a person who has the disease; hepatitis A has symptoms that resemble the common flu, as your liver is affected for a ...
What is Fifths Disease? Fifths disease is a relatively common illness caused by the human parvovirus B19. Children aged 5-10 are most likely to contract fifths disease, also known as “slapped cheek” disease because of the distinctive rash that appears on the child’s cheeks, as though he has been freshly slapped. How is Fifths Disease ...
Going braless will lower breast cancer risk dramatically, says a medical anthropologist. There’s now enough information on bras and breast cancer to startle any woman. The bras and breast cancer link theory can’t be ignored. The bras and breast cancer link is no longer mythical. To uncover how a bra can lead to breast cancer, ...
You call your cat and she won’t come. Well, maybe she’s just being her old stubborn self. You walk up behind her, stroke her, and she startles. It may take a while to realize that your cat’s uncharacteristic behavior may not be a result of a quirky personality but actually deafness. Deafness can come on ...
Brain tumors cause symptoms for two reasons. First, because they occupy a space within the skull, as they grow. Secondly, they can cause specific symptoms due to their location in the brain. The most common symptoms The most common symptoms of a brain tumor the first time you go to the doctor are headache and ...