Proteinuria, a medical term for the presence of a significant amount of protein in urine, is an often subtle symptom of a few medical conditions. Also known as albuminuria or urine albumin, protein in urine is often the result of something harmless, but it can also be indicative of a medical issue involving the kidneys. ...
The gallbladder is a small organ that rests on the liver. A nonessential organ, the gallbladder’s central function is the storage of bile, which is a substance used in digestion. Frequently, however tiny this organ may be, it can become the cause of a great deal of pain. Gallbladder diseases can cause nausea, digestive complications, ...
When an internal relocates to a position where it doesn’t belong, the condition is known as a hernia. In the case of a hiatal hernia, a part of the stomach known as the hiatus pushes up through the diaphragm into the chest. The symptoms of a hiatal hernia are often too subtle to notice, but ...
New studies show that stress can lead to teen obesity. Stress can cause a variety of health issues including high blood pressure, insomnia and according to new research, even depression. Can stress really cause teen obesity? Study Regarding Stress and Teen Obesity. In a study by Penn State University as discussed on PsychCentral, it was ...
Weeds are a terribly irritating and destructive force of nature that plague almost every garden in the world. According to the Department of Agronomy, Penn State University, weeds are plants whose undesirable properties outweigh their desirable properties. These undesirable properties extend to their damaging or restricting the growth of neighboring plants, undesirable apperance, or uncontrollable ...
