Jul 31, 2014
A heat stroke is a grave condition in which the body cannot regulate its temperature and dangerously overheats. This malady comes in two categories. Exertional heat strokes are induced by physical activity, and non-exertional heat strokes are caused solely by the environment. Non-exertional heat strokes typically afflict infants, young children,...
Read MoreJul 30, 2014
Sunscreens offer protection against the most common types of skin cancers, so choosing the right sunscreen and using it are important precautions. Unfortunately, choosing among the thousands of brands, SPF ratings and types of sun exposure often seems like task suitable for engineers or rocket scientists.Understanding Sunscreen ProtectionExposing...
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Atherosclerosis, also known as arteriosclerotic vascular disease (ASVD), is a medical condition characterized by the narrowing and hardening of arteries as a result of atheromatous plaque accumulating inside artery walls. Atherosclerosis is considered to be a more specific and advanced form of the related cardiovascular condition known as...
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Summertime often evokes the urge for people to go outside and enjoy the sun’s vibrant rays. The sun is one of the most energetic and alluring natural elements in the world. Too much exposure to the sun can have detrimental effects, however. More than 3.5 million cases of various skin cancers develop in the United States every year. Skin...
Read MoreJul 25, 2014
What is a peptic ulcer? More importantly, what causes peptic ulcers? An ulcer is an open sore that fails to heal on the skin, internally or in mucous membranes. Peptic ulcers occur in the esophagus, stomach and duodenum, the first part of the small intestine. Ulcers in the stomach are called gastric ulcers, and those in the duodenum are called...
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Cigarette addiction is one of the most common and most harmful addictions in the world. The National Institute on Drug Abuse states that 430,000 Americans die every year because of smoking-related illnesses. Such people contract cancers and other illnesses because of the multitude of tar, carbon monoxide, formaldehyde and carcinogens that come with...
Read MoreJul 25, 2014
There are many benefits of Mesalamine for Crohn's disease, but let’s first identify what Crohn’s is. Crohn’s disease is an inflammatory bowel disease that affects more than 1.4 million Americans. The disease can occur in any person of any age, but experts have most seen it occur in women and men between ages 15 and 35. The...
Read MoreJul 22, 2014
Benign prostatic hyperplasia or BPH is something that men may develop as they age. It results in an enlarged prostate that causes more frequent and urgent urination as well as the difficulty of emptying the bladder. The body’s hormones can be altered so that the prostate shrinks with the use of finasteride.The hormones are affected because an...
Read MoreJul 22, 2014
Asthma is a chronic illness that causes inflammation of the lungs. When a person experiences an asthma attack, the muscles surrounding the airways begin to contract. The result is that a person is unable to breathe and may suffer from wheezing. He or she may have a serious cough or have a shortness of breath. The Mayo Clinic also reports that...
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