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Radiation Exposure in Developing Thyroid Cancer
Published on 2011-03-16 00:34:21
People who are exposed to high levels of radiation are very much likely than others to develop papillary or follicular thyroid cancer. Other important cause and source of radiation exposure is treatment with x-rays. Cancer was one of the primary dangers discovered to be caused by radioactivity. Fallout from an accident in a nuclear power [...]
Early Warning Signs of Parkinson’s Disease
Published on 2011-03-05 21:45:08
Parkinson’s disease is a condition in which a number of neurons (nerve cells) from the brain become damaged and die. These neurons are in charge of producing dopamine, a chemical essential for central nervous system message transmission. There are various early indications of Parkinson’s disease; it usually takes many years before the patient realizes some [...]
Is Deep Breathing Important Too?
Published on 2011-02-27 23:13:02
Studies indicate that by practicing deep breathing exercises, you can manage your level of stress and minimize your anxiety level significantly. This leads to a lower heart rate, lower blood pressure and a sense of well-being to help you counter-act the demands life gives on you. Sometimes it is wise to warm-up to deep breathing [...]
Asthma: The most bothersome of the respiratory disease
Published on 2011-02-19 22:24:56
Asthma is an ancient Greek word which means “panting or short drawn breath.” Asthma is usually a chronic lung condition in which inflammation in the breathing passages or bronchi, is affecting the way air enters and going out of the lungs, thus interfering with breathing. It is in allergic reaction as a result of a [...]
Symptoms, Causes, Treatment and the Risks of Hemorrhoids
Published on 2011-02-16 04:56:39
Hemorrhoids are enlarged veins around the anus and rectum. It is generally developed by an increase in pressure, usually from straining to get a bowel movement. They are usually not risky or life threatening but could be a consequence of forcing to move stool. Symptoms Symptoms depend upon the location of the bleeding and its [...]
Horrible Intestinal Parasite That Can Live Many Years in the Human Intestine
Published on 2011-02-10 22:21:20
Amoebiasis is caused by the amoeba Entamoeba histolytica. It is an intestinal infection that may or may not be symptomatic and can be within an infected individual for many years without any signs or symptoms. Approximately it causes 70,000 deaths every year worldwide. Since the causative organism of amoebiasis gets its nutrition in the normal [...]
How Gas Pain Occur?
Published on 2011-02-08 21:15:34
The gas pain occur once the gas builds up in the intestines and you are unable to let it out. This is often a quick, but intense feeling, and when the gas is gone, the pain normally disappears. The gas is composed of nitrogen, hydrogen, oxygen, methane, and carbon dioxide. When you are lactose or [...]
Pancreatic Cancer: One of the Most Deadliest Cancer
Published on 2011-02-03 23:51:57
Pancreatic cancer is one of the most deadly forms of cancer. It takes place from the tissues of the pancreas – an organ in the abdominal area that is situated horizontally behind the lower part of your stomach. Pancreatic cancer is hard to detect and identify for the following reasons: There aren’t any apparent signs [...]
Constipation Can Cause Serious Health Condition
Published on 2011-01-28 22:40:39
Constipation is not something that often comes up in everyday discussion. It can be acute or chronic. Acute constipation begins suddenly and conspicuously while chronic constipation can be more difficult to treat. Laxatives are usually needed for longer periods (sometimes even indefinitely) and they should not be stopped abruptly. Constipation is the most common gastrointestinal [...]
The Cause of Pneumonia
Published on 2011-01-25 05:14:48
So many people today are affected by pneumonia because of several factors. They are not aware that because they are sick, their lungs are already inflamed. But what is really the cause of pneumonia? Pneumonia in general term means inflammation in the lungs. Pneumonia could happen to individuals at every age, from little infants to [...]