What is a BunionBunions are a progressive disorder. A bunion is an enlargement or bump on the inside of the big toe joint. They usually begin as the big toe moves toward the smaller toes. The enlargement makes the big toe joint stick out further on the side, and forces the big toe to curve in closer to the other toes. Women are affected by this condition mainly due to high-heeled, pointy-toed shoes which cramp the air causing...more
Nails are basically hardened skin cells. Nails made frequently of keratin, a protein found in the skin and hair; nails are made by living cells in the fingers and toes. Nails develop faster in summer than winter. Men's nails grow more quickly than women's. The nails on a person's dominant hand (hand most used) grow faster. The growth rate of fingernails outpaces toenails. Nail disorders affect a large number of older adults. As we...more
Warts are small growths on the skin caused by a virus known as human papillomavirus (HPV).Warts are an ordinary skin complaint, specifically in childhood. Warts arise in a variety of shapes and sizes. A wart may look as a bump with a rough surface, or it may be flat and smooth. Tiny blood vessels (capillaries) grow into the core of the wart to supply it with blood. HPV is passed from person to person by direct or indirect contact and from one body location to another on the same person. The virus more easily enters the body through an area of skin that is moist, peeling, or cracked.Some types are transmitted sexually. There are four major types of warts. Common warts usually mature on the fingers, around the nails and on the back of the hands. Plantar or Foot warts usually develop on the soles of feet. This type of wart tends to get pushed back into the skin due to the pressure exerted on them by walking and standing. Flat warts can occur anywhere but are found mainly on the face (beard area) in men, and on the legs in women.They are smaller, smoother and tend to develop in larger numbers. Genital Warts are soft, fleshy and occur around the sex organs. They can be...more
Have you read any of the studies conducted over the last few years that have concluded with the findings that there is a possibility of a fish oil cure for prostate cancer? I know that the whole thing sounds far fetched, considering that billions of dollars have been spent on the research into effective cancer treatments. There...more
The effects of a migraine can be so severe, that some people will do just about anything to get some relief. This relief can be in the form of medication or alternative treatments.Migraines have been attributed in part, to changes in the body chemical serotonin. If serotonin levels are high, then blood vessels tend to shrink, and if they are...more
Amnesia (from Greek Ἀμνησία) is a condition in which memory is disturbed or lost. Memory in this context refers either to stored memories or to the process of committing something to memory. The causes of amnesia have traditionally been divided into the "organic" or the "functional". Organic causes include damage to the brain, through physical injury, neurological disease or the use of certain (generally sedative) drugs. Functional causes are psychological factors, such as mental disorder, post-traumatic stress or, in psychoanalytic terms, defense mechanisms.People with amnesia have difficulty learning new information, and/or they have difficulty recalling previously learned information. They may be disoriented and confused. Their memory deficit causes problems for them either at work, in school, or in social settings. Sometimes the memory loss is severe enough to necessitate a supervised living situation. Does amnesia affect males, females, or both? Amnesia can affect anyone, male or female. At what age does amnesia appear? Amnesia can occur at any age. How is amnesia diagnosed? A mental health professional will want to take a careful personal history. Causes...more
The news is good about prostate cancer. Although it is the third most often diagnosed cancer in men in the United States, following skin and lung cancers, 98 percent of sufferers are still alive five years after diagnosis. This is a vast improvement...more
The biggest majority of women who concern themselves over developing breast cancer are the ones who do not even bother to do a self examination (Not all) Self inspection of the breasts should be a main priority for every woman. Breast cancer caught...more
Melancholia is a profound presentation of depression. With this form of depression, there is a complete loss of pleasure in all or almost everything. The start of these episodes is usually not caused by a specific event, and even when...more
If you are suffering from definitive premature ejaculation and looking for an answer regarding the same then you don't have to wait any longer. Although there are treatments available for premature ejaculation but they are for the ones...more
Through the years, there have been a number of studies done attempting to determine if there's a link between the amount of coffee, tea or soft drinks you consume and your chances of getting colon cancerBut it appears that part of the question has...more
Mesothelioma deaths among workers is a sad part of this countrys history. However, there is some important research being done regarding asbestos and its complications. One interesting study is called, Asbestos-induced sister chromatid exchanges in...more