Bird flu, also called avian flu or H5N1, is an influenza A virus that affects birds. Bird flu does not usually infect humans, but instances of bird-to-human transmission have sparked concern in recent years.
Is diagnosing Tay-Sachs disease really a simple blood test? The answer is yes if you know what you're looking for. Most families with a Tay-Sachs child in 2010 would say it was not just a simple blood test. Why?
Also referred to as pingueculae or pterygia, this degenerative eye disease is customarily regarded by the medical community as merely a cosmetic issue and treatment is relegated to OTC moisturizing eye drops with the occasional ...
Famvir is an antiviral medication, which slows down the growth and reduces the severity of herpes virus. While this medication is very effective in treating the herpes virus infection by reducing the severity of the ...
Given that herbal medicine is so incredibly fashionable, and its proponents feel that it is able to alleviate virtually any illness, it isn't surprising that there is no shortage of herbal cold sore remedies being offered by various internet sites. Sifting through each of them is virtually impo
High blood pressure is definitely a very serious issue. Every day a growing number of people are troubled by it. For a good number of people, high blood pressure can be smoothly corrected. For others, ...
When your lower esophageal sphincter is not functioning as it should, acidic fluids will flow back from your stomach upwards creating a problem commonly known as GERD or acid reflux. When you are suffering from this condition, you need to make sure that a health professional advices you accordingly.
It is widely believed that the only effective protection and cure for H1N1 swine flu virus are the two drugs Tamiflu from Roche and Relenza from GlaxoSmithKline. However, both drugs are very limited in effectiveness, are very expensive and cause serious side effects. It is little known that there ar
Asbestos can be anywhere77-feel it *paranoia* image by Tribalstar from Fotolia.comAsbestos is a natural mineral fiber that was popularly used as a base for several construction materials due to its insulation and fire-retardant properties. Common products containing these fibers include:...
There are 5 to 6 million known cases of Fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) in the United Stares, and many more that have yet to be diagnosed. Fibromyalgia is one of the most commonly misdiagnosed conditions in this country. False diagnosis for FMS is commonly diagnosed as chronic fatigue syndrome, lymes di
Some babies with acid reflux will no longer experience symptoms after 12 to 18 months, so although it's normal to be concerned, there's no need to be alarmed. However, there are some babies that continue to show symptoms even after a year, and cases like this needs immediate medical attent
While viewing images of yeast infection pictures is not the most enjoyable sight to see, it is important that you know what to look for to be able to tell if you have a yeast infection. If you are exp
Anyone who has struggled with unsightly finger- or toenail fungus knows just how difficult it can be to get rid of. Six to eight percent of adults suffer with some form of onychomycosis, or fungal infection of the nail, and standard treatments can take up to a year or longer to completely kill off t
Do you know that a celiac diet can help ease health issues you may be experiencing? Read on to see if you're suffering from one of the many conditions that gluten contributes to.
Oxycontin addiction is strong enough so as its withdrawal effect.A person who is highly addicted to this drug can suffer from vomiting, shaking violently, unbearable pain and even uncontrollable diarr
A bulging disc is not a cause for panic as they are fairly common in both younger and older people.A bugling or protruding disc is usually see at high rates on MRIs in patients that suffer with back p
Irritable Bowel Syndrome or IBS is something that affects hundreds and thousands of people around the world. Typical symptoms of IBS include altered bowel movements, indigestion, bloating, nausea and excess wind and abdominal pain.
A lot of people have gone nuts with the news that the ndm-1 is now considered to be a superbug. And they have a good reason to panic, considering that there are already around 50 reported cases in UK alone, and a few others in different countries in Europe and Southeast Asia. That's why the thi
If your health provider confirmed that you are a diabetic, its better to start searching for possible treatment and remedies before it's to late. On the other hand, some condition of diabetes are the other ...