05th January 2010
Whooping cough is an infectious bacterial illness that affects the respiratory passages. The disease is most contagious during the cold-like initial phase (catarrhal phase). In its early stages, pertussis is indistinguishable from the many colds common in...
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05th January 2010
Acne has long been one of the most chronic skin conditions plaguing the lives of millions of people of different walks of life, young and adult. It is believed that acne results from the action of hormones on the sebaceous glands of the skin, and there ar...
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30th December 2009
A bruise gets its deep color from a blood vessel or vessels that break under the skin and leak blood into the surrounding area. As it heals, it becomes paler in color and less painful to the touch. Bruises are very common, and if you are human, you've suf...
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30th December 2009
A bursa is a closed, fluid-filled sac that functions as a cushion and gliding surface to reduce friction between tissues of the body. The major bursae are located adjacent to the tendons near the large joints, such as in the shoulders, elbows, hips, and k...
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23rd December 2009
Diaper Rash or Diaper Dermatitis is a red rash that appears on the buttocks and groin area of the baby. The rash is inflamed and may have seeping eruptions if severe. It is found in children under age 2 years, and most commonly between ages 9-12 months. I...
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23rd December 2009
Dizziness can be a common dysfunction of the human immune system. Dizziness is characterized by several symptoms. The most common sign of dizziness is the sense of the surrounding world going round even as one stands or sits at one place. This type of neu...
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23rd December 2009
Dysentery is an infection which is often considered as symptoms to other disease rather than a disease itself. It is a digestion problem and usually is considered intestinal problem that causes dehydration and mucous or blood in stool.It is a condition ch...
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23rd December 2009
Also known as atopic dermatitis, eczema is a skin condition in which the skin becomes unbelievably dry, scaly, and itchy. This becomes a nuisance and can reach degrees of pain to an extent that the patient can no longer focus at work. Although there is me...
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22nd December 2009
Bad breath is also known as halitosis. It may be caused due to a variety of reasons. Before looking for halitosis cures, it is advisable to know the root cause of this condition. Having halitosis or bad breath can be hard to deal with. And often, there's ...
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22nd December 2009
Headaches are a way of life for many people. Even worse, they often turn into missed work, painful nights and miserable days. However, finding a cure can mean the start of a new life free from pain and the end of your misery. Natural headache cures are be...
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16th December 2009
Menopause can be known as the phase where a woman ceases to have the ability to reproduce. Despite of this description, there is more to menopausal stage than meets the eye. Menopause isn't only about the reproductive system however also about the cessati...
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14th December 2009
Piles are just another name for a hemorrhoid and can be just as painful. Piles can be both external and internal. In the case of internal piles the veins normally burst and there is bleeding. There are many home remedies for piles treatment. Studies have ...
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14th December 2009
Pneumonia is an acute or chronic disease marked by inflammation of one or both lungs. An inflammation of the lungs caused by viruses, bacteria, or other microorganisms and sometimes by physical and chemical irritants. Pneumonia is a serious infection of t...
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10th December 2009
Gingivitis is usually brought on by poor oral hygiene. This includes a lack of brushing, flossing and rinsing. All of these are rituals, when performed on a daily basis, can prevent and sometimes even help reverse the disease. Gingivitis is in the categor...
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10th December 2009
Tennis Elbow is a common condition caused typically by playing racquet sports, such as tennis and racquetball. What happens is that the outer elbow bone area becomes inflamed and irritated by these sports or other everyday activities. Tennis elbow is an a...
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