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1). Highly Contagious Smallpox By : Ryan Fyfe
Smallpox, a highly contagious disease, is unique only to humans. The smallpox virus is caused by two virus variants called Variola major and Variola minor. Variola major is the more deadly form of the virus; it usually has a mortality rte of 20-40 percent of those that are infected with the virus. Variola minor on the other hand is much less severe...
2). What is Oral & Genital Herpes? By : Daisy Bone
There are two types of herpes infections, oral herpes and genital herpes; both are contagious. The most insidious fact about herpes is that it can be an “invisible virus;” it is possible for a person to have and to spread either type of herpes virus and not even know that he or she has herpes.
The virus that infects a person with oral ...
3). Information On ADHD By : heavyd
Information on ADHD Can Help You Diagnose Your Child
Although attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and attention deficit disorder (ADD) are widely over diagnosed, there are many children and adults who suffer from this debilitating neurological disorder. By gathering as much information on ADHD a...
4). Hyperactivity vs ADD - What's The Difference? By : Sarah K. Jenkins
A common misconception, when it comes to Attention Deficit Disorder, is that it is one in the same with hyperactivity. However, this is far from the truth. While people with ADD may exhibit signs of hyperactivity, it is not an inherent trait of the disorder and often does not occur with sufferers of ADD.
Hyperactivity is a general term...
5). How Is Tuberculosis Treated? By : Gray Rollins
Tuberculosis Treatment
Tuberculosis, commonly referred to as TB, is an infection that affects the lungs and may also affect bones, joints, the circulatory system and central nervous system. This disease can be highly contagious if left untreated. In 1993, the World Health Organization declared TB to be a world health emergency because ...
6). What Is Chicken Pox? By : Frank Go
This is a question that many parents need to know the answer of. What is chicken pox? It is something that is life threatening to your child? How do you know what to do when you think your child may have chicken pox? The questions can be numerous because all good parents want to protect their children from harm. Chicken pox is a common, but very co...
7). Ear Mite Home Remedies By : Sharon Hopkins
Ear mites are external parasites infecting cats and dogs. Once cursed, pets seem to have the problem for life. The mites Otodectes cynotis are large enough and easily visible with the naked eye. Ear mites as the names says, lives in the ears as well as on the head and skin of the pets. In just 3 weeks, a mite egg can develop into an adult mite. The...
8). Chronic Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease By : Ryan Fyfe
Defined as chronic symptoms made by the abnormal reflux of the gastric contents into the esophagus, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, is a disease that is not pleasant to have. Commonly due to changes in the barrier that lays between the esophagus and the somatch, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, can also be due to the lack of knowledge by the LES, ...
9). Acid Reflux - Treating It With Medication By : Michael Russell
Antacids and Alignates
Antacids are generally available without a doctor's prescription and relieve the symptoms of acid indigestion and heartburn (dyspepsia).
The usual ingredients of antacids are magnesium or aluminium and they work by neutralising the acid produced in the stomach which is the cause of indigestion and ac...
10). Host Foreign Species - Infection By : Ryan Fyfe
An infection is the in short the hosting of foreign species in a host organism. There is a war that is involved between the host and the foreign body as the infection organism is looking to use the hosts resources in order to multiply. All of this occurs at the expense of the host. If the host and the intruder could coexist there would be no proble...
11). Crohns Disease By : Max Bellamy
Inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) are those that cause inflammation in the intestines. One of these is Crohn's disease, which usually affects the lower part of the small intestine, called the ileum. While Crohn's disease is characterized by ulcerations of the intestines, it can affect any other part of the digestive system as well.
Also know...
12). Avian Flu: Do You Want the Good News or the Bad News? By : DocGamble
Avian Flu: The bad news first
Well, it's flu season again. Only this time, we hear everyone talking about avian flu…the Super flu which is expected to wreck havoc across our land in the not so distant months.
So what is avian flu? Avian flu is bird flu. Yes, you read that right, "Avian flu is bird flu." And why might that...
13). What Are The Stages Of Lung Cancer? By : Gray Rollins
Once a diagnosis of lung cancer has been made, the doctor will attempt to determine the stage the lung cancer is at. The staging system is somewhat like a measurement system, with the numbers indicating: whether the cancerous tumors are localized or whether the tumors have spread to other parts of the body; the tumor’s size; and whether or not the ...
14). Hemorrhoids. Causes, symptoms, prevention, treatment. By : Yury Bayarski
Hemorrhoids, often called piles, are swollen and inflamed veins in and around the anus and lower rectum. They are much like varicose veins you might see on a person's legs.
Hemorrhoids are a very common health problem. Hemorrhoids cause serious problems in about 4% (over 10 million) of people in the United States. Prevalence of hemorrh...
15). Alzheimer's Care Giving While Maintaining Your Own Health By : Lesley Jonson
Just for a moment I want you to imagine that you are coming out of a very deep sleep. If you have ever had surgery try to remember the way you felt as you were trying to make sense of things as you awoke. As you imagine or remember this sensation do you find yourself wondering if it is morning or night? Are you trying to remember where you are? Do ...
16). I am Motor Neurone By : Ryan Fyfe
I am Motor neurone disease, you might also know me as progressive muscular atrophy, or progressive bulbar palsy, or and primary lateral sclerosis, or Lou Gehrig's disease; All the while I just prefer being called MND for short.
All these fancy names and all you want to know is if you have me or not. Read on. Usually I, motor neurone di...
17). Get Rid Of Bad Breath By : Peter Stewart
If you want to get rid of bad breath, it depends to some extent on the cause of the problem. If you have any doubts, or the problem seems chronic, it would be wise to consult your dentist or physician to ensure that the bad breath is not symptomatic of other problems that should be addressed. For instance, you could have periodontal problems (gum d...
18). Skin Scabies By : Ryan Fyfe
Scabies, a transmissible ectoparasite skin infection, is characterized by superficial burrows, secondary infection and intense itching. This makes good sense as the actual word 'scabies' is Latin for 'itch'.
Unlike alot of different infections and diseases the cause of scabies is actually known. Caused by the mite, variety hominis, it ...
19). On Dis-ease By : Sam Vaknin
We are all terminally ill. It is a matter of time before we all die. Aging and death remain almost as mysterious as ever. We feel awed and uncomfortable when we contemplate these twin afflictions. Indeed, the very word denoting illness contains its own best definition: dis-ease. A mental component of lack of well being must exist SUBJECTIVELY. The ...
20). Wilderness Sickness By : Tyler
Have you ever been out camping or hiking? Yes you have, you look like the hiking and camping type. Well in your experiences out in the wilderness you mave have had a time where you drank water from a stream or a pump. how did you feel later on? You may have come down with "beaver fever"...
Commonly called beaver fever, "
21). Fibromyalgia - The Mysterious Condition By : Michael Russell
Fibromyalgia is also know as "chronic fatigue syndrome". CFS is also called "Epstein-Barr Syndrome". Although fibromyalgia and Epstein-Barr have since been diagnosed and recognized as two different illnesses, the CFS name is still attached to both. We will cover fibromyalgia in this article and leave Epstein-Barr for another.
Signs an...
22). What Happens in the Brain of an Alzheimer's Patient By : Heather Colman
What is happening in the brain of an Alzheimer's patient to cause all of the unpleasant cognitive and behavioral symptoms of the sickness? Alois Alzheimer was the first to find the strange plaques and tangles characteristic of the sickness in the brain of one of his patients during an autopsy.
He gave his name to the sickness despite t...
23). What Should I Know About Hepatitis B? By : David Snape
Hepatitis B remains one of those scary terms that you occasionally hear health care professionals use. You also hear about this somewhat mysterious disease in the media from time to time. But just what is Hepatitis B and what should we know about it?
Hepatitis B is a DNA virus that can be found in the blood. It attacks the liver. A na...
24). Acid Reflux Disease in Infants By : Michael Russell
The lower end of the esophagus is protected by a valve called the Lower Esophageal sphincter (LES). This valve opens to allow food from the esophagus into the stomach and then closes up to protect the esophagus from the acid content of the stomach. Several conditions can compromise this valve, allowing gastric content into the esophagus. As in adul...
25). The Facts About Bad Breath By : Dennis Conner
We have all had an experience where you have been required to speak to someone and you have been unable to concentrate on their response because of their bad breath. The medical term for this condition is known as halitosis and there can be a number of causes for it. However, the end result is always the same and it can be described as the presence...
26). Seizure Disorder Epilepsy By : Ryan Fyfe
A chronic neurological condition, Epilepsy is characterized by recurrent and unprovoked seizures. Epilepsy is most commonly controlled through the use of various medications, but can sometimes patients will even undergo surgical procedures to try and further control the condition.
As mentioned above the main characteristic of epilepsy ...
27). New Program Revitalizes Hospice Care for Alzheimer’s Patients By : Heather Colman
Yoga practitioners are probably familiar with the phrase Namaste, which is used to greet fellow practitioners at the end of every yoga session. When the phrase is accompanied with hands pressed together, prayer-like, and a small bow, it is an Indian equivalent of a Western handshake, but it is also more than that. It signifies a humble acknowledgem...
28). Crohn's Disease - Symptoms and Treatment By : Paul MacIver
Crohn's disease is a chronic inflammatory disease of the digestive tract. The disease is also called granulomatous enteritis, colitis, regional enteritis, regional ileitis, ileitis, or terminal ileitis and it causes ulcerations of the small and large intestine. The disease can affect the digestive system anywhere from the mouth to the anus, but dis...
29). How Great Really Is The Risk Of Catching Bird Flu? By : Sarah K. Jenkins
With bird flu being on every television station and newspaper, it is easy to get caught up in the panic surrounding this new viral outbreak. However, do you find yourself wondering if this should really be a concern? Do you remember when everyone was becoming hysterical over the likelihood of killer bees sweeping the United States? I do not know ab...
30). Allergies - Food Allergies By : Michael Russell
In this article we're going to focus on one of the most annoying types of allergies, especially to people who love to eat.
You go out to the local pizza parlor, order two slices with extra cheese, sit down at the booth with your pizza in one hand and coke in the other and chow down. A few hours later after you've arrived back home jus...
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