Hemorrhoids occur in up to 50% of the adult population. These are the most misunderstood anorectal problem for patients and physicians alike and most often wrongly treated. They are often wrongly blamed by patients for virtually any anorectal symptom. Two common varieties are encountered, external and internal hemorrhoids. The mere presence of hemorrhoids does not constitute an indication for treatment, irrespective of size. Only symptomatic hemo ...

Does anybody really need the colon cleansers advertised on late-night television? There is considerable evidence that most colon cleansing products are scams, but colon detoxification is still a priority for maintaining good health. Here is an explanation of how to recognize useful products followed by ten natural cleansing tips you can try on your own without having to buy any unnecessary products. There are many reasons to be skeptical of ad ...

Possible benefits of using aspirin during pregnancy Aspirin is one of the most commonly used over the counter drugs and is used for such diverse conditions as mild to moderate pain like headaches or menstrual cramps, mild to moderate arthritis and other inflammatory conditions, and as a blood thinner to prevent inappropriate clotting of blood that could cause thromboses, heart attacks and stroke. The use of aspirin during pregnancy is controve ...

A traumatic brain injury is defined as an insult to the human brain, which can be the result of impact such as from a fall or accident, internal damage or from oxygen starvation.  Though not always evident, a traumatic brain injury can cause long-term physical, intellectual, social and physical changes for the individual.  The enduring effects of a traumatic brain injury can be an emotional and financial burden, medical strain and is ve ...

The prevalence of overweight in adults has increased by about 50% within only 7 years in the USA. A similar trend has been observed in children in the USA and other Western countries and overweight has been identified as one of the most important health problems of children. While in industrialized countries children from families with a poor socio-economic status are more often overweight, the opposite holds true for children in developing count ...