Body & Health Conditions Articles

While no medication can cure the flu or a cold, plenty of drugs can help you feel better. What should you know?

Periodontitis appears to be associated with diagnoses of cancer. It is associated with oral, lung and pancreatic cancers specifically; therefore it is now thought even more important that periodontitis is addressed as part of a general approach to health.

If you have ever had a migraine headache, you know just how painful, debilitating, and even dangerous they can be. A new pacemaker for the brain, however, is helping some people make migraines a thing of their past.

Expectorants make you cough more, which actually is a good thing. Can expectorants treat your flu or cold and what are some natural alternatives?

Gum disease is a common condition that can lead to receding gums. Receding gums may cause painful or sensitive teeth but there are many ways you can identify their underlying cause and address resulting discomfort and improve your quality of life.

Gum disease is common in adults over 30. There are many signs of the different stages of gum disease and a change in tooth position in the mouth or partial denture fit may be an indication of the presence of gum disease that you need to look out for.

Should levothyroxine dose be individualized on the basis of clinical response and biochemical tests? What if a woman gets pregnant? What if you encounter heart problems or have to take medications for other medical conditions?

Hormone replacement has proven to be good therapy for an underactive thyroid. However, there are also more natural and safer options, including thyroid glands from animal sources, natural practices and mind and body techniques.

What are the factors that can interfere with Levothyroxine absorption? Should you ingest it before breakfast? Should you eat cheese with it or avoid it? What about drugs that can impact its absorption? In this article, we strive to answer these questions.

Receding gums are a common problem also associated with periodontitis. There are signs to indicate your gums are receding and several causes. Your dentist can advise what you can do to help and possible treatment options.