Body & Health Conditions Articles

Diagnosis of overactive thyroid (Grave's disease) quickly leads to treatment with radioactive iodine to destroy the gland. Diagnosis of underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism) quickly leads to thyroid hormone replacement. But do these treatments really help?

According to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, more than 52,000 people will be diagnosed with leukemia during 2014 and almost half of them are expected to die from the disease. Let´s take a look at its causes, how it is diagnosed and its treatment.

These are exciting times in the world of medicine. With every passing day, there is some new innovation which infuses hope in millions of patients. Until now, leukemia was a dreaded disease. But, thanks to gene therapy, even it appears to be treatable.

Whether you call them sand fleas, chiggers, jiggers, or nigua, these tiny biting insects can ruin a family vacation, especially when the kids are bitten on their legs and between their toes. Here are seven tips for keeping your vacation sand-flea free.

Does shea butter have the ability to fade dark spots on the face caused by hyper pigmentation, and can it act as a skin whitening agent?

Interested in ditching your commercial moisturizer and simply sticking natural facial oils and butters on your skin instead? Here are the best ones for your skin type.

Do you think of shea butter as a nice skin care product? It has traditionally been used for medicinal purposes as well, and you may benefit too.

Moisturizers are an important part of eczema management. Could African shea butter serve you better than your current choice of emollient?

Dental Implants are the first choice of treatment your dentist will offer if you have a missing tooth. Here are is everything you need to know about dental implants and exactly what you can expect during the procedure.

Worldwide, 350 million people are afflicted with arthritis and this disease is prevalent in both genders. Individuals of all age groups including children are affected by this disorder.