Body & Health Conditions Articles

You're always tired, cranky, cold, and gaining weight no matter what you do. Even if you may write it off as changes from aging, did you know your thyroid may be behind these symptoms. Simple changes to your diet and supplements could go a long way.

The sciatic nerve is the longest nerve in the body, beginning from nerve roots in the lumbar part of the spinal cord (lower part of the back) and extending through the buttock area to send nerve endings down to the legs.

When you hear the term “bunionectomy”, your thoughts focus mainly on the possible complications. What are they?

Constipation — we all know what it is. And it doesn't have to mean unhealthy lifestyle. Just because someone has constipation, it doesn't have to mean a person is not healthy.

Costochondritis is an inflammation of the junctions where the upper ribs join with the cartilage that holds them to the breastbone or sternum. It is, in fact, an inflammation of the connective tissue between the breastbone and the ribs.

So many times we’ve seen ugly white flakes on some people’s shoulders; maybe some of us have it too. Dandruff is an unpleasant and embarrassing problem for many people.

What is a cheilectomy? If the only thing you know is that your doctor suggested a cheilectomy, here's additional information.

Hip bursitis is a very common problem that causes pain over the outside of the upper thigh. A bursa is a fluid filled sac that allows smooth motion between two uneven surfaces.

It is common for adults to have piercings and tattoos, but it is a little bit different when it comes to children and infants. People who have had many piercings and tattoos in the past could feel that it is not a good idea to pierce an infant's ears.

Esophageal spasm is a condition characterized by irregular, uncoordinated, and sometimes powerful contractions of the esophagus, the tube that carries food from the mouth to the stomach.