Locked-In Syndrome: Losing Movement, But Not Love
Locked-in syndrome (also known as LIS) is a condition that leaves people fully conscious but completely incapable of speech or movement. Astonishingly, once communication is established, many people who have it want to continue living.
Non-Prescription Allergy Drugs: What Do You Need To Know About OTC Allergy Treatment?
What is the difference between allergy medications, and how do you figure out which ones will work best for you?
Free Your Arm: How Your Teres Major Is Tying You Down
The Teres Major is the bane of throwing coaches' lives because it ties the scapula to the arm and gradually causes injuries. But that can happen to you too. Here's how to stop it.
Diarrhea Treatment: How To Stop Diarrhea Fast
Diarrhea is a common symptom which occurs with many disorders. It can be dangerous if it is left untreated as it may cause the body to dehydrate. This article will highlight treatment option for diarrhea and how to get rid of it fast.
Warning Signs Your Child Needs Glasses (And Why Your Child Needs An Eye Test Even Without Them)
Does your child need glasses? This article discusses the tell-tale signs of vision problems, as well as the reasons all kids need regular eye exams even without these warning signs.
An Aspirin A Day Keeps Emphysema Away?
Medical science has never been able to find a cure or even a way of preventing emphysema. The way to stop emphysema in its tracks, however, may be as simple as taking an Aspirin a day.
Is CPAP The Only Way To Treat Obstructive Sleep Apnea?
Nobody likes to sleep next to someone who snores, but snoring often indicates a serious medical problem, obstructive sleep apnea. The standard medical treatment for sleep apnea is continuous positive airway pressure, but CPAP is not the only treatment.
How Family Snapshots Can Save Lives: Eye Cancer In Pictures
What would you do if you found a strange white spot in the place of the traditional "red eye" in a picture of your child? One mom found that keeping a close eye on your kids' eyes can save lives: the white reflection turned out to be a rare eye cancer.
Tackling A Hairy Problem: Unwanted Hair Growth In Women
This isn't about those post-winter hairy legs that have been hidden away in jeans, that's a personal choice. Instead, it is women who for a variety of reasons grow excess hair in areas of their body, especially the face.
Arthritis And Diet: Sorting The Myths From The Facts
There's plenty of information out there about what foods can help or hinder you when you have arthritis, but which of them can be trusted? Let's sort the fact from the myths.