Body & Health Conditions Articles

We know Zombies exist, or do they, really? Some people strongly believe that they indeed are "walking dead", "doomed for damnation" or "already dead". Do you believe that too? The fascinating medical condition called Cotard Syndrome could explain this.

Sometimes we spend a couple of days without being able to sleep. Other times we can spend weeks or even months with the same problem. Sleep disorders are some of the most underestimated health problemas that affect many people. Here are some of them.

Exploring the different reasons why making PSA testing for prostate cancer, a routine part of a medical check-up for men is a good idea.

Peritoneum is layer that covers certain abdominal organs. It plays an important role in holding the organs in the right place. It also functions as a blood supplier to those organs and digestive system. Sometimes it may get infected, causing peritonitis.

A look at the real causes of heart disease and the role that cholesterol plays. Article gives lifestyle tips and evidence to support the role of diet, exercise and other lifestyle factors in both cholesterol lowering and heart disease prevention.

Have you ever kissed someone "Goodbye" or "Good morning" and wondered right away if you would get an infection? If no, then good! However, be mindful that there are some diseases that are transmitted through kissing, and therefore oral hygiene is crucial.

A new screening test for colorectal cancer has been approved by the FDA, which allows high risk individuals to do the test at home. It offers convenience and a high rate of accuracy, but is just an alternative to colonoscopy, which is the standard test.

The recent ebola cases in the United States and Spain provoked worries in a lot of people, who are wondering if the virus will spread in the US and Europe. What can individuals do to protect themselves against the virus?

Gradual development of resistance to radiation therapy is commonly observed phenomenon in the patients with breast cancer. The discovery of ZEB1 protein may help researchers to develop new drugs and improve the results of existing cancer treatments.

HIV can cause flu-like symptoms in the first few days after infection, but these symptoms are often ignored because they quickly go away. A new HIV test can offer results at an earlier stage of the disease that make faster treatment possible.