Body & Health Conditions Articles

Nosebleeds are relatively common, and not usually a reason to panic. When should you seek medical attention for a nosebleed?

Can eating one large Mediterranean-style meal daily help improve blood sugar control in diabetics? A recent study shows that it may be better than eating a low-fat diet or a low-carbohydrate diet.

Restless Leg Syndrome and its strongest side effect – insomnia affect almost 10% of the adults in the U.S. A new study attributes high levels of glutamate, for the insomnia associated with restless leg syndrome. Read on to find out more about the study.

While psoriasis affects only 1% to 2% of the population at large, those who live with this chronic condition face years of red, itchy skin and must learn to manage the symptoms effectively.

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is the fourth most common cause of death in the United States. But what is COPD? What causes it? What can be done to minimize its effects?

The likelihood of cancer in diabetics increases because both the diseases share some common risk factors like old age, obesity, and lack of physical activity.

Removing ear wax, also known as cerumen, is a surprisingly large part of what ear, nose, and throat doctors do. One study found that 29 per cent of visits to doctors specializing in otolaryngology involved removal of excess, impacted ear wax.

Spending fifty minutes a day with a cell phone held close to your head increases glucose consumption in the areas of the brain closest to the device, Dr. Nora Volkow of the US National Institutes of Health (NIH) explained

DHEA is an androgen hormone that is secreted by the adrenal glands, testes and the ovaries. This hormone has been gaining importance as an anti-aging hormone which has also been noted to have positive effects on the immune system.

While most people associate the plague with historical times, the disease is still around and infecting animals and people today. Full recovery is easy with modern antibiotics, but the infection must be diagnosed early for increased success.