Healthy articles

7,780 women will die in 2009 due to complications related to endometrial cancer. Rated as one of the most common cancer in American women, endometrial cancer can be completely eliminated if discovered during the early stages.

It has been estimated that about 21,130 new cases of stomach cancer would be diagnosed and about 10,620 individuals would die due to stomach cancer related complications in the United States in 2009.

Water retention may occur to certain physiological conditions such as pregnancy or may denote the presence of some underlying disorder such as heart failure. Prompt diagnosis and treatment of the underlying condition resolves water retention in the body.

The use of tobacco is the major cause of oral cancer all over the world. Men are noted to be more commonly affected than women, while the incidence of oral cancer in women is on the rise owing to an increase in smoking among women.

Ischemic colitis is generally associated with pain in the lower left abdominal region. Ischemic colitis is noted more commonly in individuals aged above 50 years, while younger individuals are also affected in certain instances.

Inflammatory bowel disease refers to a group of disorders that cause the intestines to become red and swollen. The symptoms of inflammation tend to last for a long duration and usually recur following treatment.

Anabolic steroids refer to a group of drugs that are similar to male hormones such as testosterone. Anabolic steroids can also be referred to as synthetic hormones that mimic the natural hormones present in our body.

The use of human growth hormone and their effects has been studied widely in case of children and adults who are suffering from the deficiency of human growth hormone.

The prostate gland is part of the male reproductive system. It resembles the walnut in the size and shape and is located below the urinary bladder. The prostate gland is mainly responsible for the production of the milky fluid known as semen.

Rotator cuff injury refers to any injury or trauma to the muscles and tendons of the rotator cuff as a result of repetitive actions of the shoulders (as in athletes), fall or lifting heavy objects.