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One of the most common complaints during and after chemotherapy is that things just don't smell and taste the same. What we perceive as taste is intimately linked with our...

When you are sick with cancer, about the last thing you need to do is to travel half way around the world to try to find an insect dealer so...

General overview A headache is defined as pain anywhere in the areas involving the head or neck and can be a symptom of a number of issues of these areas. Brain tissue...

General overview The main area to focus on when considering causes of facial numbness is the trigeminal nerves. These nerves will be affected in a number of ways which will...

The hedge apple, more commonly known outside the Midwest of the United States as bois d'arc (pronounced bo-dark), or by its botanical name Maclura pomifera, is one of many natural...

Scoliosis is the curvature of the spine which gives it an "S" or “C”-shaped appearance when looking directly at the person's back. It is therefore a sideways curvature which can...

Allergic reactions can be developed to any organic or inorganic compound. However, allergies to some compounds are more common than the other. It is logical that our immune system has...

Tarsal tunnel syndrome (TTS), also known as posterior tibial neuralgia, is a condition that causes a number of symptoms of vague foot pain. There can be burning. There can be a...

Hands that turn red, swollen, itchy, and painful after immersion in water are not an unusual problem. Usually the underlying problem is eczema. The condition is so common that it's...

Skin burns are very common. When caused by direct contact with heated objects or flames. They are labeled as combustions. When caused by contact with hot liquids or gasses, usually hot water or...