
Is It Normal to Want to Stop Your Growth? Can You Prevent Getting Taller?
Whenever I get questions about how people can stop "normal" body processes, I first want to make sure the concern is healthy. The fact is, if be shorter than "normal"...

Shortness Of Breath And Pain On Breathing: Causes
A number of conditions can be associated with shortness of breath, pain on taking deep breaths and feeling fatigued quite easily. Some of these conditions are serious and can even...

Common Causes Of Pain And Soreness In The Abdomen
Many conditions can be responsible for pain the abdomen, and it is likely that the doctor will have to use a combination of clinical assessment, blood work, and possible diagnostic...

Herpes Simplex Infection: A Brief Overview
Herpes is one of the most common kinds of viral infections that is transmitted from person to person all over the world. There are many viruses that comprise the herpes...

How To Increase Or Decrease Your Chances Of Getting Pregnant
There is no question that fertility decreases steadily with age. While you'll have, on average, a 20 percent chance of conceiving during any one menstrual cycle at age 30, those...

Nambudripad's Allergy Elimination Techniques: Savior Or Dangerous Quackery?
NAET stands for "Nambudripad's Allergy Elimination Techniques". What are they? According to its own website, NAET are "a non-invasive, drug free, natural solution to alleviate allergies of all types and...

Inflammation and Enlargement of the Uvula and What Is Done About It
The uvula, also known as the palatine (of the palate) uvula, is a dumbbell-like projection that hangs from the top of the back of the mouth. When you eat or...

Treatment Of Primary Hyperparathyroidism
Primary hyperparathyroidism is a condition where the parathyroid gland becomes overactive and starts to secrete an excessive amount of a hormone that increases the calcium levels in the blood by...

Can You Really Have Semen in Your Urine?
It's not especially unusual for men to release semen when they aren't having a sexual climax. On the other hand, it's not entirely "normal" either. Semen can be mixed with...

What Everyone Needs to Know About Colitis
Colitis, a condition of acute or chronic inflammation of the colon, is an especially unpleasant disease. It can cause diarrhea, or constipation, or diarrhea that alternates with constipation. It can...