Healthy Medical Answers

Nearly everyone has the experience of hematemesis or blood in the saliva at one time or another. When you notice blood in the saliva is a very good indication of where...

Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, also known as hypropmellose or E464, is a "semisynthetic" form of cellulose used to make gel caps. It's "semisynthetic" in that it begins as cellulose, the carbohydrate building...

When we say “abdominal muscles”, we usually think of the largest and the most superficial muscle called the rectus abdominis muscle (the one forming the 6-pack). Besides that one, there...

Anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) is a surgical procedure to remove a degenerated or herniated disc in the neck. The doctor makes an incision in the throat to reach the front of the...

Gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD, is a condition in which the lower esophageal sphincter, a kind of valve at the bottom of the esophagus, fails to keep the acidic, protein-dissolving contents...

In some surveys, up to 90 percent of women in North America admit to current removal of pubic hair, and closer to 100 percent of women will report in confidential...

Around 80 percent of people between the ages of 11 and 30 have bouts of acne at some point, making it the most common skin condition around. There are many...

Botox (botulinum toxin) is most famous for its anti-wrinkle properties, but it actually has a wide range of medical applications. Did you know that Botox is also used to treat...

Just about anywhere on your body where you have hair, you can have folliculitis. The skin around the genitals is a prime target for this common bacterial infection. Folliculitis is...

There are a number of conditions that cause red, burning spots on the fingers. Only your doctor can give you a diagnosis, but here are some of the more common...