Body & Health Conditions Slideshows

Chest pain should not be ignored. It may herald a heart attack, a clot in lung vessels, damage to major blood vessels or gastritis, reflux disease and muscle sprains.

We exercise regularly and give up on our favorite sweets, just to remain healthy and fit. But what do we do to keep our eyes in perfect condition? They are one of the most important organs and yet we tend to take them for granted. Let’s discuss few simple ways which can help to protect our eyesight.

Have you ever wondered how is it possible for us to distinguish so many flavors? Taste buds are the organs responsible for this and even though they are small and hard to see, they play a very important role in our daily life.

Tinnitus, also known as "ringing in the ears," affects 36 million people in the United States alone. Sometimes causing literal ringing in one or both ears, sometimes causing a constant droning sound or just a sensation of pressure, tinnitus is treatable. Here are 10 tinnitus facts.

When the proportions of biliary components become altered, it can result in the formation of small stones within the gallbladder. Gallbladder removal requires surgical intervention. After the removal of the gallbladder, it takes a few weeks for the body to adjust to life without a gallbladder.

Deep vein thrombosis, also known as deep venous thrombosis, kills 300,000 people annually just in the United States. Taking care of the veins in your legs can save your life--or save you a great deal of pain.

Having diabetes can be scary, especially when everyone starts telling you about all these changes you have to make to take care of yourself. But don’t worry, this short tips will help you reach your goal of living a healthier life.

Maintaining balance and keeping the body upright requires good vision, head position sense and joint position sense. Nerves carry impulses from these sensory organs to the brain. Any damage, dysfunction or asynchronous inputs result in loss of balance.

The common cold is frequently seen in people living in cold areas. Not everyone has the time to go visit their doctor. Here are 8 ways in which you can relieve the symptoms of a common cold without a doctor.

We use them all the time but we tend to forget how important it is to take care of them and keep them strong and shiny. If you want a perfect smile, make sure you cut out these bad habits that could make you loose a tooth or two.