What is Alien Hand Syndrome? Anarchic Hand, also known as Alien Hand Syndrome or Dr. Strangelove Syndrome, is when a person’s hand doesn’t obey its owner. One hand takes a mind of its own. The person has total feeling in his hand but is unable to...
Tonsil stones are little white or yellow lumps that can be coughed up or seen at the back of your throat. They smell terrible due to volatile sulfur compounds and bacteria. Causes of Tonsil Stones Your tonsils are gland-like structures in the back of your throat. You have...
No matter what type of cheese you eat (cheese in a can and cheese whiz don't count) you are doing your body good. Health benefits of cheese doesn't get enough credit. These include things like cancer prevention, bone strengthening, and cavity fighting - but the...
Every year many Americans buy prescription and over-the-counter drugs from outside the United States because the cost of prescriptions from international online pharmacies is much cheaper than a local pharmacy. Pharmacychecker.com is an independent third-party, trustworthy resource that lists verified online pharmacies and compares rates...
Consuming 8.5 ounces of an alcoholic drink will cause the body to force out 27 to 34 ounces of water. Hangovers are unpleasant. Many people have said things, like drinking in the morning or chugging fruit juice, will help with a hangover cure (or at...
Having head lice has nothing to do with your hygiene or cleanliness. In fact, lice prefer clean environments. Head lice are mostly in kids between the ages of 3 years to 12 years old. Head lice are also more common in girls. There are a...
Synvisc injections are one way to prevent the pain caused by osteoarthritis in your knees. Synvisc is a viscosupplement (lubricant) that can be injected into your knee to act as a cushion that reduces the shock and friction created whenever your knee moves. It is...
Many people have very different ideas about what to do in certain medical emergencies and even household accidents. The problem with this is some things can increase the chance of permanent or serious injury. Below are some tips on what to do in a medical...
White teeth are something everyone craves but are difficult to get. You may care for your teeth, brush them 3 times a day, use mouthwash, and floss, but you can still have yellowed teeth. Teeth do have a natural yellow tint because of calcium, but...
Hot, summer days are fast approaching. It is important to put sunscreen on to protect yourself. But what's even more important is buying the right type of sunscreen. There are many sunscreen facts and myths people believe. Some people believe that Cancer is caused due to sunscreen while...
It is exceedingly difficult to find time for an adequate amount of sleep. When balancing work, school, family, fun, and sleep sometimes it feels like you must sacrifice something to fit all you need into your day, and the 1st thing to go is sleep....
Chronic pain is usually pain that lasts for three or more months consecutively and is not relieved by surgical or medical care. The most common chronic pain causes are some type of disease or tissue injury. Pain provides a warning sign that something is not...
