Avian influenza is an infection caused by bird flu viruses. Occurring naturally amongst birds (domesticated and wild), the virus is carried in their intestines. Avian influenza is very contagious among birds and can make domesticated birds like chickens, ducks, and turkeys very sick, eventually killing...
C.E.S is an hormone replacement therapy used to treat symptoms of menopause such as hot flashes, and vaginal dryness, burning, and irritation. It is also used for the prevention of osteoporosis in postmenopausal women, and replacement of estrogen in women in the case of ovarian...
Acid reflux or Gastroesophageal reflux (GERD) disease occurs when the acid-rich liquid content of the stomach regurgitates into the esophagus. This liquid can inflame and damage the lining of your esophagus. The refluxed liquid may also contain bile that has backed-up into the stomach from the...
What is Cystitis? Cystitis is an infection or inflammation of the bladder. The urinary system is composed of the kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra. All play a role in removing waste from the body. The kidneys help filter waste from your blood. Tubes are called ureters...
Most Americans are not getting enough vitamin D, a fact that may put them at risk for developing cancer, according to a landmark study conducted at Creighton University School of Medicine. The study followed older women for 4 years. During that time, the women who were...
With more than 2 million Americans alone suffering from bipolar symptoms, it is little wonder so many people have questions about this condition. This serious mental illness can be rather scary to confront, but arming oneself with the right answers to some of the most...
Chronic pain in the joints is a common problem for many people. In fact, it's been estimated that at least one out of every three American adults suffers from some sort of chronic pain in their joints. Joint pain is generally caused by an inflammation of...
Mesothelioma cancer occurs when malignant cells are found in the mesothelium, a protective membrane that covers most of the body's internal organs. The malignant cells become abnormal and divide without control, damaging nearby tissues and organs. People who have worked on jobs where asbestos particles...
New research presented at the November meeting of the Society for Neuroscience in New Orleans suggests NutraSweet (or aspartame) could be linked to aspartame consumption. Researchers at a University in Fort Worth, Texas believe aspartame consumed in excess could cause certain kinds of memory loss. Ninety...
If you saw a tiger, you'd run for your life. But what if you didn't see it? For those of you with type 1 or type 2 diabetes, heart disease is that unseen tiger. You're two to four times more likely to develop a heart...
