Health Articles

Health | By Katie Kelley @ Wednesday, 22nd October 2008 @ 11:20 PM

Although Hurricane Ike hit nearly a month ago, residents of Galveston and the surrounding Texas counties are still suffering from lingering affects of the destruction including potential exposure to asbestos fibers. According to the International Herald Tribune, following the hurricane, homes and roads were left with debris as well as a toxic sludge made of mud, human waste, lead, gasoline and asbestos in the wake of floodwaters, which have since receded. The potential for these fibers to... more...

Health | By Brue Baker @ Wednesday, 22nd October 2008 @ 8:56 PM

Middle back pain is not as common as lower or upper back pain, but it can be just as debilitating and painful. Middle back pain also can range in intensity from mild to severe and can be temporary or chronic. Most people experience middle back pain because they have tried to pick something up that was too heavy; weights, a box etc. or they experienced some type of trauma, like a car accident. Middle back pain can also be caused by certain spinal problems. Is Middle Back Pain A Se... more...

Health | By Aydan Corkern @ Wednesday, 22nd October 2008 @ 8:17 PM

Do you want to quit smoking but you think it is going to be painful to do? If you think quitting is hard then don't think about it - just do it. It will make you feel better inside and out. You only think it is hard because your mind is telling you that. It is as easy as putting it out. You just need to use that will power that is in your body. You know you have it because you use it everyday. If you are not that strong to do this, then you need to implement these few tips to help you quit.... more...

Health | By Aydan Corkern @ Wednesday, 22nd October 2008 @ 7:37 PM

When you have an earache your head will hurt and will pound. It can make your jaw ache and your teeth throb. You can lie on a warm rag or warm pad to help it go away. All you will want to do is lay down and go to sleep because the pain is terrible. It can make you feel like you have a migraine headache. It can also give you a fever and make your body feel like it is on fire because it is burning up. It can be from water in the ear, smoking in the house and not keeping it cleaned, or stress. You ... more...

Health | By Aydan Corkern @ Wednesday, 22nd October 2008 @ 6:49 PM

Have you ever had a bee sting? Bees are insects that fly around and have stingers on the rear part of their bodies. They fly around to find flowers to get the pollen out of it so they can make honey. If you mess with them they will get mad and will probably sting you. When a bee stings you it hurts, and you will have a red mark or marks that look like a bump on your body. It feels like it is on fire because it burns; when it feels like this it will itch, too. You will need to put a band-aid an... more...

Health | By Gregory Smyth @ Wednesday, 22nd October 2008 @ 6:45 PM

Heart disease comes in many forms, and kills many people each year. There have been literally hundreds of studies on how heart disease can be prevented and treated, both medically, surgically, and dietetically. One of the latest and most exciting developments in the treatment of heart disease, that has been taken up with alacrity by hospital heart centers and cardiac surgery facilities the world over, is Aged Garlic extract. The results of the study on Aged Garlic were presented ... more...

Health | By Aydan Corkern @ Wednesday, 22nd October 2008 @ 5:29 PM

Like most Americans some time in your life, you will have to see a dentist. If you really take good care of your teeth, you might be one of the lucky ones and never be in a dentist's chair. Sometimes you can take extra good care of our teeth and still end up having to go to the dentist because you might end up with bad teeth because of no fault of your own. Some of these problems of your teeth can be handed down from your parents. Most of the time it has to do with not taking good en... more...

Health | By Kelvin Ho @ Wednesday, 22nd October 2008 @ 4:15 PM

Smoking is a form of recreation drug use that has become a vital part of the daily lives of many people. Burning a cigarette, releases nicotine, which is a chemical substance inhaled during smoking. Upon absorption by the lungs, it gives an unusual sensation and feeling of satisfaction. Smoke addiction could lead to related illnesses like lung cancer and heart diseases. Unfortunately, there are still many people who continuously smoke due to various reasons. For some, it becomes a form of... more...

Health | By Phoenix Delray @ Wednesday, 22nd October 2008 @ 2:19 PM

In Philadelphia and the United States in general, a dental implant has both health and cosmetic benefits over a bridge. A first thought in Philadelphia about a dental implant is that it must be expensive, and it may be initially, but most people find that over time, the hassle free dental implant becomes more cost effective due to a lack of maintenance that is required. It is rare that a dental implant in Philadelphia has to be repaired or replaced. People who newly require a bridge or ... more...

Health | By MIKE SELVON @ Wednesday, 22nd October 2008 @ 1:37 PM

In health class you are taught about how the body has its own defense mechanism called the immune system. In a healthy body the immune system works to keep out infection and keep the body from developing colds, flues, and other diseases. It works around the clock to protect the body from outside intruders. But what happens when the immune system does not work as it should? It stops protecting the body and instead begins to attack it. That is what autoimmune diseases are. Autoimmune disea... more...

Health | By Amy Nutt @ Wednesday, 22nd October 2008 @ 1:01 PM

With almost a third of the American adult population classified as obese, it's clear that if you're overweight, you certainly aren't alone. Obesity is a growing health epidemic, and it affects the emotional and physical well-being of those who suffer from it. Some of the many health risks that are associated with obesity include the following: - Increased risk for many types of cancer - Increased chance of having type II diabetes - Higher risk of developing hea... more...

Health | By Ranju Kumar @ Wednesday, 22nd October 2008 @ 5:37 AM

Many individuals have discovered that they can achieve natural healing through detoxification. Medical professionals have discovered through conclusive studies that many individuals experience various types of sicknesses and diseases due to toxins that have accumulated in the body over time. By implementing a process that is referred to as "Detoxification" an individual can rid the body of the toxins and potentially go through a state of natural healing. Here, we will expound on this top... more...

Health | By Ranju Kumar @ Wednesday, 22nd October 2008 @ 5:29 AM

Today, more than ever before many people are looking at the benefits of using all natural ways to get relief from pain and other problems that may be making their life miserable. The aches and pains of arthritis, rheumatism, numbness, joint pain, and many more are all the problems that you would like to handle without the consumption of pills for a temporary fix. Natural healing is one of the ways that is preferred to pumping our bodies full of drugs. A way of ridding the body of arthrit... more...

Health | By Ranju Kumar @ Wednesday, 22nd October 2008 @ 5:05 AM

Natural healing for pain disorders with a home sauna is starting to become a popular trend. Individuals who have pain as a result of medical conditions and diseases like fibromyalgia, diabetes, arthritis, and similar conditions have lived on over-the-counter and prescription medications for many, many decades. While these types of treatments have proven to be quite effective in many instances, many find that they suffer from uncomfortable side effects like nausea, fatigue, and changes in appetit... more...

Health | By Abigail Aaronson @ Wednesday, 22nd October 2008 @ 2:38 AM

It's not only women who feel self conscious about their bodies when donning a swimsuit. Many men suffer from a condition known as gynecomastia, or the development of breasts. Although generally not a major health risk, it can create emotional distress, embarrassment, and can cause self-esteem to plummet for men. Plastic surgery can correct the condition, improving overall life quality as well as physical appearance. Gynecomastia can occur at any age and different factors are responsi... more...

Health | By Ingrid Preube @ Wednesday, 22nd October 2008 @ 2:25 AM

In the run up to your laser hair removal appointment, especially your first one, the stress and excitement can cause you to forget something. Here is a checklist: Four weeks or more before Lose the tan! The whiter your skin is when you have your hair laser removal treatment, the more impactful and long lasting the results from hair laser removal are likely to be. It's important to stop epilating, waxing, tweezing, sugaring and using depilation creams at the very latest ... more...

Health | By Beth Ibarra @ Wednesday, 22nd October 2008 @ 12:29 AM

No one likes getting old. Oh sure, some people actually look forward to their advancing years by thinking about all the senior citizen discounts they will be able to get. But, in reality, old age for most means that the beauty of their youth physically fades away. So, those older people who are proactive about keeping their youthful looks intact for as long as possible thus decide that it would be a good idea to get cosmetic plastic surgery. Indeed, all of the promise associated with suc... more...

Health | By Abigail Aaronson @ Tuesday, 21st October 2008 @ 10:44 PM

It has been seen that laser cosmetic procedures as well as chemical treatments have proved too harsh and damaging for those with darker skin. There was only a narrow range of skin that would react positively to this treatment. Those without fair to medium dark skin would suffer from burns, pigment discoloration, and excessive peeling. Fortunately, these cosmetic procedures have evolved and today many surgeons specialize in treating African American skin or anyone with richer pigmentation. more...

Health | By Amy Nutt @ Tuesday, 21st October 2008 @ 7:19 PM

With so many North Americans being overweight these days, weight issues are becoming more and more common. Combine that with the deluge of skinny people in magazines and movies and it's pretty difficult not to have issues with your weight, even if you are only a few pounds over your ideal. Unfortunately, all that stressing about body image and size can take a major toll on you emotionally. Even pre-teens are becoming depressed and self-conscious about their weight and adults face the... more...

Health | By Aydan Corkern @ Tuesday, 21st October 2008 @ 6:16 PM

Do you have your hands in water a lot or maybe several times a day? Do you use a lot of different chemicals in this water? All chemicals will do some damage to your nails and skin. Some chemicals will do more damage than others. They can make your nails soft and very easy to break, or they might make them so hard that when they break it will be tearing them off. Most of these chemicals will affect the top layer of the enamel of the nail and after time, this top layer will be destroyed. Th... more...