Sep 25, 2014
People with spring and summer allergies breathe sighs of relief as the seasons change, but fall brings misery to others. After flowers and sunshine are replaced with falling leaves, annoying bouts of sneezing, coughing, runny nose and watery, itchy eyes plague fall allergy sufferers. Fortunately, if you're aware of common fall allergens, and...
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The vast majority of American diabetics -- according to some figures, as many as 95 percent -- have type 2 diabetes. However, a combination of medical misinformation and dietary trends makes it difficult for most people to truly understand their risks, let alone reduce them.What is type 2 diabetes, and what causes it?Diabetes is a disease that...
Read MoreSep 23, 2014
Psoriasis, a condition that causes skin cells to grow and accumulate faster than they can be shed, affects over 7.5 million people in the U.S. Normally, it takes a month for skin cells to grow, move to the skin’s outermost surface and become sloughed away. In people with psoriasis, the process of growth and rising to the surface occurs in...
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High levels of bad cholesterol can lead to stroke or even fatal heart attacks. Years of buildup of LDL, the type of cholesterol that's bad, leads to hardened plaque that lines the walls of the arteries. However, doctors recommend a low-fat diet and medications such as Lipitor to patients who are at risk of high cholesterol to prolong their...
Read MoreSep 23, 2014
Propecia, which is also known as finasteride, is a synthetic drug medication that is useful in treating male pattern baldness. Finasteride is also useful in decreasing the size of enlarged prostates; however, sexual dysfunction is amongst the possible side effects. Finasteride is a 5a-reductase inhibitor. It blocks the production of androgens and...
Read MoreSep 18, 2014
Heartburn is a painful burning sensation felt just below the breastbone. The discomfort is caused by stomach acid, which the body produces to digest food. Heartburn is sometimes triggered by eating acidic or spicy foods and may be accompanied by cough, chest pain, a sour taste or difficulty swallowing. Around 44 percent of U.S. adults suffer from...
Read MoreSep 18, 2014
Hot flashes are most often associated with the menopause or perimenopause. The symptoms are described as the gradual or sudden onset of extreme heat accompanied by sweating, rapid heartbeat and chills. The skin feels flush, the face becomes visibly red and lightheadedness may occur. The episodes can last anywhere from two to 30 minutes, and the...
Read MoreSep 15, 2014
If you experience joint pain, aching muscles, swelling or other discomforts associated with arthritis, you may find relief by taking Celebrex, a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) for pain and inflammation. Celebrex is clinically proven to be effective in reducing swelling and relieving pain from rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis,...
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Learning how to treat ED after a diagnosis is a vital step to ridding yourself of it. Erectile dysfunction has the potential to impact a man’s quality of life. The first step to treating the condition is getting a proper diagnosis, but what can men do after they have been diagnosed? Knowing where to start after being diagnosed allows men to...
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