Apr 3, 2014
The skin is the largest organ in the human body, covering an area of about 19 square feet. It serves as a protective covering to minimize injury to tissues and to prevent pathogens from reaching fragile subcutaneous layers. On top of that, the skin also prevents moisture loss, regulates body temperature and helps in synthesizing vitamin D. It is...
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The day you realize you're losing hair faster than you grow it is a tough one. However, two out of three men begin balding by the time they're 60 according to US News and World Report. Hair loss is also a lucrative industry where balding individuals pay $1 billion to get back their luscious locks. Male pattern baldness has a tendency to...
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Children as young as 10 years old can suffer from cancer-causing colon polyps. When patients are diagnosed with this disease, they will go through multiple surgeries. The surgeries are performed in order to get rid of the colon polyps. Doctors have stated that if medication can help reduce or eliminate the number of polyps formed, it will help the...
Read MoreMar 29, 2014
Viagra came on the scene recently to treat the symptoms of erectile dysfunction, or impotence. It’s been the subject of lots of advertising and has gone mainstream with many men finding it a great aid in maintaining healthy lifestyles.Men need a doctor’s prescription to obtain and use the drug that belongs to the school of medicines...
Read MoreMar 27, 2014
Emphysema, COPD, Asthma, and Bronchitis are all common types of respiratory diseases. While sounding complex and technical at first glance, there are differences between them all. This article covers what those differences are and how you can tell them apart.Emphysema Respiratory DiseaseEmphysema is a respiratory disease of the lung in which the...
Read MoreMar 24, 2014
Smoking causes more deaths across the U.S. each year than alcohol use, firearm incidents, HIV, illegal drug use and motor vehicle accidents combined. It also costs approximately $96 billion per year in health care expenses. Since smoking-related deaths and illnesses are preventable, smoking cessation provides your best means of living a longer,...
Read MoreMar 18, 2014
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, heart disease is the leading cause of death for both women and men. Specifically, coronary heart disease is the most common type of heart disease and kills more than 380,000 people every year.Coronary Heart Disease: The Roadblock to the HeartCoronary artery disease (CAD) occurs when...
Read MoreMar 11, 2014
Atherosclerosis is a cardiovascular disease where the arteries become hardened and narrowed due to a buildup of plaque around the artery wall. As a result, blood flow is disrupted throughout the body and serious cardiovascular complications can develop, such as stroke or heart attack. According to the American Heart Association, one in every 2.9...
Read MoreMar 10, 2014
Coronary thrombosis is a condition that has been cited as one of the causes of heart attack. People experiencing this blockage in the arteries caused by coronary occlusions will typically experience the symptoms of a heart attack immediately. Anyone with narrowing of the arteries due to high cholesterol is at a high risk for developing coronary...
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