Published: June 18, 2009
Hypochondriasis, sometimes reffered to as hypochondria or health phobia, is an excessive preoccupation with the thought of having a serious disease or illness. Hypochondriacs have so much anxiety over having a serious illness that even the consolation of a doctor will often not ease their discomfort.
Published: June 16, 2009
Zicam Nasal Gel has recently faced threats of an FDA recall due to a side effect that can destroy the sense of smell. The Food and Drug Administration has issued a warning against three Zicam products that recently failed FDA safety tests.
Published: June 11, 2009
Dystonia is a muscle disorder that is noticeable through the involuntary sustained muscle contractions it causes in those who are affected. People suffering from dystonia have random muscle spasms that case twisting and repetitive movements or abnormal posture.
Published: June 08, 2009
How much is too much? Figuring out fat and cholesterol can be tough. Managing the fat and cholesterol in your diet can be confusing. Here are some tips to help you maintain a healthy lifestyle and know the basics on fat and cholesterol.
Published: June 07, 2009
Acid Reflux/GERD. A very serious, often painful disease. Here's a new option and some potential explanations.
Published: June 05, 2009
Radial Aplasia is a birth defect that causes severe deformities in the arms and hands - this disorder is normally seen in cows and is known as "crooked calf disease". A recent case study shows that perhaps pesticides are to blame for the disorder appearing in humans.
Published: June 05, 2009
Racing For Recovery is the growing idea that drug addiction and alcoholism can be cured by focusing one’s energies towards something positive.
Published: May 30, 2009
Yeast overgrowth is something which can occur in any part of the body. It can be the cause of a multitude of illness and symptoms. The proliferation of this fungus can result in a deterioration of health.
Published: May 29, 2009
The Lujo Virus caused a major scare in Africa this week due to it’s unnerving similarities to the Ebola Virus that threatened to destroy the continent in the late 70’s.
Published: May 29, 2009
A cruise ship off the coast of Australia has been quarantined and ordered to remain at sea due to the discovery of H1N1 Swine Flu on board. The P&O Pacific Dawn is anchored off the coast of Queensland.
