Introduction:The liver is the largest solid organ in the body. People may not know that the liver is also the largest gland in the body. The liver is actually two different types of gland. It is a secretory gland because it has a specialized structure that is designed to allow it to make and secrete bile into the bile ducts. It is also an endocrine gland since it makes and secretes chemicals directly into the blood that have effects on other...more
How Do You Know If You Have Asthma? Asthma is a chronic inflammatory disease of the lungs that causes breathing issues. An asthma attack is an episode where you cannot breathe because your lungs cant expand. As the inflammation of the lungs increases, the airways become even smaller, and breathing becomes even more difficult. If you cant breathe and you are not choking on a piece of steak, then chances are you are having an asthma attack.Just...more
Bladder cancer can become invasive very quickly. It is therefore crucial that medical professionals make a diagnosis in the early stages; if there is a delay, the outlook for recovery becomes less favourable. How is bladder cancer diagnosed? There are typical symptoms associated with bladder cancer that should prompt medical professionals to arrange further investigative tests. Of these, the most notable indication is blood in the urine, known medically as hematuria. Other common symptoms also include changes to the normal pattern of urination such as:-* The need to urinate on a more frequent basis; * The sudden urge to urinate; * Pain when urinating. When a patient presents with these complaints, doctors should be quick to initiate further investigation to either confirm or rule out a diagnosis of bladder cancer. The first step will be to send a urine sample to a laboratory to be tested for abnormal cells. However, this is not always accurate and so other tests will be needed. This will usually involve an intravenous urogram (IVU), a cystoscopy and, if abnormalities are found, a biopsy. Together, these tests will be able to verify whether or not a patient has bladder cancer. Why...more
Facials were once considered an extravagance, done only for special occasions or as a special treat for the skin. However, presently the facial has become a standard skin treatment which is highly necessary given the amount of dirt and populations our skin is exposed to regularly. With the excessive amount of dust and debris our skin surface is...more
Being diagnosed with ovarian cysts is one of the biggest health concerns of women around the world.Most of the time, the discomfort associated with ovarian cyst symptoms can be both physical and emotional. Not only is there the ovary pain being caused by the cysts but also the fear and anxiety of how the cysts may affect your health and your...more
Cancer has become a common disease among many people in today's society. Cancer is caused by carcinogens, cancer causing agents in our very environment. Doing certain activities can expose people to more carcinogens than others, leading to a better chance of having cancer. The advice in this article will show you how to avoid cancer causing carcinogens.Talk to people that you know and love if you are dealing with cancer. This can be a very scary time, and the more people you have supporting you, the better you will feel, and you will be able to stay positive a little longer. Let others into your heart with open arms.Help prevent cancer by keeping physically fit. If your body is in good health, you will have a greater chance of avoiding the disease, or fighting it off if you do encounter it. You do not need to be an Olympic athlete- any exercise that gets your heart pounding is effective.Vitamin C is a natural enemy to cancer. Vitamin C tricks tumors into thinking they are getting sugar, which cancer cells feed on. When cancer uses vitamin C as an energy source, The vitamin begins to destroy cancer cells, thus slowing down their multiplication. In turn, the growth of tumors can be...more
There is a lot of health program in Singapore modeled to take care of women who makes up half of the mankind. This has led to the opening of women clinic as it offers resources to examine the body of women and their personal choices. As every women...more
Globally, cancer of the colon and rectum is the third leading cause of cancer in males and the fourth leading cause of cancer in females. The frequency of colorectal cancer varies around the world. It is common in the Western world and is rare in...more
There is a saying that people should fill their mouths with life, not deathswish Indians realized this. In India, the age standardized incidence rate of oral cancer has been noted by World Health Organization (WHO) as 12.6 per 100,000 populations....more
When it comes to your facial appearance, you may find yourself dissatisfied with wrinkles, blotches, and other irregularities in your face. In order to renew the appearance of your face, your plastic surgeon in Bucks County offers both surgical and...more
How long have you been using your stretch mark removal cream? If it still has not shown any improvement, the chances are very rare. Reduction of stretch marks need not make you look half your age. What is the point of applying a cream daily that is...more
After pregnancy, the women are stimulated by the brain to eat, and for this process to start, the brain is creating special hormones named HCG (Human Chorionic Gonadotropin). On the other hand, some patients couldnt stop eating because of this...more