Hodgkin's cancer under attackWhen Virginia Livingston was a student at Bellevue Medical College her pathology teacher mentioned, rather disparagingly, that there was a woman pathologist at Cornell who thought Hodgkin's disease (a form of glandular cancer) was caused by avian tuberculosis [1]. This lady had published, but no one had confirmed her findings. Afterwards, Livingston compared slides of both. In Hodgkin's, the large...more
Breast cancer seems frightening and overwhelms many women; being able to identify the most common as well as other less obvious Signs Of Breast Cancer is the only way to prevent late diagnosis and optimize remission chances. Breast Cancer Insight is a comprehensive resource for all individuals dealing with breast cancer, as patient or as a friend or family member, as well as anyone looking to learn more about the symptoms of breast cancer and...more
A man's prostate gland usually starts to enlarge after he reaches 40 years of age. This condition is called benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).The prostate gland secretes a fluid that helps to nourish sperm. The gland itself surrounds the urethra, which is the tube that carries urine from the bladder out through the tip of the penis (see multimedia file 1). As the prostate grows larger, it may press on the urethra. This narrowing of the urethra can cause some men with prostate enlargement to have trouble with urination. Prostate enlargement may be the most common health problem in men older than 60 years of age.With the process of aging, it is quite common for the prostate gland to become enlarged. As a man matures, the prostate goes through two main periods of growth. The first occurs early in puberty, during male genital development, when the prostate doubles in size.CausesThe actual cause of prostate enlargement is unknown. Factors linked to aging and the testicles themselves may play a role in the growth of the gland. Men who have had their testicles removed at a young age (for example, as a result of testicular cancer) do not develop BPH.Similarly, if the testicles are removed...more
Dandruff or itchy scalp is the presence of small white flakes usually appearing on the scalp and the hair. Most commonly it is found in people between the ages of 12 and 80. There are two types of dandruff: dry type and greasy or waxy type. The direct cause of dandruff is the excessive shedding of outermost cells. The indirect causes are poor...more
MelanomaAlso called malignant melanoma, this skin cancer which originates from the pigment cells in the skin is easily treated when it is caught early but can be deadly when diagnosis and treatment has been delayed. If you have many moles or a family history of melanoma, these cancers can be caught early by regular skin checks by your...more
Recently it has been discovered that around half of the UK's homeowners are oblivious to the fact that asbestos and asbestos containing materials may be present in their homes. Some materials were even used up until the 1990's. The danger asbestos poses should not be underestimated.The British Lung Foundation has recently carried out a survey which has prompted them to issue a warning to people carrying out DIY in their homes. A survey of 2000 homeowners has shown that a third of homeowners in the North West thought that asbestos had been removed from residential properties. Often asbestos is discovered in things such as floor tiles, carpets, boiler insulation, textured ceilings and toilet cisterns. Just 27% of the people who answered the survey indicated that they would check their home for possible asbestos before carrying out any DIY jobs.14 million homes across the UK are thought to have been constructed when asbestos materials were being used routinely. Due to this figure the charity is now aiming to emphasize the importance of being aware of asbestos in the home. The charity are hoping that by knowing about the risks people will take precautions and cut the risk of inhaling...more
In reference to the multitude of sufferers experiencing strange and distressing sensations in their legs, that prevent sleep and comfort, there is an approach that goes beyond conventional means. Restless leg syndrome is a disorder stemming from the...more
There are a lot of treatment methods for genital warts. You may use medication or surgical procedures if you have bad case of genital warts. Most of medication in most cases is applied straight on the infected areas. Freezing genital warts using...more
Breast cancer is the as a rule for all malignant cells touching women. The key symptom of this malignant cells on behalf of many women is a lump in the field of their breast. However it necessity be present pointed given away so as to many women give...more
Squamous Cell Carcinoma Skin Cancer or SCC is one of the very common forms of skin cancers that exist today. The skin cancer of this type has said to affect more than 200,000 Americans almost every year. Squamous Cell Carcinoma Skin Cancer is also...more
How To Make Your Penis Larger Without Spending Any Money or Permanent Natural Penis Male Enlargement plus topics on Stretching The Penis OutIf you are looking for methods to enlarge your penis permanently then chances are you have come...more
When it comes to treatment for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, many parents are at a loss as regards which treatment options to go for. Very often, they do not ask the right questions about the powerful mind altering drugs...more