Eight percent of American adults suffer from an embarrassing condition. They hide it in their shoes. Some of them can't hide it because its on their hands for the world to see. This condition is nail fungus. While toenail fungal infections are the most common type, fingernails can be affected, too. In any case, it's embarrassing to have to field questions about what's wrong with your nails. But, fortunately, the cure for this condition is quite...more
Many products on the market claim to be the best toenail fungus treatment. But how can you know whether or not it's really effective? If you go with the cheapest possible option, you will probably get what you pay for: an ineffective cure. But if you pay top dollar for a toenail fungus treatment, you might be wasting money on a product that isn't any better than many more affordable options. So how can you find an effective toenail fungus...more
Colorectal cancer is the third most common form of cancer in men and women and the third leading cause of cancer deaths in Americans. In 2010, approximately 142,570 patients are estimated to be diagnosed with this malignancy, of which 102,900 are of colonic and 39,670 of rectal origins. An estimated 51,370 will die of this disease. Screening of asymptomatic patients with normal risk begins at age 50. In general, physicians recommend doing ONE of the below: 1) Colonoscopy every 10 years. A gastroenterologist or surgical specialist performs this procedure, which takes about 20-30 minutes. The patient can have sedatives administered through an IV (intravenous catheter). The scope enters the anus, goes up the rectum, into the sigmoid, left colon, transverse colon, right colon and ends where the right colon joins the small intestine. Anything that looks suspicious can be removed with graspers introduced through the scope. 2) Flexible sigmoidoscopy every 5 years. Here, the scope is shorter and the procedure faster, because it only reaches the sigmoid part of the colon. This approach is acceptable because the majority of colon cancers occur within the rectum and sigmoid...more
Prostate cancer is the most common form of cancer in men and the second leading cause of cancer deaths in American males. In 2010, approximately 217,730 patients are estimated to be diagnosed with this malignancy. An estimated 32,050 will die of this disease. There is much uncertainty about the benefits of screening for prostate cancer. This is...more
When looking to treat wrinkles using Botox, many consumers are baffled when they are told that the injections can only be applied to limited areas of the face. While frustrating, this is certainly something done for the benefit of Botox users. Botox, which is made of a strong paralytic toxin, could paralyze muscles needed for breathing or...more
Receiving orthodontic treatment can be a real lifesaver for those that have problems with their teeth that need fixing. Although you may be sent to an orthodontist through a referral from a dentist for necessary orthodontic work, it is also possible for people to visit an orthodontist by choice, to make improvements to the look of their teeth and their overall appearance. If you are not happy with the way your teeth look and your confidence has been suffering as a result, it could just be the right time to look into making an appointment with an orthodontist to see what they can do to help you.Smiles are crucial, and when you are not happy with yours, the simple fact is that you will smile less. Smiling makes us feel happy, but more than that, it makes people become attracted to us, in regards to friendships and relationships. When there have been so many advances in technology and the ability for orthodontists to create what appears to be in some cases, miracles, why wouldn't you want to do all that you can to have the smile that reflects the person that you are and the person that you know you can be. All is takes is a referral and some enquiries, and you could easily start the...more
Craig Amrine Reveals Benefits of Cold-Laser Therapy; Non Invasive Alternative to Medical TreatmentTempe, AZ. August 22, 2010. New treatments for pain and healing are emerging in alternative medicine. One is the use of low-level lasers to support and...more
MRSA treatment using antibiotic drugs is becoming more difficult every year. The CDC warns that the age of antibiotics may soon come to an end as "superbugs" like MRSA become resistant to antibiotics. The occurrence of antibiotic...more
Mesothelioma deaths among workers is a sad part of this country's history. However, there is some important research being done regarding asbestos and its complications.One interesting study is called, "Asbestos-induced sister...more
Asbestos exposure has been deadly to many people in the past decades. There is a mountain of important literature and research done on this area. One interesting study is called, "Mortality from lung cancer and population risk...more
Who can argue with the facts, exposure to hazardous asbestos can be fatal. Serious doctors have reached a consensus thanks in large part to the myriad of studies researching Mesothelioma and its causes. One interesting study is...more
Disease development among people exposed to hazardous asbestos has been carefully studied over the years. One interesting study is called, "Squamous metaplasia of the respiratory tract. Possible pathogenic role in asbestos-associated...more