Nails are basically hardened skin cells. Nails made frequently of keratin, a protein found in the skin and hair; nails are made by living cells in the fingers and toes. Nails develop faster in summer than winter. Men's nails grow more quickly than women's. The nails on a person's dominant hand (hand most used) grow faster. The growth rate of fingernails outpaces toenails. Nail disorders affect a large number of older adults. As we...more
Warts are small growths on the skin caused by a virus known as human papillomavirus (HPV).Warts are an ordinary skin complaint, specifically in childhood. Warts arise in a variety of shapes and sizes. A wart may look as a bump with a rough surface, or it may be flat and smooth. Tiny blood vessels (capillaries) grow into the core of the wart to supply it with blood. HPV is passed from person to person by direct or indirect contact...more
Have you read any of the studies conducted over the last few years that have concluded with the findings that there is a possibility of a fish oil cure for prostate cancer? I know that the whole thing sounds far fetched, considering that billions of dollars have been spent on the research into effective cancer treatments. There couldn't be such a simple answer to such a complex problem is probably what you are thinking.Prostate cancer, along with other potentially deadly hormone driven diseases such as breast and colon cancer claim millions of lives each year. The years of study into what causes these cancers to develop hasn't been without progress, and many productive, life saving treatments have come from the research being done. That doesn't mean that we should just dismiss the possible benefits that omega 3 fatty acids have to offer.I am not saying that the findings of a fish oil cure for prostate cancer should put breaks on everything, because no matter how well DHA and EPA omega 3 fatty acids perform clinically research for a better treatment shouldn't stop. You have got to consider though that this is a positive breakthrough, because now you can...more
The effects of a migraine can be so severe, that some people will do just about anything to get some relief. This relief can be in the form of medication or alternative treatments.Migraines have been attributed in part, to changes in the body chemical serotonin. If serotonin levels are high, then blood vessels tend to shrink, and if they are...more
Amnesia (from Greek Ἀμνησία) is a condition in which memory is disturbed or lost. Memory in this context refers either to stored memories or to the process of committing something to memory. The causes of amnesia have traditionally been divided into the "organic" or the "functional". Organic causes include damage to the brain,...more
The news is good about prostate cancer. Although it is the third most often diagnosed cancer in men in the United States, following skin and lung cancers, 98 percent of sufferers are still alive five years after diagnosis. This is a vast improvement over the 64 percent rate of the late 1980s. Although the rate drops to 91 percent ten years after diagnosis this is still an impressive survival rate considering that the group includes men who were first diagnosed with advanced cancer and many older men of whom an appreciable number have other health issues. The news can be very good indeed; for example, 99 percent of men with Gleason 6 organ confined prostate cancer have not had any relapse (biochemical failure) a decade after surgical treatment. Further, it is very unlikely that these men will experience a recurrence after that time.Left undetected and untreated, prostate cancer has the potential to spread to other parts of the body. Depending on its virulence death may follow years and sometimes even months later. The good news is that treated early, while the disease is still confined within the prostate, cure rates can be very high, often exceeding 90 percent.Concerns about...more
The biggest majority of women who concern themselves over developing breast cancer are the ones who do not even bother to do a self examination (Not all) Self inspection of the breasts should be a main priority for every woman. Breast cancer caught...more
Melancholia is a profound presentation of depression. With this form of depression, there is a complete loss of pleasure in all or almost everything. The start of these episodes is usually not caused by a specific event, and even when...more
If you are suffering from definitive premature ejaculation and looking for an answer regarding the same then you don't have to wait any longer. Although there are treatments available for premature ejaculation but they are for the ones...more
Through the years, there have been a number of studies done attempting to determine if there's a link between the amount of coffee, tea or soft drinks you consume and your chances of getting colon cancerBut it appears that part of the question has...more
Mesothelioma deaths among workers is a sad part of this countrys history. However, there is some important research being done regarding asbestos and its complications. One interesting study is called, Asbestos-induced sister chromatid exchanges in...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 attributable to...more