An overgrowth of the fungus Candida albicans causes a condition know as candidiasis, also called a yeast infection. Yeast infections often affect dark, moist areas of your body such as your mouth, genital area, intestines, urinary tract or skin folds.
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Successful bodybuilding requires a great deal more than spending countless hours at the gym. To gain lean muscle mass, you also need to have a healthy diet and ample rest for your muscles to recover and grow. Exactly how much sleep you need may vary for each person.
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Melanin is well-known for its ability to control how solar radiation affects your skin. Copper, Tyrosine, and Vitamin C can help promote melanin production better than suntan pills.
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Colds and flu are among the most common causes of a sore throat, but allergies, strep throat, smoking and tonsillitis can also cause throat pain.
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Fatty liver disease, also known as hepatic steatosis, is most often associated with alcoholism, but it may occur in patients who are not heavy drinkers. In these individuals, common causes include obesity, diabetes, elevated triglycerides, endocrine diseases such as Cushing syndrome, and medications such as steroids.
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A red, itchy, scaly scalp is likely more than just dandruff. It could be seborrheic dermatitis, a long-term inflammatory skin condition. The infantile form of seborrheic dermatitis, known as cradle cap, typically clears up within the first year of life.
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If your child is experiencing any kind of memory loss or problems retaining information, it could be a sign of a serious medical condition. In some cases, short-term memory problems have no real cause and can be difficult to diagnose.
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Erectile dysfunction is a condition in which a man is unable to achieve an erection sufficient for sexual intercourse. In some cases the man is able to achieve an erection but unable to maintain it long enough to complete the sex act.
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Honey is much more than just a sweetener. It has been used for centuries for healing and rejuvenation. Most of the honey sold in stores has been heated and pasturized. This processing destroys many of the enzymes and beneficial compounds that make raw honey so nutritious. Regular honey often looks clear and syrupy.
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Bronchial inflammation occurs either acutely, chronically or reactively depending on the cause. Acute bronchitis, for example, is an infection of the lower respiratory tract where the bronchial inflammation is reversible and only lasts for a short time period.
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An intravenous catheter, often shortened to IV, is commonly used to gain access to the circulatory system. It is often placed in one of the blood veins of the arm or hand, and once in place, can be used to deliver fluids to a patient or to give medication that cannot be taken by mouth.
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Ink is generally not considered a poisonous substance. Under normal use, ink poisoning is unlikely. Irritation is a bigger possibility than poisoning is. Ingestion of ink is the most common method of ink poisoning.
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Shin splints occur when stiff or overworked muscles and tendons in the lower leg begin to pull on the tibia bone and the connective tissues around the bone. Many athletes, particularly runners, experience this painful injury. You can heal most cases of shin splints with rest and other simple remedies.
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Alcoholism has three stages according to EndStageAlcoholism.net. The first two stages represent increasing dependency and addiction. According to the “5-Minute Clinical Consult” textbook, it is estimated that in the United States, 9.6 percent of men and 3.
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Klonopin can be an effective short-term treatment for the symptoms of anxiety, but Mayo Clinic notes that it can cause serious side effects, including drowsiness, addiction, memory problems and muscle disorders. Klonopin is a member of the class of drugs known benzodiazepines, which also includes Xanax and Valium.
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The cervical spine is the region of the spinal column that supports the neck. Eight nerves emerge from between the cervical spinal bones, or vertebrae. These cervical nerves are referred to as C1 through C8. Each cervical nerve leads to different parts of the body and supports sensory, motor or organ function.
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New studies appear almost daily on the benefits of exercise, from lowering your risk of heart disease to improving memory. Whether you exercise for strength, endurance, or flexibility, the functioning of the body is related to physiological functioning.
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From single-celled organisms such as bacteria to humans, cells are the basic structural and functional units of life. An adult human body consists of more than 37 trillion cells, according to an estimate published in the November-December 2013 issue of the "Annals of Human Biology."
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The circulatory system includes the heart, arteries, veins and capillaries. Also known as the cardiovascular system, this network carries oxygen and nutrients to the body. It also transports waste products to the kidneys, liver and lungs for elimination.
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Hives (urticaria) are quite common in children. They may occur in response to a variety of substances, such as food, latex, medications or insect bites. Most hives are acute, meaning they disappear within a few days, but some cases are chronic and last weeks or longer.
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