Disease Guide: Diagnosis, Symptoms & Clinical Treatment Protocols

For patients and caregivers, understanding clinical progression, diagnostic imaging results, and pharmacological treatment options is vital for managing acute and chronic health conditions.

Causes of Spider Veins on the Face

Published Jul,08 2011 | By Cheryl Grace Myers

Telangiectasia, the medical term for spider veins and broken capillaries, may appear anywhere on the face, typically around nose or under the eyes. The causes of spider veins on the face may differ from the causes on the legs or other areas. The red or bluish threads are injured veins or capillaries.

The Best Nuts for Diabetes

Published Jul,08 2011 | By Michele Turcotte, MS, RD

It's no surprise that nuts are heart-healthy but it's also possible that they are beneficial foods for individuals with diabetes. Research suggests that that consuming tree nuts, in conjunction with other dietary changes, can improve blood sugar levels in individuals with non-insulin dependent, or type 2, diabetes and also improve blood cholesterol levels in these individuals. If you have diabetes, be careful of nuts with added sugar in any form, such as honey or chocolate, since these components are high in simple carbohydrate.

What Are the Causes of Head Pressure?

Published Jul,08 2011 | By Lindsay Boyers

Head pressure, medically referred to as intracranial pressure, is pressure between the skull and the brain. Too much pressure in the head can restrict blood flow to the brain and press on structures in the brain.

Best Vitamins for Your Liver

Published Jul,08 2011 | By Stacey Phillips

Learn how to maintain a healthy liver with the right vitamins and nutrition. Discover the best vitamins for liver health, including vitamin E and C, and understand why they're essential for liver function.

A Diet for Hashimoto's Disease

Published Jul,08 2011 | By Ann Louise Truschel

If your thyroid is underactive, there is a good chance you have Hashimoto disease. This disorder is the most common cause of an underactive thyroid -- called hypothyroidism -- in the United States, according to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases.

Can Diet Increase Albumin Level?

Published Jul,08 2011 | By Michele Harvey

Albumin, a blood protein, is routinely measured to assess overall health status. Albumin has also been commonly used to determine nutritional health, but the interpretation of albumin levels -- and how to manage low levels -- has changed in recent years.