For patients and caregivers, understanding clinical progression, diagnostic imaging results, and pharmacological treatment options is vital for managing acute and chronic health conditions.
Hair loss can be devastating for many people. Your hair is often one of the first things people notice about you, and if it's falling out and noticeably thinning, you might understandably feel self-conscious and even unattractive. Fortunately, some causes of hair loss are relatively easy to address.
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Garlic is more than a zesty vegetable; it offers numerous health benefits as well. In fact, the University of Maryland Medical Center reports that garlic has been used medicinally for thousands of years.
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About 75 percent of women will suffer with a yeast infection at some point in their life and 5 to 8 percent will suffer with a whopping four or more yeast infections every year (see reference 1). The usual method of treatment for yeast infections is antifungal creams, tablets and/or suppositories.
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Dopamine is a neurotransmitter, a chemical in your brain that regulates things like emotion, behavior, alertness and impulsivity. The University of Texas College of Pharmacy describes dopamine as being similar to adrenaline.
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Many individuals take a daily multivitamin to make up for nutritional lapses in their diets. While health experts generally agree that the best source of nutrients is whole food, MayoClinic.
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Urinary tract infections, or UTIs, are very common. According to the Cleveland Clinic, 20 percent of women, and 1 to 2 percent of children, will develop one at some point. Sometimes called bladder infections, UTIs occur when bacteria from outside the body invade the urinary system. MayoClinic.
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Depression is a mental disorder characterized by sadness, lack of motivation, sleep changes, appetite disturbance, difficulty with normal functioning and sometimes suicidal thoughts.
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Most people have experienced episodes of overeating. Holidays, birthdays and other special occasions often involve overindulgence in foods and drinks. Alternatively, feelings of stress, boredom, depression and anxiety can sometimes lead to overeating.
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