Said to be one of the oldest medical conditions known to humankind, epilepsy is a neurological disorder characterized by sudden, recurrent seizures. The seizures are the result of randomly occurring, usually brief, abnormal electrical surges from a group of nerve …
With the Thanksgiving holiday ushering in a season of festivities and feasting, watching your weight can become more of a challenge. Controlling your intake of fat, sugar and calories becomes harder still when the season’s traditions call for home-baked goodies, …
According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, tummy tucks and liposuction were among the top five cosmetic surgery procedures sought by patients in 2008. With more than 365,000 Americans opting for these procedures, statistics show that men and women …
More than 30 million American men suffer from various degrees of sexual dysfunction. The most common problems are difficulty achieving or maintaining erection, premature ejaculation, and aging-associated emotional, physical and hormonal changes.
While some of these problems become more prevalent …
There’s nothing quite like eating a good meal. Unless, of course, that meal also includes a side of heartburn. Antacids can help for many people, but the underlying problem is still there because heartburn is a sure sign that something …
Flu activity is now widespread in 46 states. A flu vaccine is the single best way to protect against influenza illness. This season, there are two vaccines – one for the seasonal flu and one to protect against the H1N1 …
U.S. health officials stress the importance of pregnant women getting the 2009 H1N1 flu shot when the vaccine becomes available.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the H1N1 flu has hit pregnant women especially hard. About …
A new direct-visualization technology is aiding doctors in the diagnosis of tumors in the pancreas and bile ducts, without the need for invasive surgery. Called SpyGlass™, the scope-type technology allows doctors to enter and look directly into the pancreas and …
Gastrointestinal cancer, or cancer of the digestive system, includes cancers of the esophagus, gallbladder, liver, pancreas, stomach, small intestine, large intestine (colon) and rectum. Some form of gastrointestinal cancer is newly diagnosed in more than 250,000 Americans annually. This figure …
If you’re over the age of 50 and experience leg pain when you walk or climb stairs, don’t ignore it. Studies show that one in five adults over 55 have Peripheral Vascular Disease (PVD), a common circulation problem that can …