Category: Health Condition
Bloating Demystified: Exploring Causes, Treatment Options, and Prevention Tips
Abdominal bloating simply refers to a swelling or distension of the stomach. People who experience it usually feel full or tight in their belly. This phenomenon often occurs when …
Debunking Hormone Replacement Therapy Myths: HRT Isn’t as Dangerous as We Thought – Experts Urge Women to Reconsider Treatment
Hormones are chemical messengers of the body which communicate with tissues and the bloodstream. Hormones affect a variety of bodily functions, including growth and development, metabolism—the process through which …
Back Pain Cure: Hydrafil a New Injectable, Safely Restores the Integrity of Damaged Spinal Discs
People suffering from back pain due to degenerative disc disease may soon be treated with a gel applied directly to their discs. To avoid back pain as much as …Unraveling the Mystery of Phantom Limb Pain: Triggers and Therapeutic Options
An important issue in medicine has always been how to treat pain as a psychophysical experience. This is especially true now. Up to 80% of those who have their …Living with Hyperparathyroidism: Coping Strategies and Emotional Support Resources
When one or more parathyroid glands are overactive, hyperparathyroidism results. The parathyroid glands are a group of four pea-sized structures behind the thyroid gland located in the neck. Even …
A New Perspective on Rheumatoid Arthritis: Could Oral Bacteria be a Causative Factor?
A study was published in the Science Translational Medicine journal studying the role of oral bacteria in the pathogenesis of rheumatoid arthritis. The study was performed by analyzing patient …
Breaking Free: Overcoming Alcohol Withdrawal with Resilience and Coping Techniques
Alcohol withdrawal, or alcohol withdrawal syndrome (AWS), is the painful physical process your body goes through when you try to quit drinking alcohol or when you are unable to …
Tackling the Underlying Factors of Non-Communicable Diseases: The Weight of Chronic Illness
The global burden of non-communicable and chronic diseases constitutes a big headache for health experts and policymakers and, of course, patients. Millions of people die from these conditions every …