Category: Health Condition
A UK Study Shows That the Incidence of Skin Cancer Has Exploded in 40 Years
Sunbathing on the beach in the summer is not safe because the sun’s UV rays can cause cancer. British doctors have quantified the incidence of skin melanoma for 40 …
Back Pain Is Becoming More Common Among Young People Today
More and more children and adolescents are suffering from back pain. Lack of physical activity or, conversely, intense training in one or more sports may be to blame. Even …
Fried Foods Can Lead to Obesity, Cancer Diabetes and Cardiovascular Disease
Fried foods are crispy, crunchy, and very palatable, but consuming too many fried foods has been shown to lead to considerable morbidity. Various studies have shown that eating fried …
A New Cause of Male Infertility Found: Spermatozoa Swimming in Circles
A Franco-German research team has succeeded in identifying a new factor in male infertility. Instead of being torpedoed in a straight line, some spermatozoa swim in circles. The findings …
Anisocoria Latest Facts: Causes, Risk Factors, Diagnosis and Treatments
Anisocoria is an eye condition where the diameter of the pupil in one eye is different from the one in the other eye. Anisocoria may be related to unilateral …Apathy Latest Facts: Definition, Causes, Symptoms and Treatment
Apathy refers to a loss of motivation, desire, and emotions. Apathetic behavior can be the result of emotional trauma, a mental disorder, or brain damage. What is apathy? Apathy …
What Does Being Asymptomatic Mean to Our Health?
What is the meaning of asymptomatic? The term asymptomatic refers to the absence of symptoms. It can apply to an individual, a disease, or even a stage of the …Growth Hormone Increases Immune Function in Immune Deficient and Aging Population
The thymus is the principal organ of T cell production and Growth hormone (GH) is a potent regulator of thymic function. Evidence suggests a two-way correlation between the neuroendocrine …