According to FDA (U.S. Food and Drug administration), to gain FDA approval, a generic drug must: contain the same active ingredients as the brand name drug (inactive ingredients may differ), be identical in potency, dosage form and route of administration; comply with the same batch requirements for identity, potency, purity and quality; be manufactured under the same rigid standards of FDA’s good manufacturing practice regulations mandatory for branded medications. To put it differently, their pharmacological effects are identical to those of their brand name counterparts. (more…)

Dry skin, also known as xerosis, has often been an irritating, nuisance for many. At times, the skin may not only look dull, it may also feel rough and itching, which would make you self-conscious and miserable. Some people also find it difficult to sleep during night due to the constant itchiness. (more…)

Weighing about 3 pounds, the liver is the largest solid organ in our body. The different essential functions it conducts in the body include:

• Creating blood proteins that helps in the transport of oxygen, blood clotting and proper functioning of the immune system.
• It passes on certain nutrients into the blood, while conserving excess nutrients.
• Facilitates the storing of sugar (glucose) by the body as glycogen.
• It secrets bile, which is essential for the digestion of food.
• Frees the body from harmful toxins in the blood like drugs and alcohol.
• It manufactures cholesterol and breaks down saturated fats. (more…)

Anxiety disorders affect millions of people across the country, and one of the most dangerous things about these disorders is that they can lead to thoughts of suicide if left untreated. If you are currently having thoughts of suicide, even on an occasional basis, ask for help. You can do this by calling a doctor or just talking to friends and family members who may be able to help you. Anxiety disorders are not the end of your lifeyou can overcome them. (more…)

Cerebral Palsy, also known as CP, is a congenital disorder affecting motor skills, muscles, and the movement of those muscles. CP is generally caused by brain damage that occurs either during pregnancy or during labor. Small infants and children can be affected by cerebral palsy as well due to lead poisoning, malnutrition, shaken baby syndrome, or even an accident in which a head injury occurs. This condition can also lead to other health issues including visual impairment, hearing disorders, and speech and learning problems. (more…)

Most of us are probably aware of Hepatitis. The liver of people suffering from this viral infection gets damaged, which may even prove to be fatal. Most of us are also confused about so many of the Hepatitis viruses reported – A, B, C, D, E and G. But it is enough to be concerned only about the first three categories that are referred as HAV, HBV and HCV. (more…)

Women who take the most common fertility drugs, progesterone and clomiphene, are at a greater risk to develop thyroid cancer than those who don’t, according to a study by the Institute of Cancer Epidemiology, Danish Cancer Society. (more…)

Parkinson’s disease is a disorder that affects nerve cells in the part of the brain that controls movement. Almost one million Americans now live with Parkinson’s disease and every year about 50,000 more receive the diagnosis. The average age for diagnosis is about 50 years. (more…)

The treatment of heart diseases mostly focuses on rectifying the obstructive coronary arteries problems of heart patients. But unlike men, many of the women with heart ailments may not have this problem. Hence, their problem may be graver compared to men. (more…)