Most men will experience a prostate problem at some point in their lives. The prostate is a walnut-sized gland located beneath the bladder. It surrounds the urethra, a tube that takes urine from the bladder to the penis. The urethra also carries semen during ejaculation. The prostate gland grows quite a bit during puberty and then doesn’t change much until men reach about 40, when it slowly begins growing again, and, in many men, doesn’t stop. Most men aren’t bothered by their growing prostate, but some are, and will develop one of three diseases: enlarged prostate (BPH), prostatitis, and/or prostate cancer, as a result. (more…)

Headache is a common phenomenon and millions of Americans suffer from it at some point in time. But migraines are different. Anyone who suffers from it would vouch for the disconcerting effects it has on the body and mind. The constant throbbing of the head (sometimes only in one side) and the associated pain, which may last from several hours to some days can be the nightmare of an otherwise healthy person. But scientists see rays of hope for women who suffer from the dreaded migraine. (more…)

Senator Edward Kennedy’s brain tumor, known as glioma, is incurable. His doctors admit that at this point even surgery and follow up radiation won’t stop the spread of the cancer. (more…)

Caffeine, like any other foreign substance, has its own set of health benefits and side effects. However a lot of people have their information mixed up and base their knowledge about the effects of coffee to one’s health solely on hand-me down information. (more…)

Quitting smoking is one of the best things that you can execute to advance your healthy life and well being. It brings major and instant health benefits for men and women of all ages. It also provides immediate and long-term benefits to your family members and loved ones. (more…)

The outbreak of swine flu all over the world has become a deep concern to all. Although reports of its occurrence have waned since the last two months, still it is a big threat to the populace and chances are that many people would be affected by it during the normal flu season. Taking this into account, you should avoid the following things to prevent its occurrence. (more…)

Anxiety is an abnormal psychological condition which is governed by some behavioral, somatic, cognitive and emotional components which leads to the generation of sad feelings which are known as worry and fear by us. Anxiety is also related with symptoms like pain in chest, nausea, irritability, stomach and headaches. (more…)

Acid reflux is a huge medical problem today. It is a disease that has made quite a headway in the last 25 years. Acid reflux is also called gastroesophageal reflux. Acid reflux is often characterized by a burning sensation in the stomach and chest area. It is most often recognized by its symptom of “heartburn” which reportedly affects 1 out of every 10 adults. (more…)

Many a times, discoveries in the medical field have occurred by chance. For example, take the case of Green Tea. Chinese legend says that few leaves from the Camellia sinesis tree inadvertently dropped in the pot containing the boiling water for the emperor. Intrigued by light-brown color of the water and the pleasant smell, the emperor tasted it and declared it be ‘haven-sent’. The Chinese people since then have been taking it as a health-supplement drink and also to cure a host of ailments – from common cold to depression. (more…)