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…)

Many of us, at times, develop this unusual propensity to be irritated without any reason or rhyme and as we grope for the reason of such irrational behavior unsuccessfully, we often end up becoming more irritated or even depressed. During such times, you may take a look at what you eat. (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…)

Some men, unfortunately, procrastinate their visits to the doctors and according to Leonard Lichtenfeld, MD, deputy chief medical officer of the national office of the American Cancer Society, when they do visit, it is invariably after some coaxing and pushing from their women. (more…)

It is understandable that we all have busy lives; 10-12 hour jobs, a dozen to-do lists, a family to take care of, all kinds of projects, and umpteen priorities. (more…)

When you realize that you are feeling stressed there are many different types of stress relievers you can use. You may have to experiment a little to find the perfect form of stress relief for you, but it is essential that you do find some kind of relief in order to keep your body healthy. (more…)

Arthritis is a disease causing inflammatory chronic disorders affecting body joints and other parts of body. Problems like slow and limited motion of joints and long term joint stiffness are common in this condition. Exercise and arthritis are deeply related and if you are exercising regularly then you can greatly reduce the problems related to this painful state. (more…)

If you need a break from a hectic life (and who doesn’t?), there are a lot of ways to treat yourself, depending on what you like and what matters to you. (more…)