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…
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…
One might be shocked to know that the number of patients who suffer from the ailment of thyroid cancer is increasing rapidly at present. The reason for this is said to be the increased intake of fertility drugs by women. (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…)
People are stressed throughout the day due to different reasons and it is important that they have some effective stress relievers to help them keep their stress level under control. There are many stress relievers in the present day scenario, and one can choose from the list of effective stress relievers mentioned in the sections below. (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…)