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. Read the rest of this entry »

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. Read the rest of this entry »

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. Read the rest of this entry »

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. Read the rest of this entry »

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. Read the rest of this entry »

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. Read the rest of this entry »

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. Read the rest of this entry »

Cancer of the bone or bone cancer is a general term used when cancer cells are seen in the bone. Cancer that begins in the bone is called primary bone cancer. It is found most often in the arms and legs but it can occur in any bone in the body. Children and young people are more likely than adults to have bone cancers. Read the rest of this entry »

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. Read the rest of this entry »