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We have all faced the symptoms acid reflux disease, known as heartburn after a particularly spicy meal. The phenomenon is so common that heartburn, acid reflux and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is used interchangeably in common discourse. However, these are three separate entities in the … Read more

What causes heartburns, acid reflux and GERD? This must be a nagging question if you suffer from one of these medical conditions or know someone who does. Well, acid reflux occurs when one has a weakened or dysfunctional Lower Esophageal Sphincter (LES) valve. This is … Read more

Getting a headache at some point or the other is one of the dismal realities of the human condition. At times they are just a minor annoyance, whereas at other times the pain is so severe that it may cause you to puke and stay … Read more

As the name suggests, a toothache is the pain one feels around her tooth and jaw. It can range from mild anywhere between mild to almost unbearable. While suffering from a toothache, the contents and the temperature of foods or liquids in your mouth can … Read more

Thick hair is considered a marker of beauty and health, however, hair loss and thinning are major issues for many people. Along with factors outside of an individual’s control such as genetically inherited thin hair, other issues that make the problem worse include: Stress (physical … Read more

We all want to have a full head of hair. Some of us are lucky enough to have the genetics to have and maintain it with minimal fuss. On the flip side of the proverbial coin lie the rest of us where we hope and … Read more

Nail fungus (also known as onychomycosis) is a serious and embarrassing problem for many individuals, which mainly affects toenails and less frequently, fingernails. In fact, it is estimated that almost half of the adult population deals with some form of nail fungus by the time … Read more

Bad breath, which is known in the medical community as halitosis is a conditions where a foul odor comes from the mouth. It can occur intermittently, or it can be chronic. Know the Causes of Bad Breadth There are several causes of having bad breath. … Read more

Anyone who spends significant time outdoors should be concerned about spreading Poison Ivy to those around them if they develop a rash from contact with the plant. What follows are a few important facts to know about the risk of transmitting Poison Ivy to other … Read more

The cold is a very common health problem that affects both adults and children. It’s estimated that adults catch an average of four colds every year while children get at least twice as many more infections. Although there’s still no cure for colds despite the … Read more

Earache is extremely common in children and adults. It is usually caused by an inflammation or swelling of different parts of the ear, such as the external auditory canal, the tympanic membrane (ear drum) or the middle ear. In certain rare scenarios, an earache may … Read more

The urinary system comprises of the kidneys, bladder, urethra, and ureters (the two tubes that transfer waste from the kidney to the bladder), and these organs all work together to eliminate waste from the body in the form of urine. When pathogens invade any of … Read more

Medically known as cerumen, earwax is a sticky substance produced by the glands in our ear canal. Although mostly made up of dead skin cells, earwax also consists of soluble water secretions such as alcohols, cholesterol, squalene, fatty acids, antibacterial enzymes, and lysozyme. While you … Read more

Tinnitus is an ear condition where a person perceives sound that has no corresponding external source. People with tinnitus complain of hearing a ringing, roaring, hissing, buzzing, swishing, or tinkling noise in one or both ears. It is normal for this to happen on occasion … Read more

No outdoorsman or camping enthusiast is a stranger to the threats posed by Poison Ivy (Toxicodendron radicans or Toxicodendron rydbergii – depending upon which part of the globe you are in), Poison Oak (Toxicodendron diversilobum) or Poison Sumac (Toxicodendron vernix). All of these plants belong to … Read more

Dark circles are one of the most common signs of ageing. In people who suffer from it, the lower eye-lids and the surrounding area is of a much darker shade, compared to the rest of the face. Causes: Majority of people get dark circles under … Read more

There is a lot of confusion among the general population concerning herpes. Popular culture makes us believe that herpes is solely a sexually transmitted disease (STD), which couldn’t be further from the truth. The Herpes Human Virus (HHV) come in eight different variants, only a … Read more