The thyroid gland lies in the front of the neck between the skin and the voice box. It has a right and left lobe each about five centimetres in length and joined in the midline. The entire gland weighs less than an ounce (about 20 grams). Despite its... Read More
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I would like to share this interesting discovery from a friend's son who has recovered from dengue fever. Apparently, his son was in the critical stage at the ICU when his blood platelet count drops to 15K after 15 liters of blood transfusion. His... Read More
What is Depression? Depression can be defined as a mental state characterized by a pessimistic sense of inadequacy and a despondent lack of activity. In everyday language "depression" refers to any downturn in mood, which may be relatively transitory... Read More
The term " heart attack" is often used to refer to signs and symptoms that result from the sudden blockage of blood flow to a portion of the heart. A blockage in the heart’s arteries may reduce or completely cut off the blood supply to a... Read More
Everyone seems to believe that vacations are good for our health. Is there really scientific proof that supports this thinking? Yes! A study published in the year 2000 in the medical journal Psychosomatic Medicine has shown that taking regular... Read More
The common cold has no easy cure but there are some home remedies that can ease the effect of common cold. This article provides information on Common Cold Treatment, Natural Cure for Common Cold, Causes of Common Cold and its symptoms. The common... Read More
Multiple sclerosis (abbreviated MS, also known as disseminated sclerosis or encephalomyelitis disseminata) is an autoimmune condition in which the immune system attacks the central nervous system, leading to demyelination. Disease onset usually... Read More
A new drug for multiple sclerosis can dramatically reduce the chances of a relapse or a deterioration of the condition, according to a new study from researchers at Queen Mary, University of London. Multiple Sclerosis Medicine The results of a... Read More
A brain hemorrhage is a particularly dangerous type of stroke that can quickly lead to death or the impairment of important functions. It is a type of stroke caused when an artery bursts in the brain, causing localized bleeding in the surrounding... Read More
Here is a collection of some home remedies for curing most of the common health problems. COMMON COLD: Mix a gram of cinnamon powder with a teaspoon of honey to cure cold. Prepare a cup of tea to which you should add ginger, clove, bay leaf and... Read More