Diseases & Conditions

People with Psoriasis don’t find it easy living with the condition.  Although the general symptom is a red, painful, flaky skin, the degree of discomfort varies from one person to another.  Almost two million people have Psoriasis in the UK, including both men and women. Everyone is prone to Psoriasis, irrespective of age. However, the …

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A whopping 10 million people are affected globally with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) or Polycystic Ovarian Disorder (PCOD). According to the latest research findings, one in every four young women suffers from PCOS or PCOD. According to a study, the percentage of adolescents suffering from this condition is 9.13% belonging to the age group of  …

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The rising concern that more kids and young people are suffering from mental health issues leads to one obvious question: Why? Mental disorders among children are described as serious changes in the way children typically learn, behave, or handle their emotions, causing them distress and problems in getting through the day. Blame is likely to …

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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is one of the most common lung conditions in the world. It’s characterized by inflammation in the bronchial tubes or alveoli in the respiratory tract resulting in shortness of breath, wheezing, and coughing up phlegm (sputum). And while there is no cure for COPD, these symptoms can be significantly improved …

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Bloat is that uncomfortable feeling of fullness, distention, and tightness in the abdomen area. It often occurs after you eat, typically caused by digestive gasses such as oxygen, carbon dioxide, hydrogen, nitrogen, and in some cases, sulfur or methane. Bloating could be a result of many different things. But contrary to popular belief, eating is …

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How well do you protect your eyes? While eye health seems to be something that’s easily overlooked, that shouldn’t be the case. Vision problems are on the rise. With people living longer than ever, it’s important to prevent vision problems before they happen so you can protect your eyesight as you age.  Most people make …

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With the prominence of heart disease in the United States, it’s no wonder suffering a heart attack is such a widespread fear among adults over 50. Every 40 seconds, someone suffers a heart attack, that’s about 790,000 Americans, according to the Center for Disease Control. Despite how much we know about the onset of heart …

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In early recovery, your body goes through significant changes. As drugs and alcohol leave your system, your body undergoes the strenuous process of repairing and restoring itself. A common symptom associated with this process is insomnia. Those who are in early recovery are five times more likely to develop insomnia compared to the rest of …

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Dealing with cancer and having to go through some grueling rounds of chemo treatments can be stressful for anyone. In addition to that, losing hair in the process makes the entire experience frustrating and demoralizing. If you are feeling angry and anxious about hair loss as a result of chemo, then you need to know …

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Many of us are all too familiar with the pain sinus issues can be. Unfortunately, sinus problems and sinus-related symptoms are common. In fact, about 37 million Americans cope with sinus problems each year. Sinus problems can lead to a variety of uncomfortable symptoms such as pain in the forehead or between the eyes, congestion, …

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