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In recent years, as knowledge and awareness of the dangerous repercussions and potentially life-altering effects serious head trauma can have has grown, blood tests are quickly becoming an essential resource for diagnosing an individual’s injuries and monitoring any impact these injuries may have on their mental health further on down the line. As more and more evidence has come to light about the seriously detrimental effects a concussion can have on the brain, it has become evident that it is absolutely imperative to monitor...
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Deodorant is an absolute must before you start your day. It’s not uncommon to keep one in your bag to reapply during the day too! Brand name, store bought deodorant products are for the most part are not natural as contain a whole bunch of chemicals and long, weird ingredients listed that you can’t pronounce. So whether you’re looking to make the switch to a more natural way of deodorizing, or you simply forgot (again!) to put some on this morning… Here are 6...
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Hernias occur when an organ is able to push through a gap in the muscles that hold it in place. While many hernias are painless and are typically not dangerous, they do require surgery to correct. For this reason, it’s best to try and prevent them before they happen. Some risk factors are impossible to prevent, such as those caused by age, pregnancy, or a family history, but for the most part, you can take tangible steps to ensure they do not happen to...
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When the opening between the diaphragm and the esophagus grows too large, a hiatal hernia can result. This type of hernia occurs when the top of the stomach bulges through the opening and into the chest. Although the exact cause of a hiatal hernia is unknown, medical researchers have discovered an increase in risk for those who are obese. Increased occurrence has also been noted in those over the age of 50 as well as in smokers. Often, the condition causes painful reflux of...
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It can be embarrassing and uncomfortable dealing with body odors for everybody. But in reality, it is virtually impossible to smell like roses and freshly done laundry all the time. Body odor is normal! Except when it isn’t. Here are 6 times that your body odor isn’t normal, and may be cause for concern and time to seek medical intervention. Bad breath We’re not talking about the bad breath you experience after consuming copious amounts of garlic bread. Extremely bad breath can indicate signs...
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Cold sores are more common than many people like to believe; men, women, and children can develop cold sores. The medical term for cold sores, which are also sometimes called fever blisters, is herpes type 1. There’s a good chance you’ve had cold sores yourself without knowing exactly how they are spread. Spreading the Virus People who have a cold sore can infect others very easily. The herpes type 1 virus is spread through direct contact with secretions from an infected person’s skin, mouth,...
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A hernia is characterized by a protrusion of an organ or other structure through a body cavity where it is typically contained. A hernia may produce slight to no pain. There are several causes for hernias including genetics, straining, lifting heavy objects or obesity. The danger presented by a hernia involves constricting the blood supply to the affected organs. This results in an oxygen deficiency that can destroy tissue. Treatment for a hernia depends on the type and severity. In many cases, a hernia...
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What Is Abdominal Pain? Abdominal pain in most cases is pain that mostly occurs between the chest and pelvic regions. Mostly referred to as stomach ache. This pain can either be mild, dull, sharp, intermittent or in form of cramps. So, what are the most possible causes of stomach pain? Here’s a list of the most likely causes: Food Poisoning This mostly occurs when one eats food that is contaminated with either bacteria, parasites or viruses. The symptoms can range from mild cramping to...
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Kidney cancer or renal cancer develops in the cells of the kidney; the various types of renal cancers are determined based on the specific cells in which cancerous cells are detected. The detection and prevention of kidney cancer can be challenging as they develop in unlikely ways and have varied long term effects and hence the stages and occurrences should be monitored precisely in order to adopt the most suitable treatment method. Renal cell carcinoma is one of the most common types of kidney...
In recent years, as knowledge and awareness of the dangerous repercussions and potentially life-altering effects serious head trauma can have has grown, blood tests are quickly becoming an essential resource for diagnosing an individual’s injuries and monitoring any impact these injuries may have on their mental health further on down the line. As more and more evidence has come to light about the seriously detrimental effects a concussion can have on the brain, it has become evident that it is absolutely imperative to monitor...
Deodorant is an absolute must before you start your day. It’s not uncommon to keep one in your bag to reapply during the day too! Brand name, store bought deodorant products are for the most part are not natural as contain a whole bunch of chemicals and long, weird ingredients listed that you can’t pronounce. So whether you’re looking to make the switch to a more natural way of deodorizing, or you simply forgot (again!) to put some on this morning… Here are 6...
Hernias occur when an organ is able to push through a gap in the muscles that hold it in place. While many hernias are painless and are typically not dangerous, they do require surgery to correct. For this reason, it’s best to try and prevent them before they happen. Some risk factors are impossible to prevent, such as those caused by age, pregnancy, or a family history, but for the most part, you can take tangible steps to ensure they do not happen to...
When the opening between the diaphragm and the esophagus grows too large, a hiatal hernia can result. This type of hernia occurs when the top of the stomach bulges through the opening and into the chest. Although the exact cause of a hiatal hernia is unknown, medical researchers have discovered an increase in risk for those who are obese. Increased occurrence has also been noted in those over the age of 50 as well as in smokers. Often, the condition causes painful reflux of...
It can be embarrassing and uncomfortable dealing with body odors for everybody. But in reality, it is virtually impossible to smell like roses and freshly done laundry all the time. Body odor is normal! Except when it isn’t. Here are 6 times that your body odor isn’t normal, and may be cause for concern and time to seek medical intervention. Bad breath We’re not talking about the bad breath you experience after consuming copious amounts of garlic bread. Extremely bad breath can indicate signs...
Cold sores are more common than many people like to believe; men, women, and children can develop cold sores. The medical term for cold sores, which are also sometimes called fever blisters, is herpes type 1. There’s a good chance you’ve had cold sores yourself without knowing exactly how they are spread. Spreading the Virus People who have a cold sore can infect others very easily. The herpes type 1 virus is spread through direct contact with secretions from an infected person’s skin, mouth,...
A hernia is characterized by a protrusion of an organ or other structure through a body cavity where it is typically contained. A hernia may produce slight to no pain. There are several causes for hernias including genetics, straining, lifting heavy objects or obesity. The danger presented by a hernia involves constricting the blood supply to the affected organs. This results in an oxygen deficiency that can destroy tissue. Treatment for a hernia depends on the type and severity. In many cases, a hernia...
What Is Abdominal Pain? Abdominal pain in most cases is pain that mostly occurs between the chest and pelvic regions. Mostly referred to as stomach ache. This pain can either be mild, dull, sharp, intermittent or in form of cramps. So, what are the most possible causes of stomach pain? Here’s a list of the most likely causes: Food Poisoning This mostly occurs when one eats food that is contaminated with either bacteria, parasites or viruses. The symptoms can range from mild cramping to...
Kidney cancer or renal cancer develops in the cells of the kidney; the various types of renal cancers are determined based on the specific cells in which cancerous cells are detected. The detection and prevention of kidney cancer can be challenging as they develop in unlikely ways and have varied long term effects and hence the stages and occurrences should be monitored precisely in order to adopt the most suitable treatment method. Renal cell carcinoma is one of the most common types of kidney...