Category Archives: Health and Diseases
Alzheimer’s Disease
Alzheimer’s disease is the most common cause of dementia among older people found 65. It is estimated that one in 20 people between 50 and 70 years suffer from this disease. For those older than 85, the number affected is 20 percent, and it is estimated that this figure will increase due to increased life [...]
Type of Neck Injury
The lesions of the cervix can be of various types, the first is related to an inflammatory process of long duration (chronic), which is usually produced by a vaginal infection that has not received adequate treatment and thus persists for a long time. This inflammation then causes the cervical tissue integrity is lost and training [...]
What is a neck injury?
The manifestations of disease in women with a yeast infection include vaginal flow, irritation of the genital area, discomfort during sexual intercourse, discomfort during urination and vaginal discharge foul odor. With these symptoms, it is common for women to establish a diagnosis themselves, being also common for these women to self-medicate, without going to a [...]
Fatty acids in food high risk of ulcerative colitis
In people who eat lots of red meat, cooked with some oil and use some types of polyunsaturated fatty acids and margarine heavy, increase the risk of inflammatory bowel disease, according to a study of more than 200,000 Europeans.
These foods are rich in linoleic acid and the study found that people more omega-6 polyunsaturated fatty [...]
Cystitis symptoms, causes and prevention
Cystitis is an acute or chronic inflammation of the bladder, is leading to frequent urination, painful and dark urine.
Cystitis symptoms, causes and how to prevent symptoms of cystitis:
• Increased frequency of urination is accompanied by a burning sensation.
• Severe pain on the bladder.
• Burning and difficulty urinating.
• You may experience fever and back pain, especially [...]
Recommendations to Relieve Headache or Migraine
The headache can make you feel that you have a cow’s head, but like any pain, is the body’s way of saying that something is not right. The headache is a manifestation of a reversible condition of the nervous system caused by a chemical alteration of brain energy. This alteration, in most cases is functional, [...]
Asthma and Exercise
If you have asthma can possibly think that you can not exercise properly or safely. Contrary to what many think of this topic, there are ways you can get fit and exercise, even if you suffer from asthma.
Asthma is a chronic lung condition that is marked by features such as coughing, wheezing, difficulty breathing and [...]
Lupus Treatment Shows Promising Results
An experimental treatment against lupus showed promise in a second clinical trial conducted by GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) and Human Genome Sciences. That drug manufacturers can trust to market launch by mid next year.
Lupus is an autoimmune disease whereby the immune system attacks the body’s own tissue and organs, including kidneys, heart, lungs, brain, blood and skin. [...]
High Protein Diet Linked to Alzheimer’s Disease
Diet may play a role in Alzheimer’s disease. Results of recent studies have led researchers to consider a possible theory that high protein diets could leave neurons more vulnerable to Alzheimer’s plaques.
A study led by Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York (USA) found in mice, a link between a diet high in protein [...]
Biodegradable Pins and Screws Designed to Treat Fractures
Bone fractures require special care to heal properly. A Swiss research team is investigating the use of metallic glass, a biodegradable material that can dissolve in the body after fulfilling its restorative function.
Bone fractures require special care to heal properly. In some cases a cast and precautions are sufficient, but in serious injury treatment becomes [...]