Disc degeneration and cervical spondylosis are common causes of neck pain. An estimated 50 percent of people over the age of 50 and 75 percent of those over 65 have radiologic evidence of cervical spondylosis, most of them without symptoms. Read More

Insomnia is a broad term used to describe difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep. The term also includes the situation of a person not feeling refreshed after 7 to 9hours of being in bed. Temporary insomnia is normal and can be brought on by stress and anxiety. Read More

It is supposed to be a psychosomatic disorder and it is a common lung disease, caused by airway reactions to various stimuli. It is a chronic condition, marked by acute exacerbations and may be life threatening if not properly managed. Approximately 10-12% of adults and 15% of children suffer form asthma; it affects men and women equally. Read More

Indigestion, also known as dyspepsia, is a term used to describe one or more symptoms including a feeling of fullness during a meal, uncomfortable fullness after a meal, and burning or pain in the upper abdomen. Read More

Type-I Diabetes or Insulin Dependent Diabetes Mellitus (IDDM)– In this type of Diabetes, the pancreas fails to produce hormone insulin due to which food is not properly metabolized resulting in high blood sugar level and the patient need of insulin shots to combat high blood sugar level. This type of Diabetes also called as Juvenile diabetes is more commonly seen in children. It may be because of Auto-immune response against Beta cells of Islets of Langerhans cells in pancreas. Read More

Obesity means having too much body fat. It is different from being overweight, which means weighing too much. The weight may come from muscle, bone, fat and/or body water. Both terms mean that a person's weight is greater than what's considered healthy for his or her height.. Read More

First you need to understand why hair loss occurs. In Cause of Thinning Hair and Baldness you'll learn that your hair loss has little or nothing to do with shampooing, hats, or any other practices. Alopecia is largely genetic. . Read More

Your skin is the largest organ on your body, made up of several different components, including water, protein, lipids and different minerals and chemicals. If you're average, your skin weighs about six pounds. Its job is crucial: to protect you from infections and germs. Throughout your life, your skin will change constantly, for better or worse. In fact, your skin will regenerate itself approximately every 27 days. Proper skin care is essential to maintaining the health and vitality of this protective organ. . Read More

One of the most widely recognized causes of premature death worldwide today is heart disease. Although this may sound very depressing, the reality is that the incidence of premature deaths caused by heart diseases has significantly declined in recent years. Although progress has been made in the treatment of heart related disease, additional effort needs to be made to prevent this illness as much as possible. Heart disease often takes a toll on the sufferer's and his family's lives. Treating heart related disease can also be very complicated, requiring specialized human resources, equipment and medication. The costs of such treatments are also very high. In summary, prevention is better than the cure. Let's now review the other factors.Read More

Joint pain can be caused by many types of injuries or conditions. No matter what causes it, joint pain can be very bothersome.

Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disorder that causes stiffness and pain in the joints. osteoarthritis involves growth of bone spurs and degeneration of cartilage at a joint. It is very common in adults older than 45 and can cause joint pain. Joint pain may also be caused by bursitis (inflammation of the bursae). The bursae are fluid-filled sacs that cushion and pad bony prominences, allowing muscles and tendons to move freely over the bone. Read More

Headache is a disorder that gives horrible trouble to an individual. Continuous pain renders the nature of the patients irritative and stubborn. This can also lead to some other disease. The disease is common among children as well as adults. It is categorized as permanent, temporary and Migraine. .Read More