As fears of bird flu increase… so does the claims by companies trying to cash in on it. Some of the strongly worded claims made by the companies about their treatments include phrases like “prevents avian flu,” “a natural virus shield” and “kills the virus.”Since the H5N1 bird flu hasn’t mutated to a human-to-human version, [...]

The lung cancer is divided into two main types. These are non small cell lung cancer and small cell lung cancer. The non small cell lung cancer is further divided into several types according to the cell structure under the microscope. There are three main types of non small cell lung cancer – squamous cell [...]

Pernicious anemia is a condition caused by insufficient red blood cells due to a lack of vitamin B12 in the body. In the anemic person, the blood cannot carry enough oxygen to the cells of the body. The blood cells are larger than, and do not split like healthy ones.The name “pernicious anemia” was coined [...]

A diabetic diet menu is not a rigid diet where all you can eat are fruits or vegetables, although including plenty of these foods in your diet is beneficial but that applies for everyone and not just for diabetics. Below are some suggestions for a good diabetic diet menu:- Include a wide variety of vegetables [...]

Diabetic patients should not be the only ones who should be concerned about their blood sugar levels. If you are pregnant, you may have to check it as well.Gestational DiabetesPregnancy is a very delicate time for women. It seems an expectant mother also has to worry about checking her diabetes blood sugar level. Gestational diabetes [...]

Anemia saps energy in children. Pediatricians say, “Anemia is haemoglobin levels less than 11 gm per decileter (100 millileters). It is common in children, more so in the children belonging to lower economic backgrounds. Even children coming from higher income strata are not immune and may get anemic at some point in their lives.”What causes [...]

Your constant dry cough may not be the result of a sore throat or the onset of the flu. It may respond well to a technique I have used for some time now – with great success.Many mature males suffer from a constant dry cough which manifests itself in unexpected bouts. It is often worst [...]

Bulletin on Bird Flu (Avian Influenza)Bill Gates announced that he would add an additional $250 million to the $4 billion he has already given to tackle the world’s most deadly diseases. What are these deadly diseases and how might they affect you? One that is on the rise and has infections disease experts concerned and [...]

Hyperpituitarism, also called acromegaly and gigantism. Hyperpituitarism is the excessive production of growth hormone, which continues to be produced well. Hypersecretion of pituitary hormones secondary to macroadenomas can interfere with other pituitary hormone functions, resulting in target organ hormone deficiencies. Acromegaly occurs after epiphyseal closure, causing bone thickening and transverse growth and visceromegaly. This form [...]

Unlike acute sinusitis chronic sinusitis can be hard to treat without being diagnosed in the hospital. This usually requires the drainage of the sinuses. It can only be diagnosed by taking an x-ray or carrying out a CT scan in the sinuses, thus making it hard for a general practitioner to make a diagnosis. It [...]