A phobia is a type of anxiety in which a person experiences significant, excessive or unreasonable fear when faced with, or in anticipation of facing, a specific object or situation. Examples of phobias are fear of flying, fear of blood or fear of...
If you experience sharp or continual pain or tingling in your hand or wrist area, you may have carpal tunnel syndrome. The syndrome affects about 1 percent of the general population and 5 percent of the working population, according to the Balance...
While researchers often disagree about the relationship between watching violent television programs and aggressive behavior in children, there are enough indicators of a correlation for parents to consider limiting their children's TV viewing of...
Teeth have four layers: enamel, dentin, cementum and pulp. The enamel is the hard outer layer of the teeth. It protects the underlying dentin and pulp, while cementum covers the roots. The dentin is formed from a series of tubes. Without the...
The overwhelming amount of violent imagery prevalent in the media consumed by children has been troubling to experts for a long time. In fact, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics, more than 3,500 studies have been performed to assess...
Seminal plasma protein allergy -- also called seminal plasma hypersensitivity -- is a rare condition in which a person develops an allergic reaction following exposure to a man's sperm or ejaculate. Consult your medical provider if you have any...
Royal jelly, a product used by alternative practitioners to slow aging, enhance the immune system and lower cholesterol sounds much more appetizing if you don't know what goes into it. Made from a milky substance secreted by glands in the bee's...
Reflex sympathetic dystrophy, also called RSD or complex regional pain syndrome, causes chronic intense pain, skin sensitivity, stiffness and disability, according to the National Institutes of Health's National Institute of Neurological Disorders...
Allergy symptoms such as hives, rash, swelling and fever can occur in response to medications. In most cases, a reaction to a medication is not mediated by the immune system but is instead an undesired side effect of the medication. However, an...
According to HelpGuide.org, phobias are irrational fears of something that actually causes little or no danger. According to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Health Disorders (DSM-IV-TR), the most common types of phobias are...
Most women experience an increase in their breast size during pregnancy and after the birth of a child. It is quite common to increase one to two bra cup sizes during the course of your pregnancy. Part of this enlargement can be linked to a gain...
Relaxation exercises can help reduce tension and stress, while allowing you to cope with an impending panic attack. Begin by breathing slowly and deeply from your abdomen rather than higher in your chest. Breathe through your nose, not your...
Most children witness some form of media violence almost every day, whether on the news, in a cartoon, on the Internet, in a TV show or in a movie. These exposures, whether short-term or long-term, can result in negative psychological effects,...
Neuropathic pain is described by Dr. Steven Richeimer of the Keck School of Medicine at the University of Southern California, writing for SpineUniverse, as pain felt throughout the body without signs of recent injury, caused by a glitch in...
An allergen is defined by MedlinePlus as a substance that causes someone's immune system to react to the substance as if it was harmful. The most common allergens are foods, airborne substances and insect bites. The allergen is not harmful to most...
Transtibial amputee and U.S. Army Ranger, Sgt. 1st Class Joseph Kapacziewski deployed to Afghanistan four times after his amputation in 2005. Warrant officer Jonathan Holsey, also a transtibial amputee, runs two to three miles a day with his...
Migraines are one of the most severe types of headaches that might be caused by excessive dilation or restriction of blood vessels in the brain. They occur in both women and men, but are more common in women. Besides taking medications, evidence...
Violence on television is practically inescapable for many television viewers as even network television shows often showcase some manner of violence during a season. According to the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, the...
Melatonin has gained in popularity as a sleep aid, especially for lessening the effects of jet lag. Unfortunately, the long-term effects of this naturally-occurring amino acid are unknown for humans, and many doctors warn against its continual...
The symptoms of cedar allergies can come on hard and heavy, just like the bursts of allergens that cedar trees emit during pollination. True cedars and natives in the cypress and juniper families can generate severe allergy symptoms in some...
If you flip through any cable service long enough, you are bound to find a program containing a certain level of violence. Whether it is a movie about war, the local news covering a shooting or an angry music video, violence in the media is...
The psychological treatment approach of behavior modification aims to change behavior through the use of positive or negative reinforcement and punishment. This technique focuses on observable, describable and measurable behaviors, manipulating...
Behavior modification is therapy that applies principles of learning to substitute desirable habits for undesirable ones. There are many areas where this type of therapy comes in handy, though not every person responds well to the same treatment....
Reflex sympathetic dystrophy, also referred to as RSD, is a nerve disorder that causes tissue swelling and chronic burning pain most often found in the extremities. Such pain is disproportionate in a region that is either uninjured or suffering...
Aspirin is a common anti-inflammatory medication used to treat pain and is also used to decrease the risk of heart attacks and stroke in susceptible patients. While it is an extremely common medication, some patients do develop allergies or...
The American Dental Association website claims that tooth sensitivities may be caused by a variety of factors including cavities, tooth fractures, exposed tooth roots and eroded enamel. Pay close attention to how you brush your teeth because...
TV violence can have a negative effect on children. There is no doubt that violence exists in television programming for children. In fact, the National Institute on Media and the Family reports that in 2005 there were between 20 and 25 acts of...
Computer games can have an impact on children, especially for those kids who spend hour after hour playing them. There are some positive effects of computer games on children. Working with game controls can improve manual dexterity. Strategy games...
Hay fever, also known as allergic rhinitis, can cause cold-like symptoms such as a runny nose, congestion, sneezing or sinus pressure. However, unlike a cold, hay fever isn't caused by a virus. It's caused by an allergic response to specific...
Seasonal allergies affect millions of people, resulting in runny noses and itchy eyes. Learn more about seasonal allergies in this health video.
Morton's syndrome is an inflammation of a nerve in the bottom of the foot. Learn more about what it is and how to treat it in this medical video clip.
Morton's Syndrome is a condition that affects the foot. A pinched nerve in the foot can cause the foot to become inflamed and can be quite painful. Learn about Morton's Syndrome including symptoms, treatments and diagnosis in this health video.