It can be relaxing and therapeutic to soak in a hot tub, but users should be aware of hot tub dangers. Recreational water illnesses (RWIs) spread easily in hot tubs, and an entire family can become sick at the same time. Chlorine and...
A year after the U.S. Federal and Drug Administration launched its Tomato Safety Initiative in 2007, a massive outbreak of Salmonella Saintpaul was linked to tomato consumption, with over 800 confirmed cases of Salmonella poisoning, Reuters...
In 2004, the U.S. Surgeon General expanded the list of known diseases caused by smoking cigarettes. Researchers have determined that because smoke circulates throughout the body, tobacco use can damage almost any organ, not just the lungs. From...
Illness related to dietary foods and supplements occurs in conjunction with an imbalance that is out of line with your body's needs. Undernutrition, or deficiency of one or more vitamins, minerals or other nutrients, can harm your health in the...
Everyone experiences anxiety at one time or another. Walking through a dark parking garage, giving a presentation or losing a job can trigger it. Anxiety is defined as a feeling of fear or apprehension, and it may occur without any known cause....
Serious disease and sudden death can arise from the physical and mental health problems caused by tobacco use. The known illnesses related to cigarette smoking extend far beyond emphysema and lung cancer, as the Office of the U.S. Surgeon General...
HIV, or human immunodeficiency virus, is the causative agent of AIDS. The virus weakens the immune system by attacking helper T-cells, which signal the other cells involved in the immune response to start producing antibodies or attacking infected...
Fibromyalgia causes widespread pain throughout the body that involves tender points when pressure is applied to those areas. Fibromyalgia patients also suffer from extreme fatigue and sleeping difficulties. The symptoms may reflect co-existing...
Anxiety disorders, a group of disorders characterized by fearfulness and uncertainty, affect nearly 40 million adults in the United States, according to the National Institutes of Mental Health. Normal everyday life events can cause stress and...
According to the American Psychological Association (APA), anxiety "is characterized by feelings of tension, worried thoughts and physical changes. Anxiety disorders cause recurring intrusive thoughts or concerns and physical symptoms such as...
Plants often provide useful ingredients for treating a multitude of symptoms. While many of these medicinal types of plants grow naturally in subtropical climates, they also thrive in pots as houseplants. One type of useful plant, the aloe vera...
Activia — a probiotic yogurt manufactured by the Dannon company — and other yogurts with live and active cultures contain probiotics, microorganisms that may help support the health of your digestive and immune systems. Many probiotic...
Doctors define depression as intense feelings of sadness and hopelessness that interfere with the performance of daily tasks. Many types of depression exist, including major depression, psychotic depression, dysthymic depression, postpartum...
Smoking kills about 440,000 people prematurely in the United States each year, the American Cancer Society says. Nearly one in five deaths is attributable to smoking. Smoking affects every organ and is responsible for more early deaths than any...
Prescription drug induced illnesses is a problem, particularly among the elderly, according to Public Citizen's Health Research Group. Illnesses caused by prescription drugs can be due to dose, interaction with other drugs or expected effect of...
The body relies on the nutrients it gets from food to keep it running smoothly and in good health. In today's society, the abundance of overprocessed, high-calorie, low-nutrient foods is responsible for a range of illnesses and diseases. Although...
Smoking tobacco is widely accepted to be one of the most harmful things a person can do to her health, and is responsible for 20 percent of all deaths in the United States. It's the leading cause of preventable disease in the U.S.. Regardless of...
For a quick summary of the diseases and illnesses caused by smoking cigarettes, consumers need only glance at the product labels. The Office of the U.S. Surgeon General requires labeling to warn tobacco users of their risk for three major,...
Causally related mold illnesses range from common allergies to rare lung infections. While contact with black molds such as Stachybotrys has raised fears about toxic effects, a 2004 Institute of Medicine report denies a link with health symptoms...
Memory loss can affect a person's ability to form new memories or recall stored memories. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) notes that while normal aging can cause memory problems, illnesses can result in severe memory loss. Some of the...
If you experience joint pain, it may be due to an injury or, possibly, an underlying illness. Symptoms of joint pain can cause mild to severe discomfort and may develop gradually if there is, in fact, any health-related condition present. There...
An underactive thyroid, which doctors call hypothryoidism, occurs when the thyroid gland doesn't produce enough thyroid hormone to keep the body running normally. Mild forms are fairly common, particularly in older Americans and women. An...
According the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, smoking cigarettes causes approximately 443,000 deaths each year in the United States. This means that smoking causes almost 1 out of every 5 deaths in the U.S. The American Lung...
A urinary tract infection, or UTI, is an infection of the urinary system, which includes the ureters, urethra, bladder and kidneys. Both men and women can develop a UTI, but women are more likely to experience them due to their structural anatomy....
The skin is the largest organ in the body whose main functions includes protection from the external environment and temperature regulation. The skin is made up of three layers: the epidermis, the dermis and the subcutaneous layer. Most of the...
Your body requires potassium in adequate levels to prevent health difficulties, as it does with all essential nutrients. Low potassium results in a condition called hypokalemia, a metabolic disorder that can be life-threatening. Rather than an...
A healthy dietary lifestyle is known to provide an array of benefits, from increased energy to improved appearance. A nutrient-rich diet is likewise crucial in preventing and treating particular illnesses. Whether you are elderly, young, fit or...
Mold is a fungus that is prevalent in everyday life. Some molds are beneficial, but others can cause illness in some people, especially when they are growing in homes and workplaces. Mold can grow on almost any indoor surface where too much...
The nutrient potassium supports the function of muscle and nerve cells. The amount of potassium in the body is regulated by the kidneys. Low potassium, or hypokalemia, occurs when the level of potassium in the blood is insufficient to support the...
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