AML is a kind of leukemia that is also known as acute myeloid leukemia, acute myelogenous leukemia, acute granulocytic leukemia and acute myelocytic leukemia. It starts in the bone marrow and the cells that turn into various types of blood cells,...
Fibromyalgia is a constellation of symptoms regarded as a syndrome rather than a disease. Diagnosis is based on exclusion or ruling out other possible causes. Careful physical examination by a physician will reveal fibrobromyalgia's specific...
Physicians reporting in the February 2011 issue of "The Cochrane Review" analyzed data from clinical trials dating back to 1984, which investigated zinc as a cold symptom treatment. The researchers, Drs. Singh and Das, independently reviewed the...
Autism, or autism spectrum disorder, is the fastest growing developmental disorder in the United States, according to the Autism Society. Nearly 1 percent of children ages 3 to 17 suffers from some form of autism, with 1 out of every 110 births...
Lung cancer is cancer that originates in the tissues of the lungs, typically in the cells that line the air passages, according to the National Cancer Institute. There are two types of lung cancer: non-small cell lung cancer and small cell lung...
Your ears may be buzzing having heard news that cocoa, the key ingredient in chocolate, may have beneficial effects on blood pressure. There is definitely reason to take notice. However, if you're thinking about indulging your favorite confection...
Autism is a pervasive development disorder that affects social and communication skills. Some naturopaths believe that certain herbal remedies or changes in diet can cure autism, however not enough research exists to back up these claims. Some...
The labels on supplement bottles are often bewildering. However when it comes to omega-3 supplements, there are two important ingredients you should be concerned about because these are the source of omega-3 health claims. Those ingredients are...
The tea tree, Melaleuca alternifolia, is native to the northeastern coast of New South Wales. The evidence for the benefits of tea tree oil on cysts is unclear, according to MedlinePlus, and many people have reported adverse effects from its use....
Autism is a pervasive developmental disorder that affects social skills. Although there is no cure for autism, therapy is used to teach autistic children appropriate social skills. Changes in diet, including adding vitamins and minerals as...
Alzheimer's disease is currently an incurable disease. It follows a chronically progressive course that is eventually fatal. Several clinical trials in the United States are in progress in an attempt to cure or slow the progression of Alzheimer's.
Hydroxyapatite, a crystalline substance within your body, comprises nearly 50 percent of your bone mineral. This compound is of particular importance in cases of osteoporosis, with which one in five women in the United States currently suffer....
Caffeine is a popular stimulant drug. According to Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center, between 80 and 90 percent of adults and children in North America consume caffeine on a regular basis. However, 15 percent of the population has eliminated...
Hawthorn has been used to treat heart disease since at least the first century reports the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine, NCCAM. While it has been employed to address a variety of heart problems, it is typically used...
Perimenopause is the time leading up to the cessation of a woman's menstrual cycle. Menopause occurs after you have not had a period for one year. The length of the perimenopause phase varies among women, and can last as long as 10 years for some....
Over half of all American adults took some type of dietary supplement between 2003 and 2006, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. While about 40 percent take multivitamins, many also take supplements purported to help a...
