Acne is caused by overproduction of sebum--an oily substance--by sebaceous glands that lie under the skin, other irritants and bacteria. Excess amounts of sebum or other irritants accumulate and block hair pores of the skin. Bacteria then infect...
The latest trends in healthcare today indicate that many of us are at high risk for iodine deficiency. In fact, iodine deficiency has been on the rise since the 1970s, when many Americans started cutting back on their salt intake and increasing...
Diseases caused by nutritional deficiencies remain an area of concern worldwide. The World Health Organization created the Vitamin and Mineral Nutrition Information System to gather data on micronutrient deficiencies around the world and to track...
The thyroid gland, located in the anterior portion of your neck, produces hormones that determine your metabolic rate or the speed at which your body functions. A variety of lab tests are available to determine thyroid function, each measuring...
