Manufacturers of human growth products, known as HGH, claim HGH is a wonder drug that will reverse the aging process, remove wrinkles, promote lean muscle mass and fat loss, and boost your sex life. With worldwide sales of human growth hormone...
Food additives are used to increase shelf life, prevent spoiling and improve color, texture or taste. Research has indicated many additives are harmful and may cause cancer or damage to organs and tissues, but most research is done with animals,...
The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism estimates that 17.6 million adults in the United States are alcoholics or have a problem with chronic alcohol abuse. Strong cravings for alcohol, difficulty stopping after one or two drinks,...
Cigarette smoking is known by most people to be hazardous to health. Every year, approximately 443,000 people die from the negative effects of smoking; according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Quitting smoking reduces the...
Human chorionic gonadotropin is a hormone that can stimulate the production of progesterone and is used to treat fertility issues in both men and women. According to Columbia University, many dieters are getting HCG prescribed by doctors for...
When an artery in the brain is fully blocked, a stroke occurs. A stroke, or brain attack, occurs when either one or more arteries are blocked or rupture. If the blood supply to that section of the brain is not restored quickly, irreparable damage...
Caffeine is a stimulant that passes through your bloodstream and enters the central nervous system, where it activates your brain and nerves. This is what makes caffeinated beverages so effective at providing a morning jolt of energy; the chemical...
Phototherapy is a physical procedure for skin acne using a sunlamp to target the primary causative factor in acne skin lesions, propionibacterium acnes, also known as p. acnes. The effectiveness of sunlamp use in treating p. acnes has not yet been...
Chest pain after a meal can put a damper on anyone's favorite spicy meatball dish. More importantly, it can be a warning signal to a more serious problem. Heartburn is a backward reflux of stomach contents into the esophagus causing pain. It is...
In 2010, health insurance still remains a widespread debate among people from every social class and walk of life. How to get it and how to pay for it is one of the main concerns among humans and especially those who have children to care for....
Sores, spots, rashes and scars often accompany skin disorders of the face. These blemishes cause embarrassment and may result in reduced confidence or low self-esteem. Skin cancer can spread quickly if it is not treated. Facial skin light therapy...
Merlot, a red wine, is named after the variety of grape that the wine is made from. Drinking red wine in moderation has potential health benefits, including a decrease in cardiovascular disease and risk of stroke and lower cholesterol.
Gastric bypass surgery is a procedure used in the treatment of obesity. In the January 20, 2010, issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association, Dr. Katherine Flegal reported that 68 percent of adults in the United States are overweight...
Gastric bypass surgery helps obese people to lose weight. In this procedure, the surgeon staples off the lower part of the stomach, creating a small pouch for food at the top, and re-routes a part of the small intestine directly to the pouch,...
Rosacea is a skin condition marked by flushing, visible blood vessels and acne-like bumps in the center of the face. The cause of rosacea is unknown; however, people with sensitive skin and of English, Scottish or Irish descent may be more...
Muscle soreness and pain go hand-in-hand with exercise. If you are trying to start a workout regimen or increasing your workload in an existing workout plan, muscle soreness can set in just hours after a workout and last for up to a week. Pain and...
Stretch marks are a common and often-despised blemish. They occur in the dermis, which is the middle layer of the skin whose elasticity helps skin maintain its shape. When skin is stretched by weight gain or growth spurts, the dermis can be...
When most people think of the dangers of tattoos, they imagine artists in seedy tattoo shops using contaminated needles in an unsanitary environment. While the dangers of HIV and other diseases does exist in the tattooing world, the inks used pose...
Depo-Testosterone is an intramuscular injection-ready solution of testosterone cypionate manufactured by Pfizer Inc. According to DailyMed, it is used to treat testosterone deficiency. Testosterone replacement therapy can also improve bone density...
You may have consumed bromated flour without ever knowing about it. Bromated flour is so-called because it contains potassium bromate, which is a potential cancer-causing chemical. The long-term health impact is hard to determine, but it’s...
In the year 2006, 22,073 people died from alcohol-related issues, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. This number excludes those who were victims of homicide or accidents. The influence that alcohol exerts over the human...
Surgery to implant a pacemaker, a small device that helps regulate the heartbeat, is a relatively minor procedure that causes complications in fewer than 5 percent of patients, according to MayoClinic.com. Pacemakers are safely implanted in older...
Methamphetamine, often referred to as "meth" or speed, is well known as an illegal substance. However, it's also available as a powerful prescription medication called Desoxyn. Used primarily as a last option or together with other treatments,...
Acne can be more than just a nuisance. In some people, mostly those in their teens and early 20s, it can be severe enough to cause pain, inflammation and even scarring. Fortunately, laser treatments prescribed by your dermatologist can help.
Extreme weight loss methods to make weight were just part of the sport of wrestling until 1998. That year, three promising college wrestlers died from weight-cutting practices in just one month. Since then, programs throughout the country have...
For people with asthma, exercise is essential but potentially dangerous. Regular physical activity can reduce both the severity and frequency of asthma attacks, but inappropriate or excessive exercise may trigger the onset of an attack. If you...
Cigarettes contain more than 4,000 different chemicals, 50 of which are carcinogenic, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, or CDC. These chemicals cause both short-term and long-term damage to the body, especially the...
Marijuana is the most popular illegal drug in the world and may be the largest cash crop in the United States, as reported by ABC news in 2006. While the short-term effects of marijuana, or cannabis, are well understood, research into long-term...
Eczema, a skin condition that often develops between the ages of six months and two years, affects between 10 and 15 percent of all children, Children's Mercy Hospitals and Clinics reports. Around 65 percent of children with eczema develop the...
Ulcers are caused most frequently by non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications. Symptoms included burning in the abdomen, pain and blood in the stool. Learn more about the causes, symptoms and treatment of ulcers in this health video.
Uterine Sarcoma is a malignant tumor in the uterine wall. Get expert tips and advice on preventing, diagnosing, and treating uterine cancer in this video.
Asbestosis is a chronic inflammatory medical condition affecting the parenchymal tissue of the lungs. It occurs after long-term, heavy exposure to asbestos. Sufferers have severe shortness of breath and are at an increased risk regarding several...
Glaucoma is an eye disease that can lead to blindness. Get professional tips and advice on diagnosing, preventing, and treating glaucoma in this video.
