When a child is potty trained during the day but wets the bed at night, both parents and child can be distressed. The National Association for Continence reports that bed-wetting affects 5 million children a year. They remind parents that children...
Non-invasive breast cancer, often called "Stage 0" breast cancer, can be a very early stage in the development of a breast tumor or simply a risk factor for future breast cancer onset. There are two subtypes of non-invasive breast cancer: lobular...
Heart disease includes a variety of different conditions affecting the heart. The leading type of heart disease is coronary artery disease, in which the arteries in the heart are blocked and blood flow is restricted. Treatment for cardiac disease...
The International Hyperhidrosis Society estimates that 3 percent of all people experience the medical condition hyperhidrosis, or excessive sweating. Sufferers sweat profusely under the arms, on the hands and feet and on other parts of the body,...
CPAP stands for Continuous Positive Airway Pressure, also referred to as noninvasive ventilation. CPAP is used by hospitals and emergency medical services to help patients breathe. According to EMS1.com, patients wear a special mask that sends air...
Thermage is a nonsurgical procedure performed by a doctor that uses radio frequency technology to tighten skin. The theory behind the application is that heating deep layers of skin will stimulate collagen growth and firm up the existing tissue....
Ultrasound is a radiologic technique commonly used to reveal internal structures. It is best used to illuminate soft tissue. Abdominal ultrasound has a variety of advantages over other imaging techniques: no radiation is involved, the procedure is...
Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers among women in the United States, according to the American Cancer Society. It is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in women. Breast cancer can be placed in two categories: invasive and...
As defined by the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, massage therapy can be a wonderful, noninvasive technique to provide relaxation, stress management, and health to the body. Unfortunately, if done incorrectly, it can create the opposite effect in...
Using ear magnets to stop smoking works on the same principle as acupressure, a proven method to help some smokers quit, according to Auriculotherapy.com. Sometimes this type of procedure is called auricular therapy because it involves the ear....
Paternity testing can be a sensitive subject for parents, but it can be necessary for any number of reasons. Some parents choose to have paternity testing done for peace of mind, some out of curiosity and some for legal reasons. If a couple isn't...
The idea of skin wrinkling is one most people would rather not consider. It is an inevitable part of life, especially as you get older. There are certain factors that accelerate the process like smoking, polluted environment and spending too much...
The treatments for cervical cancer vary according to the severity and stage of the cancer. If detected in its early stages, treatment is more minimal and less invasive than it is for cancer that has progressed and penetrated deeper into the walls...
Warts are non-cancerous growths that appear on the skin. They are the direct result of the human papillomavirus (HPV) and they take on the appearance of the top of a cauliflower head. Treatments for warts involve freezing, surgical removal,...
Low-back and spine pain are some of the most common chronic injuries to plague the adult population. Fortunately, inversion tables offer a noninvasive way to relieve low-back pain and avoid surgery, according to a 2006 study conducted by Newcastle...
Since degenerative disc disease can occur at more than one vertebral level, multi-level treatments must be applied. The pathology in multi-level degenerative disc disease begins when the discs lose their mechanical strength and begin to bulge or...
Pulse oximeters are medical devices that measure the pulse rate and the amount of oxygen saturation of the blood. More specifically, they measure the arterial oxygen saturation of the hemoglobin, a blood protein that carries oxygen throughout your...
Aging is the bane of our existence. Accompanying aging are the inevitable facial fine lines, wrinkles and skin sagging. Although you cannot reverse your age, plenty of skin firming remedies can help reduce the appearance of aging skin. Thanks to...
Varicose veins are blood vessels that swell, twist and become visible under the skin. This condition commonly affects the veins in the lower legs but may also affect the blood vessels in the rectum in a condition called hemorrhoids. Varicose veins...
Cellulite is a common condition in which the connective tissue beneath the skin hardens at the same time that fat cells expand (due to weight gain). These events cause dimpling, or cellulite, on the skin's outer surface. There are many approved...
Overlapping toes are somewhat common as hereditary defects in newborns, but they can also arise later in life from habitually wearing ill-fitting shoes. The earlier the condition is treated the more easily it is treated, usually noninvasively, but...
Kyphoplasty is a procedure used to relieve pain associated with a compression fracture of a spine bone, or vertebra. With vertebral compression fractures, the bone collapses on itself. Kyphoplasty uses a balloon-like device to create a cavity...
You may notice sagging skin around your face as you age. This is part of the normal aging process that men and women go through. You may also notice sagging facial skin if you've recently lost quite a bit of weight in a short period of time. Some...
While some may envy a woman who has ample curves, large breasts can cause back aches, neck pain and even interfere with breathing. You can reduce your breast size on a temporary basis by choosing the proper bra or on a long-term basis by losing...
In some cases, lifting heavy weights may cause chest pain and heart racing, or heart palpitations. Usually, an individual experiencing such symptoms has an underlying problem such as cardiopulmonary disease or hypertension. Using improper form or...
Part of the normal aging process is a loss of skin elasticity that can result in sagging facial skin. As we get older, skin becomes thinner and loses elasticity. Improving skin elasticity can be achieved using a variety of different treatments,...
Obesity is one of the primary risk factors for developing heart disease. At the same time, when you are overweight, your heart has to work harder when you exercise to lose weight, which could trigger heart pain. Avoiding heart failure and other...
Breast cancer is classified according to where the cancer originates. The Mayo Clinic explains that breast cancer can start in the ducts of the breast, the milk-producing lobules of the breast or, sometimes, the connective tissue that is in...
Blood pressure readings are most often taken in the upper arm, between the elbow and the shoulder. For some patients, obtaining a blood pressure reading in this area isn’t possible, most often due to the size of the arm. Sometimes medical...
In this free video clip series learn about comparisons between surgery and this natural facelift to rejuvenate the skin.
Laser hair removal is a non-invasive way to permanently remove unwanted hair. In this video learn how to do this procedure and if it's right for you.
Angioplasty is the mechanical widening of blood vessels used to help sufferers of obstructed vessels. Learn more about angioplasty, including frequency and dangers, in this video.
Angina refers to a painful constriction or tightness in a part of the body. Learn more about angina, possible locations of tightness, and causes in this video.
Cervical Cancer is found in women's reproductive organs and is caused by HPV (Human Papillomavirus). Learn more about this cancer in this video and ways to recognize and treat it.