Myths and facts about cold sores
About cold soresCold sores or fever blisters are also known by the medical term herpes labialis. These sores, which look like fluid-filled blisters, are caused by herpes simplex virus and...
Stomach flu is not the flu
IntroductionStomach flu is one of the most common medical conditionsknown to mankind, as it affects a large number of people everywhere around theworld. One of the most important facts about...
Mental disorders: What is causing them?
A mental disorder is a condition which is commonly triggered by abnormal disabilities and distress affecting a person at some point in his/her life. Thus, these factors influence an abnormal...
Pacemaker procedure for heart
A pacemaker is a certain type of device which is intended to send electrical pulses to the heart muscles so that a normal heart rate can be maintained. A pacemaker...
Facts about Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS)
Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) is a sudden death experienced by a previously healthy infant that occurs after the baby has been put to bed. This condition is a tremendous...
Symptoms of pregnancy at third trimester
Pregnancy - what are the symptoms of the third trimester?Week 28The growing baby has reached around 13 inches now, and weighs around 2 1/2 pounds. Baby\'s senses are developing, and...
Best medication for ulcers
Ulcer is a sore that affects the lining of the esophagus, stomach, duodenum - where ulcer occurs most frequently, and intestines. Stomach works by creating a mucous coating that protects...
Best medication for cough
Medicines used against cough are expectorants, cough suppressants and linctus in syrup form. Expectorants are used to loosen mucus from the respiratory system. Cough suppressants are taken for dry cough...
Mitral valve prolapse complications
Mitral valve prolapse is one of the most frequent abnormalities of the heart valve, which is also known under the name of click-murmur syndrome. It is very often congenital, and...
Symptoms of croup
Croup is a viral disease that commonly affects the children between six months and three years of age. Since croup is caused by a virus, it cannot be medically treated...