Peptic ulcer disease diet
What is peptic ulcer?Thecondition is caused by having an ulceration which may be caused by a number of reasons. There are different types of ulcers. This article discusses one of...
Broken toe healing time
Facts about a Broken ToeBroken toe is not an injury to be takenlightly, even though it often is and it can be misinterpreted for asprained toe or for a mere...
Why are yawns contagious
The Phenomenon of YawningWe yawn countless times during our lifetime. This is an involuntary action which can be best described as a process of opening our mouth wide for about...
Bionic limbs promise to improve an amputee quality of life
What Does Bionics Stand for?Even though most of us have heard about this expression in science fiction novels and movies, today, bionics is slowly getting closer to our reality. It...
Dysfunctional uterine bleeding
Dysfunctional uterine bleeding (DUB) is abnormal bleeding from the uterus that may affect women in their childbearing years. However, this bleeding is most commonly seen in women who are either...
Prevention of giardia
About giardiaGiardia infection, just like its name suggests, is caused by a microscopic parasite called giardia, which can be found all over the world, but especially in the areas with...
Causes of gingivitis
Gingivitis is a very common disease of the gums. It is a mild form of gum disease or periodontitis, which, however, can easily progress into more serious dental problem. It...
Acute proctitis facts
Proctitis is a condition characterized by inflammation of the lining in the anus and the rectum. This condition could be either acute or chronic, which is determined on duration of...
Benign rolandic epilepsy
Benign rolandic epilepsy represents an epilepsy syndrome and is characterized by seizures that most commonly affect the face and sometimes the body. The condition is also known under the names...
Blisters on fingers
Blisters can affect different parts of the body. However, they most commonly form on the fingers or toes.What are Blisters?A blister is a collection of fluid called serum between the...