09th June 2008
There are two major types of glaucoma: open-angle glaucoma and acute closed-angle glaucoma. Most glaucoma patients have open-angle glaucoma. There are usually no signs or symptoms in the early stages of open-angle glaucoma. The first sign is usually los...
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26th May 2008
Cephalic disorders are congenital conditions that stem from damage to or abnormal development of the budding nervous system. Most cephalic disorders are caused by a disturbance that occurs very early in the development of the fetal nervous system. Damag...
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23rd May 2008
Symptoms of Canavan disease, which appear in early infancy and progress rapidly, may include mental retardation, loss of previously acquired motor skills, feeding difficulties, abnormal muscle tone (floppiness or stiffness), and an abnormally large, poo...
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23rd May 2008
Canavan disease, one of the most common cerebral degenerative diseases of infancy, is a gene-linked, neurological birth disorder in which the white matter of the brain degenerates into spongy tissue riddled with microscopic fluid-filled spaces. Canava...
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23rd May 2008
Canavan disease is characterized by macrocephaly, lack of head control, and developmental delays by the age of three to five months, severe hypotonia, and failure to achieve independent sitting, ambulation, or speech. Hypotonia eventually changes to spa...
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23rd May 2008
The main function of calluses and corns is protecting sensitive areas on the foot. Corns come in two varieties: hard and soft. Hard corns are usually found on the tops of the toes or on the outer sides of the little toes, where the skin rubs against the...
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23rd May 2008
Common causes of blisters include friction and burns. If the blister isn't too painful, do everything possible to keep it intact. Unbroken skin over a blister provides a natural barrier to bacteria and decreases the risk of infection. Cover a small bl...
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21st May 2008
Perfectly sculpted and expertly proportioned breasts can give you the attractive and alluring look that you've always dreamed about. More and more women with discerning tastes are turning to breast augmentation surgery for beautifying the body and boostin...
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21st May 2008
The aspergillus species includes more than 150 types of mold that occur widely in the indoor and outdoor environment. Although most of the molds are harmless, a few can cause serious illnesses in people with a weakened immune system, underlying lung dis...
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21st May 2008
The commonest skin problem that the teenagers and the adolescents suffer from is acne. This is a type of skin disorder which surfaces on the facial skin as whiteheads or blackheads, lesions, zits or pimples. Apart from the face, it can occur in the ches...
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21st May 2008
Lots of women have problem skin. Sometimes it is too oily. Sometimes it is too dry. Some skin is blotchy and other skin is ruddy. Very few of us are lucky enough to have that perfect peaches-and-cream complexion that we all long for. To make up for all ...
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21st May 2008
Pick a few pictures out of when you felt the best about yourself. Make a rule that each time you want to binge, you have to look through the whole album, picture-by-picture. Surely looking at yourself at your best might help prevent food from going into...
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21st May 2008
Self massage is a great way to relax and invigorate you. Massage produces a deep form of relaxation enabling our bodies and minds to forget about everything and let go of life's daily stresses. But massage is not only about relaxation. As one of the old...
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21st May 2008
Cellulite is not a disease, but a common condition appearing in over 90% of women after puberty, predominantly affecting areas of the hips, thighs, buttocks, tummies and backs of the arms. Cellulite is the body's emergency store of body fat, but its ug...
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21st May 2008
The prostate gland is about the size of a walnut and is found at the base of the bladder. A thin tube that allows the passage of urine out of the penis (urethra) runs through the prostate gland. Fluid produced by this gland helps to nourish and support ...
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