Herpes
The term herpes generally refers to a sexually transmitted, double-stranded DNA virus, called herpes simplex virus (HSV) type 2 (also known as human herpesvirus 2, or HHV2). This virus is closely...
View ArticleCervical Dysplasia
Alternative Names: Cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN); Precancerous changes of the cervix Definition:Cervical dysplasia is the abnormal growth of cells on the surface of the cervix. Although this...
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Alternative Names : Plane juvenile warts; Periungual warts; Subungual warts; Plantar warts; Verruca; Verrucae planae juveniles; Filiform warts; Verruca vulgaris Definition: Warts are small, usually...
View ArticleHuman Papilloma Virus
Definition: Human papilloma viruses or HPVs are a group of more than 80 different types of virus, including those causing genital warts. They can be transmitted through sexual intercourse and have been...
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Towering disturbance:-……. Q: I own a flat on the third (top) floor of a building. The residents’ association has leased out the terrace to a cell phone company which has erected a tower there. I have a...
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Varicose Veins……… Q: I am 71 years old and have varicose veins in both legs. They ache, pain, prick and cause me a great deal of trouble. I wear the prescribed stockings but in summer the legs itch...
View ArticleCheck Your Breasts for Cancer
Cancer. The word is derived from “crab” and conjures up visions of multiple tentacles insidiously spreading all over the body. Unfortunately, the vision includes undiagnosed, undetected, untreated...
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Eating out, a lot :-.. Q: I eat in restaurants very often as my nature of work requires a lot of travel. Some of the places look unhygienic. What should I do? A: To protect yourself, drink only mineral...
View ArticleCancer Prevention
Cancer conjures up images of mutilating surgery, chemotherapy, radiation, years with doctors and in hospitals, and — most terrible — death. It comes in many avatars and can attack any part of the body....
View ArticleHuman Papilloma Virus (HPV)
Definition: HPV, short for Human Papillomavirus, is a group of over 100 different kinds of viruses, some of which cause warts on the hands and feet and others which cause genital warts and cervical...
View ArticleInterstitial Cystitis (IC)
Alternative Names: Cystitis – interstitial; IC Definition: Interstitial cystitis is chronic (long-term) inflammation of the bladder wall.Interstitial Cystitis (IC) is one of many urinary diseases....
View ArticleVitamin D May Have The Best Results In Preventing Illnesses
Vitamin D, a powerful antioxidant, may have the strongest results when it comes to preventing diseases, according to an article published in the Journal of the American Medical Association. click &...
View ArticleTorticollis
Alternative Names : Wry neck; Loxia DEFINITION: Torticollis is a twisted neck in which the head is tipped to one side, while the chin is turned to the other.It is a stiff neck associated with muscle...
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