On any given day, countless patients make the decision to visit a health care professional who practices alternative medicine. Sometimes they do so as an adjunct to the care they’re already receiving from a conventionally trained physician. In other... 

One can get swine flue twice? .Yes , sure a man affected with swine flue virus can get once again as it was said by the  National Institute of Virology. The main reason here is mostly 15 to 20 percent of the people who had got infection cannot develop... 

Latest studies say that men who are suffering with chronic insomnia are having more chances to die when compared to the men having healthy sleep. Women are able to cope with less sleep with out affecting their life than man. Scientists also found that... 

There are few topics in modern medicine that stir as much debate as nutritional supplementation. At first glance, it seems like such an innocuous subject matter. What could possibly be so controversial about the concept of supplementing in order to protect... 

The first Monday in September ushers in Labor Day in the United States. This is a federal holiday that celebrates the achievements of American workers and the establishment of the labor movement over 100 years ago. It also provides an extended three-day... 

OSTEOPOROSIS (Abnormal rarefaction of bone) Definition: This is a condition of atrophy of bones characterised by reduction of the amount of bone mass in relation to normal volume of bone. It is the commonest metabolic disease of bone and is found most... 

Definition: It is a severe form of protein malnutrition. It is not seen in breast fed infants. Causes (1) The factors which predispose to marasmus are a rapid succession of pregnancies and early/often abrupt weaning, followed by dirty artificial feeding... 

Eating out can be a challenging proposition if your goal is to maintain a trim waistline and wellness in general. But just because it “can be” difficult doesn’t mean that it “has to be”. I think the biggest determinant of... 

What is Hepatic coma? Alteration in the behavior, consciousness and some other neurological functions that occur in the parenchymatous hepatic disorder are collectively termed as hepatic coma. Causes: (1) Virus hepatitis, (2) Cirrhosis of liver, (3)... 

Definition: It is an intense itching disorder marked by formation of wheals. Causes: (A) General—(l) Allergy — food, drugs, parasites, inhalants etc. (2) Focal sepsis—otitis media, dental sepsis, sinusitis etc. (3) Psychogenic stress. (4) Physical...