Chemotherapy, also shortened and known as Chemo, is treatment with drugs that either kill cancer cells or prevent them from growing. Because of how they work, chemotherapy drugs will also have a similar effect on certain normal cells, causing a range of potentially serious side effects. Most chemotherapy is delivered intravenously, although a number of…
What are Lymphocytes
Lymphocytes are a kind of white blood cell that assists the body in fighting infections and diseases in a very efficient way. Lymphocytes are created in the bone marrow, spleen, and lymph nodes, and travel in both the blood system and the Lymphatic System. Lymphocytes are able to recognize and destroy the vast majority of…
Headaches during Pregnancy
If you are suffering from constant headaches while you are pregnant this can be an issue that requires further investigation. You need to determine a few facts before you can decide what actions are best taken. Are you having headaches because you are commonly a headache sufferer or are the headaches you are suffering a…
Headache Definition
The term headache is used to describe a pain or discomfort in the head or neck. It is one of the most common medical problems and is the cause of untold hours in which work is missed, dates are broken and frustration reigns for those who are regular headache sufferers. Determining what the cause of…
What Is Huntington Disease?
Huntington’s disease is a progressive brain disorder that causes uncontrolled movements, emotional problems, and loss of cognitive ability. Adult-onset Huntington disease, the most common form of this disorder, usually appears in a person’s thirties or forties. Early signs and symptoms can include irritability, depression, small involuntary movements, poor coordination, and trouble learning new information or…
What is Reiter’s Syndrome
There are more than 100 forms of arthritis, so it is no mystery why many people have never heard of Reiter’s Syndrome. Reiter’s Syndrome is a form of arthritis which affects the spine and the sacroiliac joints. This condition causes swelling, redness, warmth, and pain in the affected areas of the joints. Symptoms One typical…
Type 2 Diabetes
When the body does not respond properly to insulin, Type 2 Diabetes results. The majority of people with diabetes have Type 2 Diabetes. (Also known as Mature Onset Diabetes) This form of diabetes usually occurs in people aged over 30 years, but it can occur in overweight teenagers and even young children with a family…
Type 1 Diabetes
Type 1 Diabetes develops when the pancreas stops producing insulin. Insulin injections are necessary to treat Type 1 Diabetes. (Also known as Juvenile Onset Diabetes) Type 1 Diabetes occurs in about 10-15% of all cases of diabetes. It usually occurs in people under the age of 30, but can happen at any age. Type 1…
What is Snoring
Up to 40 percent of all American adults snore, but not many people are aware of what exactly causes snoring. How many people know what serious effects it can have on the health of you and those who live with you? Snoring is the rough sound that is produced when certain areas of the mouth…