What is a Sebaceous Cyst? Sebaceous cysts, also known sometimes as epidermal cysts, are small bumps or lumps, which occur just under the skin. They are closed sacs, made of and filled with protein cells called keratin, which have a cheesy or...
Seasonal Affective Disorder, or SAD, is a condition where a person who is mentally healthy suffers from mood swings during a particular time of year. Typically, SAD affects people in the colder months of the year, mainly the winters and is...
The presence of phlegm in throat is usually due to a microbial infection or an allergic reaction. Phlegm builds up in the throat as a result of infections like sore throat, cough, bronchitis, and other such infections. Phlegm in throat and...
Phlegm is the mucus that is produced in the respiratory system. Phlegm acts as a natural defense mechanism to protect you against any bacterial and viral infections of the respiratory system. It contains various chemicals which fight virus and...
ADHD or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is a condition that we are all familiar with because of the amount of attention it has been given and the high levels of public interest. Most of this information and discussion has however...
Hear enzymes are biochemical catalysts that are regarded as markers and in fact referred to commonly as cardiac markers. They are referred to as markers for good reason - they are a good measure of heart damage. Enzymes are proteins, essential to...
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a chronic condition which builds over a period of time. Till date, there is no known cure for this disorder. There are several treatments which are available that can help reduce the symptoms,...
Psoriasis is one of the most common dermatological conditions to be affected by and occurs when the immune system sends out false signals that cause a reaction resulting in the speeding up of the growth cycle of skin cells. The condition is not...
BMI stands for Body Mass Index. It is a numerical calculation used as a measure of a person’s health. It is a simple formula that uses a person’s weight and height and calculates the correct weight of the person. The weight of the...
Hemorrhoids are a distressing and uncomfortable condition that a lot of people suffer from. Some of the simple natural remedies for hemorrhoids include eating plenty of papaya. Papaya has been found to be an easy food to digest and is thus...