Alcohol is a part of life in so many societies. In most parts of the world the consumption of alcohol at social events and occasions is not just customary, but is in fact a pre-requisite for any celebration. It is because alcohol is such a common...
Scalp psoriasis and seborrheic dermatitis are both conditions that affect the scalp of infants, children, and adults. Psoriasis is a skin disease that can affect the scalp and cause cells to form dry itchy patches with silvery scales of skin....
Recent studies and research show that although antidepressant drugs are not the exact cause of cataracts, they do increase the risk of a patient developing this problem. This is particularly true in the case of SSRI's (selective serotonin...
When you visit a home for physically challenged patients, the first thing that you would notice is the caregivers bustling about! Bathing, cleaning up, serving timely meals with oodles of TLC and tackling temper tantrums are just part of their...
Coughs and colds and aches and pains are just part of our everyday life - ok, maybe not literally, but it definitely feels like it! So is it actually necessary to rush to the doctor every time you have the sniffles? More importantly, how do you...
Do you usually avoid thinking about death, because it seems so depressing, dreary and dangerous? Many of us share these sentiments, which is probably why death is definitely not one of our favorite conversation topics at most social gatherings....
Candidiasis or vaginal yeast infection is condition that causes a burning sensation when urinating or having intercourse. There is also a thick white discharge and an itchy irritating sensation around the vagina. All women can suffer from a yeast...
For many, this might be the best news in ages! Studies in various scientific journals are now propagating the health benefits of dark chocolate. Recent claims state that regularly eating dark - not milk or white chocolate -can help lower blood...
You may be perfectly fine all day and not even have a sniffle, but when you lie down to sleep, you start to cough or feel an irritation in your throat. If this is something that occurs to with you on a regular basis, you need to get it checked as...
A cough can be annoying and it can leave you feeling weak and irritable. But there are reasons why we cough, and it is prudent to not prevent or hold back a cough. Benefits of Coughing Here's why it is good to allow the cough to come...