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When a liver is working well, it cleans the blood, helps digest food and fights infection. It is also a bit of a bodily superhero — much like Wolverine and Deadpool, it has the power to regenerate when it has been damaged, replacing old tissue with new cells. “Anything that keeps your liver from doing...
It feels like a sore throat, but youre not sick: What could it be? If you grab a mirror and peer into the back of your throat, you might find that what feels like a sore throat or swollen tonsils is actually a canker sore. Canker sores can affect any part of the mouth, including the gums, teeth, and...
Frequent sore throats or tonsils that are so large they interfere with swallowing or breathing are typical reasons why a health care provider might recommend removing the tonsils. While tonsil removal surgery a tonsillectomy typically lasts only 30 to 45 minutes, the recovery period is...
What are Tonsils? Tonsils are collections of lymphoid tissue in the oral cavity. There is a tonsil on each side at the back of the mouth, they are usually visible with the uvula hanging down between them. Being lymphoid tissue they play a role in immune function. There is however a lot of other lymphoid...
Neck pain is very common in people within the age range 25-55. This age group consists of the working, job-going people. It is said that two-thirds of the whole population of this age group is suffering from the problem of chronic neck pain due to their daily habits. There are many causes of neck pain. Some...
Loss of teeth, gum disease, rotten teeth and a dry mouth are common complaints among the elderly. And as the population of over 65s and over 85s in England and Wales are projected to increase by 25 per cent and 50 per cent respectively by 2033, good oral hygiene has become a more pressing problem. But...
Methylation is the latest buzzword in the health industry, and for a good reason. In this column, I will explain why optimising methylation is the key to maintaining health, especially as we grow older. Methylation is a fundamental biochemical process that occurs at the cellular level in the body. It is the...
Strep throat is a bacterial infection that causes inflammation and pain in the throat. This common condition is caused by group A Streptococcus bacteria. Strep throat can affect children and adults of all ages. However, it’s especially common in children between the ages of 5 and 15. Sneezing and coughing...
Natural sore throat remedies A sore throat burns, feels scratchy and may cause pain that makes it hard to talk or swallow. The usual cause is a virus or bacteria, though throat irritation may also be caused by smoking, dry heat, postnasal drip or an allergic reaction. Try these sore throat remedies to feel...
Sleep is an essential part of your health and well-being. The restorative process repairs muscle and boosts energy, making it essential to our overall physical health and performance. Plus, sleep is closely linked to mental and emotional health—lack of sleep can result in increased stress, and people who...
If you are sexually active, the chances of contracting a Sexually transmitted disease (STD) increase especially if you invariably engage in unprotected sex. Most STDs are asymptomatic at least in the early stages and may be hard to detect without a proper test. It is recommended for sexually active people...
Swimming is one of the best hobbies that anybody could take up. It is also good for our health. It’s a skill that can be learned at any age and at your own pace, and it’s one that will do wonders for your self-confidence. It’s a hobby through which you could make lifelong friends with a shared...
An ulcer is essentially a break in tissue, or a tissue defect, whether that tissue be the skin, the lining in the stomach, or the mucus membranes that line the pharynx, mouth, and esophagus. The word ulcer derives from the Greek word for wound. An ulcer is in fact an open wound, an area from which...
When asked to describe a typical child with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), most people would describe a young boy who climbs on things, is impatient and does not do what he is told. Few people would describe a bubbly young girl with lots of friends, who works hard to get good grades. It...
Nearly six per cent of new cancers diagnosed worldwide in 2012 some 800,000 cases were caused by diabetes and excess weight, according to a study published on Tuesday. Among the 12 types of cancer examined, the proportion of cases chalked up to these factors was as high as a third,...
A visit to the cosmetic dentist is your first step towards a beautiful and a healthy smile. A cosmetic dentist is a person who can help you achieve your cosmetic goals and guide you more about maintaining a proper dental health. They are capable of restoring and improving your smile in multiple ways.
A lot of people play doctor when it comes to relatively minor ailments, for example, when chilly and damp weather brings on a cold or the flu. Instead of consulting a medical specialist, they simply reach into their medicine cabinets for a remedy – and its associated risks and side effects. In a recent...
Magnesium always seems to pop up on the list of supplements nutritionists recommend, and for good reason: Around 60 percent of all Americans are not getting their recommended daily intake, and that can cause some pretty major problems. But what is magnesium, and why does it matter so much? As you may...
Low blood sugar, also known as hypoglycemia, can be a dangerous condition. Low blood sugar can happen in people with diabetes who take medicines that increase insulin levels in the body. Taking too much medication, skipping meals, eating less than normal, or exercising more than usual can lead to low blood...
It is definitely exciting watching your child’s each developmental milestone, from taking his/her first step to participating in a school’s Sports Day. Besides gaining physical strength and coordination, the early formative years (0-8 years old) are also the time when a child’s cognitive, emotional...