Friday, May 17, 2024
Masturbation represents a part of normal development and is a harmless expression of sexuality for both men and women. It is more frequent in males (a recent study showed that 95% of men masturbated at least once and 87% or women). In childhood, masturbation is a wide-spread sexual behavior. As […]
Rhinoplasty, a procedure better known as a nose job, is generally performed to help the patient achieve a more attractive nose. It can also help treat breathing problems caused by nose structure problems. The procedure involves either changing the shape of bones and cartilage in the nose, or adding tissue, […]
Patient safety in orthopedic care and surgery is vital to the overall success of each case, however, it isn't the sole responsibility of the physician or surgeon. It is the duty of every healthcare professional involved with a patient's treatment, including the patient themselves, to make safety a priority. There […]
Epilepsy is a neurological disorder triggered by excessive electrical activity within one's brain. It is a serious condition affecting the central nervous system, resulting in fits and seizures. In this disease the afflicted person suffers from recurrent and unprovoked seizures. Even though epilepsy is considered to be a generic disorder, […]
No driver can claim that they've managed to avoid all distractions every time they get behind the wheel. Even if you are adamant about putting away your cell phone when you drive, there's probably been a time when you were distracted by a passenger, something happening on the side of […]
These interchangeable terms refer to discomfort in the upper abdomen, which may be associated with belching, acid reflux into the gullet and abdominal pain. Treatment in the first instance involves the avoidance of foods and situations that seem to trigger the symptoms and taking small but regular meals throughout the […]
With winter comes the onset of typical influenza symptoms. However, while last winter California attributed only 9 deaths to the flu, this winter already 95 deaths have been ascribed to the H1N1 virus of 2009. Experts aren’t entirely sure why this year’s strain of flu is significantly more deadly than […]
As a physician you take an oath to save lives. Every doctor does their best to abide by that oath, but you operate within a field where anything can go wrong at any time. The slightest wrong move, or misguided consultation opens you up to accusations of negligence and malpractice. […]
Being health conscious today means aiming to maintain a healthy weight, eat a balanced diet and enjoy regular exercise. It also involves taking care of your sexual health by practicing safe sex at all times. This is because not to do so means running the risk of catching sexually transmitted […]
Two famous men remind us once again of, well, our humanness. According to USA Today, injured New York Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez would most likely undergo shoulder surgery in late October. Meanwhile in Hollywood, a rep for Adam Sandler confirmed that the actor has recently undergone a procedure for a […]
Often a rash is ignored as it is expected to not be a problem. A rash can occur for many reasons such as an allergy, heat exposure or from a virus and these are not a problem and therefore people tend not to worry about them at all. However, there […]
If you are suffering from the chronic diseases and nothing has helped you, then it is high time that you must scout for the other options for getting an immediate relief from the pain. When you have chronic ailments, you are more often than not dealing with the same recurring […]