Gum disease, also known as periodontitis, can cause the loss of teeth if not treated. It starts with inflammation of the gums due to bacterial growth and gradually destroys the tissue that keeps the teeth in place. What is Periodontitis? Inflammation of the gums is called gingivitis, and it is […]
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What are Indigestion, Heartburn and Dyspepsia?
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 […]
Steps to Becoming a Doctor in the U.S.
Becoming a doctor in the U.S. requires many years of education. If you’re serious about your career, you may be able to find a medical magnet program while you’re still in high school. If there is no magnet program, let your guidance counselor know that you want to study to […]
The New Cosmetic Procedure in Town: The Eiffel Tower Nose Job
Surely everyone has heard about the Eiffel Tower, the most famous landmark in Paris and the symbol of France. And yet, what does the pile of 7,000 metric tons of puddling iron have to do with cosmetic surgery? Apparently, the Tower has become a desired shape for a nose among […]
Laser Therapy Provides Safer Alternative for Chronic Pain Relief
For years, the most common and effective treatments for chronic pain involved invasive surgery or a reliance on prescription pain medication. However, with new medical developments, safer alternatives are now available that can be just as effective as traditional methods with less risk involved. One treatment that has received a […]
Types Of Hair Transplants Offered In A London Hair Transplant Clinic
London is a well developed city, with professional health specialists. Some of the rare, yet professional health practitioners are the hair restoration surgeons. These specialists are well experienced at utilizing the hair that is grown in other parts of the body, then they professionally plan them on the head. Here […]
Best Headphones to Prevent Hearing Damage in Children
You already know that loud noises can damage your hearing. You might not know, however, that headphones and earphones can damage your hearing more than huge boom boxes, car stereo speakers, construction equipment, and rumbling motor vehicles, according to the Stony Brook School of Medicine. The reason that headphones and […]
The Advantage of Laser Lipo for Skin Tightening
You've counted enough calories to earn a math degree, spent a fortune on fitness gadgets and never missed a date with the gym; but still, you're haunted by that dreaded stomach bulge each time you lift up your shirt. Right now, liposuction may seem like the only way to nix […]
Why Do Doctors Need Medical Malpractice Insurance?
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. […]
Things You Should Know about Medical Malpractice
The Journal of the American Medical Associations lists medical malpractice as third in the leading causes of death in the United States. Medical malpractice comes in right behind cancer and heart disease, and over $3 billion was paid out in 2012 alone for medical malpractice settlements. This is an average of one payout every […]
Common Golfing Injuries and How To Prevent Them
Golf might not seem like the most dangerous sport to the outside observer, but the excessive strain and repetition put on a golfer's body can lead to serious injury. Each swing puts pressure on various joints, muscles, and tendons of the body, which overtime can lead to overuse injuries leaving […]
Positive and Negative Effects of Contact Lenses on the Eyes
When I finally decided to make the switch to contacts three years ago, I thought that I’d be done with the annoyances of not being able to find my glasses and not being able to see in the morning. Plus, I was just starting a new job and thought that […]