Stomach cancer facts* Readers Comments 34 Share Your Story *Stomach cancer facts medical author: Charles P. Davis, MD, PhD The stomach is a hollow organ that liquefies food and is part of the digestive system. Cancer is the growth of abnormal (malignant) body cells: stomach cancer cells spread by breaking away from other cancer cells and go into the bloodstream...
What Are the Four Most Important Types of Exercises?
Exercise is the key to a healthy life. Exercise is the key to a healthy life. When it comes to exercise, it does not mean only the strenuous ones and exercising at the gym. Exercise also includes stretching and balancing acts. Before you decide on any exercise plan for yourself for the entire week, you must talk to your doctor....
Inclusion Body Myositis (IBM) Symptoms, Definition and Facts
Inclusion body myositis (IBM) facts* Share Your Story *Inclusion body myositis (IBM) facts medical author: William C. Shiel Jr., MD, FACP, FACR Inclusion body myositis is a muscle disease that gradually worsens. Inclusion body myositis affects adults typically with onset after 50 years of age. Symptoms of inclusion body myositis include progressive weakness and atrophy (wasting) of the muscles of...
Swine Flu Symptoms, Vaccination, Treatment, Causes, Incubation Period
Swine flu (H1N1 and H3N2 influenza virus) facts Viruses that infect the respiratory tracts of pigs cause swine flu. Swine flu is a respiratory disease caused by influenza viruses that infect the respiratory tract of pigs and result in a barking cough, decreased appetite, nasal secretions, and listless behavior; the virus can be transmitted to humans. Swine flu viruses may...
How to Remove Ear Wax: Home Remedies & Removal Kit
Earwax facts Under ideal circumstances, a person should never need to clean his or her ear canals. Earwax (ear wax) is a natural substance produced by glands in the skin of the outer ear canal. The wax acts as a helpful coating for the ear canal so removal of it is not necessary. However, in cases of blockage or excessive...
Infertility Definition, Treatments, Causes, Types & Symptoms
Facts you should know about infertility *Infertility facts medically edited by: Charles Patrick Davis, MD, PhD Sperm and egg fertilization process Infertility means not being able to become pregnant within certain parameters. Infertility is a common problem of about 6% of women aged 15 to 44. Infertility can be due to the woman, the man, both sexes, or unknown problems....
EPI, Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency Symptoms & Treatment
Exocrine pancreatic insufficiency (EPI) definition and facts Readers Comments 1 Share Your Story Exocrine pancreatic insufficiency (EPI) is a condition in which a person’s pancreas is unable to produce and/or secrete adequate amounts of enzymes into the gastrointestinal track resulting in an inability to digest and thus absorb some fats, vitamins and minerals from food. Symptoms of exocrine pancreatic insufficiency...
How to Lower Cholesterol Levels with Diet, Medications & More
Cholesterol definition and facts High-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol is considered "good" cholesterol because it actually works to keep the LDL or "bad" cholesterol from building up in your arteries. Foods like extra lean meats, skim milk, and vegetable-based "butter-like" substitutes may help decrease LDL levels in the bloodstream. High blood cholesterol levels are also referred to as hypercholesterolemia and are...
What Is the Difference Between Poison Ivy and Poison Oak?
What are poison ivy and poison oak? Poison ivy and poison oak are plants that grow all over the US. They may cause an allergic skin reaction if you touch them. Poison ivy and poison oak are plants that grow all over the United States. Either plant may cause an allergic reaction on any part of your skin that touches...
Does It Matter Where Nexplanon Is Inserted?
A Nexplanon implant is a long-term and effective birth-control method for women. A Nexplanon implant is a long-term and effective birth-control method for women. In this method, a match-stick sized implant is inserted underneath the skin in the inner upper side of your non-dominant arm, about 8-10 cm (3-4 inch) above the elbow bone. The particular location of the implant...