Health

When the skin of someone with eczema comes into contact with the herpes virus, they may develop eczema herpeticum. A rare and sometimes serious condition, eczema herpeticum causes symptoms that can lead to a medical emergency. This article gives an overview of both eczema and herpes. It goes on to …

Fathers’ brains react differently to daughters than sons, according to a study published in the journal Behavioral Neuroscience. The research reveals that the gender of a child may influence the daily interactions of a father. Fathers tend to sing more and discuss emotions more openly with daughters than with sons. …

After having a breast or breasts removed, many women choose to undergo reconstructive surgery. While there are several reconstructive options available, latissimus dorsi flap reconstruction is a good option for many women who are not candidates for other reconstructive procedures. In this article, we take a look at what happens …

Migraines are severe headaches often preceded by symptoms that affect the senses. This common medical condition affects millions of men and women annually. Could a piercing that targets a particular point in the ear help to manage migraines and lessen their effects? In the United States, more than 37 million …

Menopause occurs when a woman has not had her menstrual period for a year. This occurrence is the result of a natural decline in hormones that a woman will experience usually in her 40s or 50s. When a woman has gone through menopause, she normally does not expect to have …

A small trial involving 10 boys with autism spectrum disorder showed promising results from treatment with a drug called suramin, which was originally developed 100 years ago to treat African sleeping sickness, a parasitic disease. Boys who received a single dose of the drug showed measurable, though not permanent, improvements …

Although the use of statins for treating people at risk of heart disease has been historically quite controversial, new research suggests that statins may promote heart health by improving the structure, and, as a result, the functioning of this vital organ. Statin treatment may improve the structure and functioning of …

Many airborne diseases affect humans. Understanding diseases that spread through the air, and how to prevent and avoid them, is important. There are several treatment options, as well, which people need to know if they catch an airborne disease. Simple measures, such as staying home when sick, reducing contact with …

Her heart had stopped beating and she was no longer breathing. Janina Kolkiewicz was declared dead. At 91 years old, she had lived a long life. But she was not about to stop living it. Eleven hours later, she awoke in the hospital mortuary with a craving for tea and …

Many people will experience feelings of nausea after eating too much food in one sitting. However, feeling nauseated after eating on a regular basis can be related to a variety of conditions. The conditions that cause nausea after eating range from mild to severe. This article will outline: what these …