Cancer
15 Apr 2005
Preventing Cancer: Ultraviolet Radiation
UV radiation from the sun and solaria (tanning beds) causes skin cancer. Limiting exposure to UV light is the best way to prevent skin cancer.
Chronic Pain
11 Apr 2005
Diabetic neuropathy
Diabetic neuropathy refers to nerve pain and damage caused by diabetes. It causes muscle weakness, erectile dysfunction, incontinence and constipation.
Blood
07 Apr 2005
Pain
Pain is an unpleasant sensory and emotional experience common to many different conditions. If you visit your health practitioner complaining of pain, they will ask…
Cancer
07 Apr 2005
Nausea and Vomiting (Emesis)
Vomiting can also be referred to as emesis, and consists of three stages: nausea is an unpleasant sensation of wanting to vomit; retching is a…
Cancer
07 Apr 2005
Mood Changes/Depression
Treatment for depression information, Symptom of manic depression test for mood disorders
Bone
12 Jan 2005
Menopause
Menopause is the permanent cessation of menstrual periods. It is diagnosed after one year with no periods when the average woman is 51 years of…
Cancer
06 Jan 2005
Malnutrition
Malnutrition occurs when an individual has insufficient energy to maintain their body's essential functions, including growth, maintenance and movement.
Chronic Pain
24 Nov 2004
Psoriatic arthritis
Psoriatic arthritis affects some people with psoriasis. It is a chronic inflammatory disease affecting the joints, causing painful, stiff or swollen joints.
Chronic Pain
07 Nov 2004
Appendicitis
Appendicitis is the sudden onset of inflammation of the appendix. It causes severe abdominal pain and is treated with an operation to remove the appendix.
