The prostate gland is part of the male reproductive system and is located below the bladder and in front of the rectum. The size of the gland changes with age, being smaller in young men and larger in older men. Being a part of the male reproductive system, the prostate gland functions to produce and […]
Symptoms
Are you feeling SAD this season?
Have you ever experienced being sad, irritable, moody or have you lost interest in your usual activities all at the same time every year? We have all heard about seasonal changes, even in areas that have only two seasons, but have you heard of seasonal changes in a person? As surprising as it may sound, […]
GERD – Symptoms and Prevention
GERD is a condition in which the stomach acid or contents from the stomach flow back into the food pipe (esophagus). The backwash (reflux) irritates the lining of the esophagus and causes GERD. Gastroesophageal refers to the stomach and the esophagus. While reflux refers to the back-flow of acidic or non-acidic stomach contents into the […]
Periods are not meant to be painful
It is human tendency to believe that certain conditions appear only among adults, failing to realize how ignorance leads to greater health issues in the future. Chicken pox for example, once a child gets chicken pox we believe that it is not going to occur again. Nobody takes the effort to know more in detail […]
Risk Factors and Symptoms of Diabetes
Diabetes Mellitus is a chronic disorder in which the blood sugar levels are very high due to inadequate production of insulin by the pancreas (insulin deficiency) or resistance to the action of insulin (insulin resistance). There are 2 major types of Diabetes – Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes In Type 1 Diabetes there is […]