Neuropathy is damage to the nerves; it can occur in people who have diabetes. Then it is called diabetic neuropathy. Diabetes is a condition involving high levels in the body of blood sugar, or glucose. These high levels may injure nerves anywhere in the body, but most frequently they target the ner ...
Different types of cancers plague human beings. However, skin cancer stands out with its huge number of victims. More than 100,000 people are diagnosed with basal cell carcinoma annually. Cancer results from the uncontrolled multiplication of cells. These cells accumulate in ...
Rubella, commonly referred to as the German measles, is an air-borne and highly contagious virus. While most individuals recover from the disease without treatment, the illness can wreak havoc on children born to infected mothers. In the mid-1960s a vaccination was developed ...
Also known as the powerhouse organ, the liver is the second largest organ in the body, whose primary function is to keep people alive and healthy. It performs several tasks ranging from cleansing blood and metabolizing medications and nutrients to storing carbohydrates, minerals, and vitamins.It wor ...
An infection in one or both of the lungs is known as pneumonia. Fungi, viruses, and bacteria can cause pneumonia. When a person has pneumonia, the alveoli or air sacs in the lung are filled with pus or fluid. This causes moderate to severe trouble breathing and can cause oth ...
Hernia is a medical condition that happens when a body part or organ protrudes through a weak spot or an opening in the muscle and tissue that keeps the organ in its cavity. A lot of hernias happen in the area between the hips and the chest, but can also occur in the groin a ...
