Allergic sensitization and triggering of an allergic reaction may be initiated by inhalation of powder from latex gloves, or by direct skin or mucous membrane contact with the rubber. Latex allergy is most likely to develop in potentially allergic individuals who already have evidence of other allergies. Synthetic rubber is not a problem for people […]

Breast cancer natural treatment uses resource from nature to heal the body. It does not use conventional treatment. The natural healing process involves eating healthy organic vegetarian diet, moderate exercise and sunlight therapy. Breast cancer is found more often in women who have had no children or did not have their first child until after […]

Gum disease is one of the most common dental problems in adults and is also one of the leading causes of tooth loss as well. Gum disease is a threat to your oral health. Research is also pointing to possible health effects of periodontal diseases that go well beyond your mouth. Whether it is stopped, […]

The term kidney cancer generally refers to any cancer arising in the kidney or renal pelvis, but most of the tumors considered in this analysis are renal Kidney Cancer cell carcinomas, which arise from cells in the tubules of the filtration portion of the kidney. Kidney cancer is a cancer that starts in the kidneys. […]

The heart itself gets oxygen and nutrients through blood vessels called the coronary arteries. When the blood fl ow to the heart is cut off, the decrease in the supply of oxygen and nutrients can cause lasting damage to this vital organ. When the blockage is sudden, it is called a heart attack. If the […]

Cholesterol is a fatty substance that your body needs to work. It is made in the liver and found in food that comes from animals, such as meat,eggs, milk products, butter and lard. Too much cholesterol in your blood can be harmful to your body and can increase your risk for heart disease. You are […]

What is depression? Everyone occasionally feels sad, but these feelings are usually fleeting and pass within a couple of days. When a woman has a depressive disorder, it interferes with daily life and normal functioning, and causes pain for both the woman with the disorder and those who care about her. Depression is a common […]

Food allergy is an abnormal response to a food triggered by your body’s immune system. An estimated 3.9% of children under the age of 18 and 2% of adults have food allergies. Allergic reactions to food can sometimes cause serious illness and death. Tree nuts and peanuts are the leading causes of deadly allergic reactions […]

Doctors at Queen’s University in Kingston, Ont., did a double take when they spotted what looks like the face of a screaming man in an ultrasound of a testicular tumour. The startling image jumped out at them two years ago while scrolling through scans of a 45-year-old patient suffering from severe testicular pain, Dr. Naji […]

AIDS stands for Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, occurs when infection with the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) destroys the body’s natural protection from illness. The immune system weakens to the point where it can be invaded by “opportunistic” infections and certain cancers. These infections would not cause problems for healthy people. For people with AIDS, they […]