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According to a study by Assistant Professor Jochen Schmitt of Dresden University Hospital and Dr. Christian Apfelbacher of Heidelberg University Hospital and Dr. Joachim Heinrich of the Institute of Epidemiology of Helmholtz Zentrum Minchen, children who had eczema in the first two years of their life were much more likely to suffer from emotional problems [...]

The days when a man wasn’t supposed to worry about how his skin looked are rapidly disappearing. It is now becoming more apparent that men’s skin care needs to be addressed just as much as women’s skin care.
To this end, many cosmetic and skin care companies are beginning to manufacture and market skin products for [...]

PMS is a true medical condition, and is being recognized more and more as such. Physical PMS symptoms include, but are not limited to breast tenderness and heightened skin sensitivity, while mental and emotional PMS symptoms may manifest themselves in increased irritability, depression, and a desire to be left alone (in other words, feeling antisocial).
PMS [...]

Sinus headaches occur as a result of fluid buildup in the sinus cavities of the face and head. The excess fluid exerts pressure on nerve endings, causing pain. Sinus cavities are located in the forehead and nose area of the face. Because of their location, it is not unusual to feel the pain of sinus headaches [...]

With the recent earthquakes in California (January 9), Haiti and Chile, many people are trying to pick up the pieces of the devastation this natural disaster has caused. The death tolls for Haiti and Chile are unremarkable, and the aftereffects of such a grand event may be experienced for many years to come. One of [...]

Testosterone is very important to male development. Without it, or enough of it, a young boy will not experience puberty, or will not go through all the stages successfully. Testosterone is a hormone, and, surprisingly, both men and women have it in their bodies. Women, of course, have significantly lower levels. This is because a small [...]

Many people still remember what they were doing the day that Hank Gathers collapsed on the court of a hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. This star basketball player wasn’t the typical idea of someone would suffer from a heart disorder. He was big, strong and athletic. No one would have ever thought that one day as he was [...]

Mesothelioma is a rare form of cancer that can occur anywhere there is mesothelial tissue, a lining that is found on certain organs in the body. Primary locations of mesothelial tissue are the lungs and abdominal organs, although it can be present in other areas, also. Mesothelioma has been linked to asbestos exposure.
At present, there [...]

Scientists have found properties in a bitter melon grown in Asia, Africa and South America that can stop the progression of breast cancer. It works by stopping cancer cell growth with a certain chemical found in the fruit. It can also help kill off the cancer cells.
What Is the Bitter Melon?
If you are looking for [...]

Some airlines have started allowing pets on board in the passenger cabin area. While many people wouldn’t think this would be a problem as long as they are kept secure and quiet, it can pose a huge issue for people with allergies.
Individuals who are allergic to animals may start to feel symptoms within a matter [...]