Diarrhoea, the frequent passing of liquid stool is a common problem which often causes discomfort and can be life threatening when medical help is not sought in good time. Diarrhoea can be acute or chronic. …

They are yummy, delicious and highly nutritious. Sadly, not every child gets to enjoy the good taste and nutritional benefits of peanuts because of allergy. At least 2 percent of children in Britain suffer from …

The human body is probably the greatest machine there ever was! Did you know that your brain operates at 10 watts of power? Or that it comes out to play at night when the rest …

Dengue fever comes from the dengue virus, a virus spread by infected female Aedes aegypti mosquitoes. It affects more than a third of the world’s population, with at least 100 million people getting infected every …

Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), also known as cot death, refers to the sudden death of babies under the age of one for no reason. Post-mortem examination shows nothing either. At least 7 babies in …

For many years now, doctors have relied on aspirin to provide relief in patients suffering pain. But often times, aspirin does not do much to relieve excruciating pain. In such cases, opiate-derived pain relievers have …

Kidney transplants are done on people with end stage renal failure. It is more effective than dialysis and works ten times better. Kidneys can be donated from living persons or the deceased. Donations from the …

Chronic Renal Failure, abbreviated as CRF, is the slow deterioration in kidney function. It is usually a long term condition that can be very depressing to the patient. The condition mostly affects older people, mostly …

Nose bleeding or epistaxis in medical terms can occur for no reason at all. But sometimes it can be a sign of a more serious illness. Nose bleeding can be anterior or posterior. Posterior nose …

Alzheimer’s disease is a form of dementia characterized by deterioration of mental function due to brain tissue degeneration. It occurs as people get older, although some risk factors lead to its development in younger people. …