The gallbladder is one of the less popular organs of the body that sometimes, issues and symptoms it causes can sometimes be related to other parts of the body until they are detected or ruled out as otherwise. Some of the most common gallbladder … Read more
Have you ever woken up suddenly in the middle of the night with a hand or even an entire arm feeling numb? Your immediate reaction was to panic, thinking if you just had a stroke, only feeling relieved momentarily after the sensation comes back … Read more
If you think having acne or any kinds of skin infections and wounds are a major problem, wait ‘til they heal to see the equally, if not the more problematic aftermath. This is because scars do not only remind you of the painful past, … Read more
How often do we say “Break a leg!” when we wish someone good luck? And why do we say that instead of just the plain and direct to the point “Good luck!”? Ironically, some believed that wishing someone good luck is considered bad luck … Read more
Gone were the days when the asthma inhalers were cheap as any ordinary over-the-counter medicines. These are mainly because of the phasing out of the old, generic brands of medicines that were said to cause damage to the ozone layers of the earth due … Read more
When we hear the word steroid, one thing comes at the top of our mind. Doping. But to set the record straight, there are several kinds of steroids and the ones used in doping are included in the group called anabolic steroids which can … Read more
The technology and constant innovation make life easy for us that all the things we need are almost at our fingertips. Even the most basic chores and personal hygiene are done with the aid of technology, whether simple or complicated, we simply find ways. … Read more
In some parts of the world, the mole is not just an ordinary anatomical anomaly (as some may consider it), but more of a sign that tells you about your personality or character. Some may even consider it a tell-tale sign of what your … Read more
As uncomfortable as it may seem, but yes, a transvaginal ultrasound is an important procedure in diagnosing problems within the reproductive system of a woman as well as the pelvic organs that include the vagina, uterus, cervix, urinary tract, among others. This is required … Read more
Do you think the proverbial phrase “my heart skips a beat” is just invented to exaggerate a feeling, especially when professing love? If you do, think again. Irregular heartbeat, known in the medical world as atrial fibrillation or flutter is an actual phenomenon or … Read more