This type of cancer spreads rapidly, thereby causing a health disaster. At first, a single tissue of the pancreas is affected, and soon the whole pancreas becomes cancerous. It can rarely be detected in the early stages, but one of…
Scalp psoriasis is one of the worst and most embarrassing health issues a person could face. It could get extremely uncomfortable and discomforting for a person as they lose a lot of hair on a daily basis. Some of the…
Every pancreatic cancer patient has different health problems. The type of pancreatic cancer varies from person to person. The pain that is an indication of the particular type of cancer starts in the upper abdominal pain. The pancreas has two…
The type of cancer that grows on white blood cells called lymphocytes is called lymphoma. This cancer occurs in the lymph nodes and spreads like a web throughout the body. At the same time, it is the most common type…
One of the more common chronic pain treatment options is a nerve block. A nerve block manages the pain by injecting an anesthetic in the area around the pain. This, in turn, interrupts the pain signals to the brain. Most…
Non-Hodgkin lymphoma can happen to anyone. Though there are some noted risk factors involved, it seems everyone is prone to this disease. Before opting for a non-Hodgkin lymphoma treatment, it is necessary to be aware of the risk factors that…
Nivolumab is a trade drug that has been lately attaining recognition in the medical world. Healthcare professionals use Nivolumab instead of opdivo as most of the people are well versed with the former. It was approved after attaining positive results from…
Headaches can have various types, and in order to diagnose a particular headache, doctors usually study the condition, as well as the type of pain, which also includes the pattern of attacks. If the type of a headache appears to be…
Nivolumab drug is a fully humanized, monoclonal, immunoglobulin antibody, with which clinical trials are being undertaken for the treatment of various types of cancer. Each Nivolumab clinical trial is conducted by the US National Institute of Health and is supported…
Cancer cells are those cells in our body that do not function as they are supposed to. When they change, grow and multiply out of control, they cease to be normal within our body. These cells become cancerous. Myeloma occurs…
Hepatitis C is a disease caused due to an infection by Hepatitis C virus that affects the liver. This health disorder has two different phases – acute and chronic. An individual having the former phase means he or she got…
Hepatitis C is a viral infection that severely damages the liver over time and leads to scarring. This disease progresses in four stages and starts with mild inflammation while finally resulting in severe liver damage or cirrhosis. Once the disease…
Throughout one’s life, bone tissues break down and build up again; this well-balanced process is called bone remodeling. The balance, however, tilts when women hit menopause and estrogen levels go down as estrogen plays a significant part in the process of…
Hepatitis C also known as hep C is an infection which is caused by a virus that attacks the liver of the human beings and leads to the inflammation of the liver. The virus of is spread by the contact…
Some people are unaware of the deadly after effects of being infected by Hepatitis C virus or how the disease is transmitted. The most important question that comes to everyone’s mind – Is Hepatitis C contagious or not? In this…
Hepatitis is a serious disease that is primarily characterized by the inflammation and damaging of the liver. Hundreds and millions of people all over the world suffer from the three different types of this disease, namely hepatitis A, B, and…
Hepatitis C is one of the deadliest virus-infected diseases that severely damages the liver and may even lead to death, if not treated early. Anyone having the hepatitis C virus in their body face a high-risk of developing liver cancer,…
Myeloma is a type of cancer in which antibody-producing plasma cells grow uncontrollably. These antibodies are proteins called immunoglobulins, which protect against infections. Myelomas are characterized by an abnormal immunoglobulin called monoclonal protein, or M protein detected in the blood…
Spinal stenosis refers to the narrowing of the spinal canal and it isn’t always painful by itself. However, if the narrowing causes any pinching or compressing on the spinal cord or spinal nerve roots, chronic pain including loss of flexibility,…
Mesothelioma is a cancer that affects the mesothelium, a protective membrane that lines many internal organs of the body. The best way to tackle mesothelioma is to get an early diagnosis. Sudden weight loss, shortness of breath and pain are the…
You might panic when dealing with a herpes outbreak, but you will anyhow have to try different ways of treating it. And one of them is altering your diet so that your condition heals faster. To combat the herpes virus,…
Probiotics are natural bacteria which are present in the gastrointestinal tract and form a part of the digestive system in the human body. There are good as well as bad bacteria amongst probiotics. Some can help in the efficient functioning…
Mesothelioma cases have seen poor life expectancy rates. Hence, it is very crucial to identify the risk factors that cause mesothelioma cancer, so that they can be treated at an early stage. This will help increase the chances of survival.…
Herpes is a viral infection that is contagious and caused by the HSV (herpes simplex virus). Once this virus has infected you, your skin will experience sores and blisters more so around the mouth, buttocks, genitals, and nose. You may…
If you happen to have gluten intolerance, the body reacts to any gluten ingested badly and damages the inner lining of the gut. The symptoms of gluten intolerance include bloating, diarrhea, headache, fatigue etc. This happens only when gluten is…
There is no permanent cure for herpes. However, there are many ways to limit its effect on your body. Here are a few tips that can relieve you of the symptoms often caused by this disease. Stay alert: Don’t touch…
The type of cancer that affects the bone marrow is called myeloma. It begins in the cells that are called plasma cells, which are located in the bone marrow. The bone marrow is responsible for the production of several different…
Herpes skin infection is highly contagious, and its sores take some time to heal. However, many couples have been living healthy lives without transmitting their herpes infection. Some may simply avoid sexual intercourse while others take certain precautions while they…
Genital herpes is a prevalent sexually transmitted disease (STD) that results in herpetic sores. These are painful blisters, which might break open anytime and the fluid inside the blisters oozes out. The genital herpes photos can give you a clear…
Multiple myeloma is a plasma cell cancer where abnormal cells start multiplying in number and overpower healthy body cells. This affects the body’s organs and degrades the immune system, which makes the body more prone to foreign elements such as…