Babesia is a common disease that shares some parallels with Lyme disease, and the health department of the state of Minnesota reported that there were an estimated 59 confirmed cases of Babesia that occurred in just this state during the year 2017 – this was a significant increase from the previous year, and it raises […]
Conditions
15 Causes of Shin Splints
Shin splints are actually quite common. They are caused by repetitive strain on the tibia or shin bone. Runners and running athletes often experience this ailment. In fact, between thirty to seventy percent of runners are injured each year. Of these injuries to runners, nearly 35 percent are shin splints. Shin splint is a term […]
15 Symptoms of Chlamydia
Chlamydia is one of the most common sexually transmitted infections in the United States, with over 1.4-million cases reported each year. The CDC recommends annual screening for the disease in all sexually active individuals under the age of 25-years old. The bacterium, Chlamydia trachomatis, is responsible for the infection. Chlamydia resides in the semen of […]
8 Gynecomastia Signs Men Need to Know
Gynecomastia is an unsightly and embarrassing condition for men. The development of “man-boobs,” is every young man’s worst nightmare and severely affects their self-image, degrading self-confidence. Gynecomastia affects a man’s quality of life and prevents them from taking off their shirt at the pool or on the beach. The development of gynecomastia has numerous contributing […]
8 Gynecomastia Causes Men Need to Know
Gynecomastia is an embarrassing condition for both men and boys. The growth of fatty breast tissue causes an unsightly enlargement of the lower chest area. The situation develops as a result of a variety of hormonal and lifestyle factors affecting the way the body manages testosterone and estrogen output. Fortunately, the condition is not life-threatening. […]
12 Effective Cold Sore Remedies to Try at Home
You wake up in the morning to find that your glands feel swollen and your lips are feeling tight and inflamed. Oh no, it looks like you’re experiencing a cold sore outbreak. Also known as fever blisters, these small groups of blisters around the mouth and lips are due to infection by the herpes virus. […]