Recent Health Blog | Common Diseases PostsHypothyroidismby Aimee Amodio27 Jul 2007 11:41 AMWhat is your thyroid, anyway? The thyroid is a pretty important gland -- it influences metabolism. That means your thyroid is in charge of calorie burning, your heartbeat, and even your breath. Hypothyroidism -- when your thyroid is underactive -- is the most common thyroid disorder. Dealing With Athlete's Footby Aimee Amodio30 Jun 2007 09:08 AMAthlete's foot is a fungal infection that causes a rash on the skin of the foot. It may appear between the toes, on the sole, on the heel, on the instep, or in multiple locations. The fungus is easily spread but can be easily treated at home. Different Types of Athlete's Footby Aimee Amodio29 Jun 2007 05:04 PMThere's more than one type of athlete's foot, and the treatment for each can vary. Toe web infections (also known as interdigital infections) are the most common type of athlete's foot. The infection appears between the toes, most often between the fourth and fifth toes. Lyme Disease: Treatmentby Aimee Amodio24 May 2007 07:05 AMLyme disease can be effectively treated with antibiotics. As with many diseases, the sooner you catch the disease and begin treatment, the smoother the recovery will be. What is Lockjaw?by Aimee Amodio22 May 2007 07:46 AMJust my luck... I get bit by a dog at the local dog park and my last tetanus booster shot was in 1999. Though the vaccine can last as long as ten years, experts suggest a booster every seven or eight years to be on the safe side. Your Genes and Carpal Tunnel Syndromeby Aimee Amodio02 Apr 2007 05:24 PMA recent study from Harvard Medical School says that your genetics may play a bigger role in carpal tunnel than repetitive motion or too much keyboard time. Kidney Disease: Eating Rightby Aimee Amodio02 Feb 2007 02:27 PMIf your doctor tells you that you are in the early stages of kidney disease, it's time for you to make some changes! Other health considerations -- like diabetes, high cholesterol, or high blood pressure -- may take priority in your diet choices. Kidney Disease: The Basicsby Aimee Amodio01 Feb 2007 02:26 PMYour kidneys have a pretty important job: they remove waste products and extra water from your body. And they work pretty hard, too. In a minute, a healthy kidney filters about a half a cup of fluid (between 88 and 137 milliliters) -- that makes for some 200 quarts of liquid filtered every day. Preventing UTIsby Aimee Amodio04 Jan 2007 01:51 PMA urinary tract infection refers to an infection in the urinary bladder. Your doctor may call this cystitis. An infection that spreads to the kidneys is called pyelonephritis. If the infection spreads to the prostate, it is known as prostitis. UTI Risk Factorsby Aimee Amodio03 Jan 2007 06:51 PMIn general, women are more prone to urinary tract infections than men are. This is because the urethra -- the tube that runs from the bladder to the outside of the body -- is much shorter in women than in men. Recent Blog Comments Aimee Amodio says... "Glad to help confirm your decision, Dale!" |
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