Common Patient Ailments

People with high myopia, or nearsightedness, are prone to retinal detachment, or RD. A detached retina needs immediate diagnosis and treatment to prevent vision loss.

Dec 1, 2009 - Sharon Perkins

It may seem absurdly obvious to say that breathing is good for you, but many people don't realise that poor breathing patterns are detrimental to health.

Nov 25, 2009 - John Richard Roberts

Learn how to lower blood pressure naturally by following a focused high blood pressure diet plan with nutrient-rich, low-sodium foods.

Nov 24, 2009 - Brenna Coleman

Migraine headache pain can be intense and lasting. Home remedies may help bring fast pain relief to adults who regularly experience agonizing migraine headaches.

Nov 20, 2009 - Karen Proctor

Not sure if it's a cold or the flu? The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has released the following information on cold and H1N1 symptoms.

Nov 17, 2009 - Pamela Wright

Walk in pharmacy clinics are springing up everywhere, and they see lots of patients. They obviously fill a need for fast track medical treatment without an appointment.

Nov 16, 2009 - Sharon Perkins

Headaches normally only cause mild to moderate pain but sometimes headaches come on suddenly and cause debilitating pain.

Nov 10, 2009 - Kristie Jernigan

A person who suffers a sleepless night is better off staying awake the next day than going back to bed. Here are some tips on how to keep a tired mind and body energized.

Nov 2, 2009 - Susie Yakowicz

A cough is a spontaneous or forced reaction to a throat irritation. A cough is a symptom, not a disease. Fall and winter seem to produce more coughs than summertime.

Oct 27, 2009 - Amy Andersen

Joint pain is a common problem, but tenderness and swelling around a joint aren't necessarily signs of arthritis; they could be due to bursitis.

Oct 23, 2009 - Stephen Allen Christensen

A diet for acid reflux includes the basic foods recommended for optimal health, and simply eliminates unhealthy choices. It's generally easy to follow and tasty, too.

Oct 19, 2009 - Jeanne Grunert

You will invariably find one or more withdrawal symptoms surface whenever you try to kick out a habit or discontinue a medicine that you have been taking for some time.

Oct 18, 2009 - Shyamakant Misra

Find out the causes, symptoms, remedies, prevention and treatment for migraine headaches, sinus headaches and dehydration in an office environment with dry cold air.

Oct 12, 2009 - Salma Jafri

Canker sores, or apthous ulcers, are a common cause of mouth pain. Here are some ways to treat canker sores to reduce the pain and shorten their duration.

Oct 10, 2009 - Kristie Leong

Though there's no cure for the common cold or the flu, how early you're diagnosed and certain treatments will make all the difference in how quickly you recover.

Oct 9, 2009 - Nancy Weinberg Simon

Repetitious computer tasks can result in serious injury, such as carpal tunnel syndrome. Here are some ways to identify these problems and suggested remedies.

Oct 9, 2009 - Vickie Britton

Colds can be frustrating and unpleasant. Help keep colds away with a few simple steps and some common sense rules.

Oct 8, 2009 - Stacy Herlihy

Simply understanding hangover causes provides remedies. Hangover symptoms can be severe, but preventative medicine cures hangovers by eliminating them before they begin.

Oct 4, 2009 - Victoria Nicks

Treat hangover nausea with a few simple actions. A simple hangover remedy can reduce the upset stomach that occurs after drinking excessive alcoholic beverages.

Oct 3, 2009 - Victoria Nicks

Enlarged lymph nodes are the usual reason for finding swollen glands. Being a major part of the immune system they often swell when the body's defences are mobilised.

Sep 29, 2009 - John Richard Roberts

Heartburn is just what the name says. It is an uncomfortable, burning sensation in the chest. Learn how to treat it naturally and medically.

Sep 21, 2009 - Denise Oliveri

From natural remedies for GERD to lifestyle changes, there are many ways to treat the causes of acid reflux, therefore preventing acid reflux from occurring.

Sep 20, 2009 - Brenna Coleman

Neurocardiogenic syncope is term for fainting that happens when a person stands up. Most people who experience this condition are in their teens.

Sep 18, 2009 - Stacy Herlihy

Acne is an affliction affecting large numbers of people of all ages, races and backgrounds. Here are some natural tips to help tame this indiscriminate villain.

Sep 18, 2009 - Tammie Doerler

This common and distressing complaint arises from motion in several forms: car sickness, sea sickness and air sickness.

Sep 16, 2009 - John Richard Roberts