Men typically tend to be quiet about their health concerns, and at times that can have devastating consequences. Many of us have been taught from childhood to "suck it up" and not complain. While this attitude can be beneficial in some aspects of life, it should not...
Constipation is defined as having a bowel movement less frequently than three times a week. Many people are prone to this common problem, and there are a number of things that can be done to decrease the chance of constipation developing: Drink plenty of fluids,...
Antibiotics are most commonly used to treat bacterial infections. Appropriately used, they significantly shorten the duration and severity of disease, and have dramatically helped increase life expectancy in the last century. However, antibiotic use is not without...
MRSA, or Methicillin-resistant Staph aureus, is a bacterial infection which is becoming more frequent worldwide, largely due to the overuse of antibiotics. What makes it problematic is that many common and widely prescribed antibiotics, such as amoxicillin and...
Economics times are tough, and cost of prescription medication can take a significant bite out of one's budget. Many name brand prescriptions cost several hundreds of dollars for one month's supply. Even generics, while still much cheaper than their respective name...
Muscle cramps (not to be confused with illness related stomach cramps) are very common and quite painful. They usually happen suddenly and can involve any muscle, but most often the legs and frequently in the middle of the night. Gently stretching the affected...
Ringing in the ears is known as tinnitus. It can be quite annoying and can disrupt one's life. Fortunately, many causes are reversible. Some of the common causes of tinnitus include the following: Anti-inflammatory Medications: Aspirin products, as well as other...