A frequent cause of severe headaches, sinus infections affect millions of Americans every year. Symptoms can include a fever, vision disturbances, nasal discharge, a sore throat and even bad breath. When you're suffering from a sinus infection, clearing it up is your main objective. Try these techni

Nose Bleeding CausesNose bleeds will occur in most people at some point in their lives. If you suffer from nose bleeds a few times a year or even a couple of times a month, it is nothing to worry about. The most common causes of nosebleeds are allergies; dry air; colds; a deviated septum,...

The national debate on the potential health hazards of perchlorate in our drinking water was further complicated by recent actions of California’s Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). While some applaud the California EPA for taking a first step toward establishing an allowable limit of this

A sore throat is a painful problem that makes both talking and swallowing miserable. Instead of resorting to over-the-counter medication, try a home remedy that utilizes ingredients you already have at home. There are a number of home remedies, including treatments that include the use of garlic, le

The thyroid gland regulates organ functions by releasing thyroid hormones. The two primary types of thyroid conditions are hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism. Hypothyroidism is more common, and happens when your thyroid is under-active. Hyperthyroidism is a term for an overactive thyroid, and can oc

Sinusitis is a condition in which the sinus cavities are inflamed. The symptoms are similar to the common cold. There is pain when the cheeks are touched and a constant headache. In chronic sinusitis, the condition persists for more than two months. Nasal irrigation can help get rid of chronic sinus

A look at the low-FODMAP diet, foods that are high and low in FODMAPs, and the health benefits.

Otalgia is the medical term for ear pain. Otalgia can be caused by a number of conditions.

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Alzheimer's disease is the best-known form of dementia, a loss of brain function that primarily affects older people. It gets worse with the passage of time, and there is no cure as of January 2011. Alzheimer's victims gradually lose their higher brain functions, with memory loss being the most obv

15 Ways to Feel Well and Live Well With Hypothyroidism, a helpful set of 15 different tips that canhelp you feel your best despite having an underactive or non-existent thyroid, from Mary Shomon, Thyroid Guide

Your thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland in your neck that produces thyroid hormone. This hormone regulates how other organs in your body function along with regulating your body temperature and giving your body energy. If you have an underactive thyroid, you are considered to be hypothyroid. It is

Enteric cytopathic human orphan, or the echovirus, is a virus or group of viruses that causes rashes on the skin of the infected person.The echovirus begins to harm the body in the nasopharynx at the beginning of the infection. It then spreads to the lymph nodes and into the intestines. As it spread

Everyone has experienced it at one time or another: pain and pressure behind the eyes and nose, the classic symptoms of sinusitis. The leading causes of this condition are allergies and infections from viruses, bacteria and fungi. Fortunately, there are several remedies that can help bring relief.

Septoplasty is usually performed on an outpatient basis.operation in a process image by Andrey Kiselev from Fotolia.comThe septum is the thin wall of tissue that divides the nose into two cavities, one on the left and the other on the right. This wall should be positioned in the center of...

IntroductionHypothyroidism is a disorder that targets the thyroid gland, making it unable to produce many of the hormones that your body needs to operate. According to the Mayo Clinic, women over the age of 50 are most susceptible to this disorder; However, men and women under that age of...

Information on the October 1999 Conference of the Thyroid Cancer Survivor's Association, from MaryShomon, Thyroid Guide, patient advocate and author of a number of books and guides on thyroid diseaseand autoimmune disease

Suspect Salads: Lettuce May Be Toxic To Your Thyroid! Toxic Rocket Fuel Found in Samples of Winter Lettuce, from your Thyroid guide, Mary Shomon

Dehydration or throat irritations due to a cold or allergies can create a constant dry throat. Fortunately, there are tricks to remedy or soothe a dry throat. The key is recognizing and treating the underlying problem.