People sometimes have physical symptoms that something is wrong, and, occasional symptoms, such as a headache, a back ache, or an upset stomach, may be nothing to worry about; however, if your symptoms are persistent or accompanied by other symptoms, they may indicate serious health emergencies and should not be ignored. So, here’s the list of [...]

Viagra was a revolutionary new drug introduced in 1998 that quickly become one of the most popular drugs for sexual dysfunction. Viagra works because it enhances the functionality of chemicals released into the penis during sexual arousal. Although it may increase sexual enjoyment, viagra has several side effects—headaches, flushing, dyspepsia, nasal congestion, urinary tract infection, abnormal vision, diarrhea, [...]

Although there seem to be some studies that herbs are ineffective, what often is not reported is that doses may be too low or that one species used in study may not be as effective as another. Additionally, you have to keep in mind, herbs have been used with great success for thousands of years, and, [...]

As people get older they often feel as if they have less energy. However, many people claim age has nothing to do with energy levels and you can be just as active and energetic when you’re seventy as when you’re twenty. A variety of factors seem to reduce energy, and they include obesity, inadequate exercise, stress, lack of sleep, and depression. [...]

In case you didn’t know it, there are a number of food drug interactions that are potentially dangerous. When taken together they may increase or decrease the absorption of a medication or they may increase or decrease the drug’s levels in the blood. As you can see from the following table, there are at least six [...]

Hiccups are a contraction of the larynx and involuntary spasms of the diaphragm that interrupt airflow and create the distinctive hiccup sound. They can be caused by a variety of things from swallowing air to eating too fast to eating spicy food. Everyone gets them at some point, even babies. Although they usually go away on their own within a few minutes, [...]

Cancer is among the leading killers in America, and, according to the Cancer Cure Foundation, “It is estimated that about 555,500 Americans will die from cancer, corresponding to 1,500 deaths per day.” With such a high chance of falling victim to cancer, it’s important you do what you can to prevent it. One of the best ways may be to eat the pungent mustard-yellow spice known [...]

Cold sores are uniquely connected to Alzheimer’s. There are two types of herpes simplex virus (HSV), type I and type II, and type 1 is usually associated with cold sores. HSV also happens to be contagious and can be spread from person to person through close contact or by kissing. In fact, a person with HSV, doesn’t [...]

According to Medline Plus over one million people have a heart attack every year and about half of the heart attack sufferers die. Many heart attack sufferers also end up with permanent damage because they don’t get help immediately. These statistics may change if you know and follow some key items to improve your chances of surviving a heart [...]

Although you may hear about the dangers of vitamins and herbs, prescription medications have their fair share of adverse reactions and medication safety issues. This is important because about 25 percent of all new drugs are biologicals, and with nearly 25 percent of all biologic drugs experiencing at least one safety-related issue, this can seriously affect consumers who [...]