Abdominal obesity can result in several health risks, including type II diabetes, cancer, and cardiovascular disease. Abdominal obesity, also called visceral obesity, has been linked to several metabolic problems, including type II diabetes, cardiovascular disease, cancer, and overall mortality.  Waist circumference (WC) and waist-to-hip ratio (WHR) are the most often used metrics for abdominal obesity, …

Abdominal obesity can result in several health risks, including type II diabetes, cancer, and cardiovascular disease. Abdominal obesity, also called visceral obesity, has been linked to several metabolic problems, including type II diabetes, cardiovascular disease, cancer, and overall mortality.  Waist circumference (WC) and waist-to-hip ratio (WHR) are the most often used metrics for abdominal obesity, and they are affected by …

Snoring can wake you up at night, and if it happens frequently it may be a sign of obstructive sleep apnea. Learn about causes and treatment for snoring Snoring can wake you up at night, whether it is because of a sudden loud snort or due to trouble breathing and gasping for air. In some cases you may not be …

Generic Name: hawthorn Brand and Other Names: aubepine, Chinese hawthorn, crataegus laevigata, English hawthorn, hagthorn, hedgethorn, ladies' meat, maybush, mayflower, maythorn, oneseed hawthorn, shanzha, whitehorn Drug Class: Herbals What is hawthorn, and what is it used for? Hawthorn is a thorny shrub of the rose family (Crataegus species) and has been used as a medicinal herb since ancient times. All parts …

Devascularization procedures can help manage critical situations of variceal bleeding A devascularization procedure aims to control bleeding from varices at the junction between the esophagus and stomach, towards the lower end of the esophagus. Varices are enlarged veins that occur due to portal hypertension. Ideally, esophagogastric devascularization procedures control bleeding varices by permanently destroying the vessels in the esophagogastric region. …

Rhabdomyosarcoma is a type of sarcoma made up of tumors that arise from muscle tissue and spread throughout the body. The most common kind of soft tissue sarcoma in children is rhabdomyosarcoma. Overall, it is still a rare malignancy, accounting for about three percent of all childhood malignancies. These tumors arise from muscle tissue and can spread throughout the body. …

Eczema flare-ups can be triggered or worsened by certain foods. Learn about what you can do to prevent or reduce symptoms Eczema, also called atopic dermatitis, is a chronic inflammatory skin condition that causes red, itchy lesions. While there is no specific diet plan that prevents eczema flare-ups, eliminating certain foods may help, especially if you have food allergies. Foods …

Early detection of diabetes helps maintain blood sugar levels and prevent organ damage. Here are the ten best tests for diagnosing diabetes. Diabetes (diabetes mellitus) is a disorder in which your blood glucose levels are consistently elevated. If left untreated, high blood sugar damages various organs, such as the eyes, nerves, kidneys, and others, potentially leading to death. Diabetes testing …

Chlamydia is a sexually transmitted disease that is often eliminated with a short course of antibiotic treatments including doxycycline or azithromycin. If you suspect you have chlamydia, it is best to visit your doctor and get tests done. It is important to inform your sexual partners. According to the Sexually Transmitted Infection Treatment Guideline by the World Health Organization, the …

Generic Name: norepinephrine Brand and Other Names: levarterenol, Levophed Drug Class: Alpha/Beta Adrenergic Agonists What is norepinephrine, and what is it used for? Norepinephrine is a natural substance known as catecholamine synthesized in the brain and present in the central and peripheral nervous systems. Norepinephrine is both a hormone and a nerve-signaling agent (neurotransmitter) that plays a vital role in …