We all get bruises every once in a while, especially those of us who are particularly accident-prone. Bruises appear when blood vessels become damaged or broken...
According to the American Cancer Society, there will be 95,270 new cases of colon cancer diagnosed in the United States this year. Most patients are treated wit...
Granted, you probably know better than to chow down on a green slice of "white" bread. But you may not know why moldy foods cause problems, and how prevalent th...
Diaper rash is a common form of dermatitis that results in a patchwork of bright red skin, as the name would suggest, on a baby's bottom.
While it can lead t...
Eczema, also known as dermatitis, is a term used to describe various forms of skin inflammation that lead to red, irritated and cracked skin.
The most common...
From the day you were born, the skin all over your body has been shed and replaced.
The body carries out this shedding and replacement with great efficiency,...
Whether you're aware of it or not, palm oil is one of the world's most popular vegetable oils. Although it's fairly cheap, it comes at a much larger cost to the...
If you suffer from a sleep disorder, you're not alone. Over 70 million Americans suffer from sleep disorders, and one out of three people have insomnia at some ...
The rotator cuff is a group of muscles and tendons that surround the shoulder joint, keeping the upper arm bone firmly within the shoulder socket. You may not r...
If you want to get rid of head lice naturally there are several home remedy options. First understand that there are many types of lice including head lice, bod...
Hair loss is perhaps most commonly associated with aging. So if you ever notice it happening in your child, alarm bells are likely to go off in your head.
It...
A stomach ache can be hard on a child, but it's also tough on the parent, who may not have the tools to heal it naturally. Treating acid reflux, on the other ha...
