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Although it may not come as a shock to anyone who has consumed an energy drink, a new study conducted by the University of Waterloo has revealed that more than half of youth and young adults in Canada who have taken energy drinks found themselves experiencing adverse health consequences. Of the 2,055 respondents who consumed ...click here to read more

Ventricular tachycardia (VT) is a disorder where the heart beats faster than normal. It is caused when the electrical signals from the ventricles are irregular. For a person at rest, a normal heart rhythm usually ranges between 60 to 100 beats per minute (bpm); someone experiencing ventricular tachycardia might experience a heartbeat of 100 or ...click here to read more

The use of essential oils for diarrhea can be a viable choice for those looking for a natural remedy to manage their gastrointestinal symptoms. Diarrhea is defined as having frequent watery bowel movements that are often an inconvenience in people’s lives, with most seeking a speedy resolution to this uncomfortable problem. Everyone has experience diarrhea ...click here to read more

Nearly 350 million adults around the world suffer from the mood disorder known as major depression. About 16 million adults in America, or 6.9 percent of the population, are said to have had at least one major depressive episode as of 2012. A new study from researchers at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine ...click here to read more

Chest wall pain or costochondritis, also called Tietze’s syndrome, is a condition in which inflammation occurs between the tissues that connect the rib to the sternum (breast bone). For some people, this pain can be alarming because it may feel similar to the pain caused by an oncoming heart attack. What is costochondritis? Costochondritis is ...click here to read more

Cerebral atrophy or brain atrophy refers to the progressive loss of brain cells, called neurons, leading to decreased brain size. This phenomenon can occur to the entire brain or be focused on a singular part. The most troubling issue with cerebral atrophy is the potential for it to affect brain function, as the location of ...click here to read more

Osteoporosis is a bone disease that commonly affects older women. In osteoporosis, bones become fragile and brittle, increasing the risk of breaks and fractures leading to disability and a lower quality of life. In osteoporosis, the body’s ability to create more bone becomes limited, so more bone is being broken down than replaced. Some may ...click here to read more

Sleep apnea patients use a CPAP device to improve symptoms of the sleep disorder. Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) treatment is delivered through the use of a mask worn while the individual sleeps. The mask provides continuous air through the nose or mouth to keep airways open from better sleeping. Research now suggests that this ...click here to read more

Status migrainosus or status migraines are a form of an intense migraine headache that lasts for longer than 72 hours. It is estimated that about one percent of migraine sufferers have this form of an intractable migraine. The common form of a migraine is often characterized by throbbing head pain, nausea, and a sensitivity to ...click here to read more

Encephalomalacia is a type of serious brain damage that results in the softening or loss of brain tissue. Causes of encephalomalacia are often linked to inflammation or hemorrhages that are a consequence of being afflicted by cerebral infarction, cerebral ischemia, infection, craniocerebral trauma, or another injury. The term, encephalomalacia, is often used upon gross pathological ...click here to read more

Transaminitis refers to having high levels of certain enzymes called transaminases. These types of enzymes are commonly associated with the liver, which produces several different kinds of enzymes that get released into the body. The most important of which are alanine transaminase (ALT) and aspartate transaminase (AST), which can be useful for evaluating liver health ...click here to read more

Involuntary muscle movements are often thought of as a twitch or spasm that occurs briefly but resolves on its own. However, there are many conditions where uncontrollable body movements become a persistent feature of everyday life and can affect almost any part of the body, including the neck, face, and limbs. This article will go ...click here to read more

Uremia or uremic syndrome is a condition that develops when your kidneys become too damaged to filter out harmful substances from the body, particularly urea and creatinine. Instead, increased levels of these substances build up in the blood, leading to the manifestation of dangerous side effects that may eventually become life-threatening. Chronic kidney disease is ...click here to read more

Muscular system diseases affect one of the most important structures in the human body: muscle. Our muscles produce the force necessary to help us move and function in the world. Without it, we would be bound to a single spot for the rest of our lives. Diseases of the muscular system can affect various aspects ...click here to read more