Disorders

What is Sleep Apnea?

Sleep apnea is both a breathing and sleeping disorder. It consists of a partial stopping of breathing during sleep.
Research has shown that, depending on the severity of the problem, breathing can stop in a sufferer from five up to fifty times an hour. This can lead to some pretty serious health problems. The main reason [...]

Disorders of the Liver

The liver is located under the diaphragm just above the stomach and is the largest organ in the body.
Countless chemical reactions take place in the liver every day including the synthesis of amino acids, the breakdown of proteins, the conversion and storage of sugar, as well as the storage of some vitamins and minerals.
It also [...]

Genital Acne: Is it for Real?

What is commonly referred to as genital acne is actually a medical condition known as Higradenitis Suppurativa. The visible appearance of this other condition resembles acne which is probably why the confusion between the two conditions exists.

What is the Difference?
Unlike acne, which involves the sebaceous glands, Hidradenitis Suppurativa involves a different set of glands [...]

Attention Deficit Disorder Tests

You may think that you or a loved one suffers from Attention Deficit Disorder or ADD. You may want to try an attention deficit disorder test to determine whether or not treatment is necessary for the condition. There are a handful of options to consider and you may find that your worries are unnecessary. Then [...]

Are You Plagued With Nightmares, Night Terrors?

Most people who have not been plagued with nightmares or watched a loved one suffer with nightmares, are probably under the impression that a person having any form of a bad dream during the night is having a nightmare. This is not necessarily true. In fact nightmares and night terrors occur at different stages of [...]