Archive for August, 2010



  • Miracle Woman and the Giant Tumor
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    Miracle Woman and the Giant Tumor
    Doctors may have just removed what can be called the world’s largest malignant tumor. This tumor was growing inside the woman from Argentina and had probably been growing there for the last 18 months. The tumor was located in the 54 year old woman’s womb, and was taken out at a hospital near the capital, Buenos Aires. Tumor in the womb – The womb is said to be especially hospitable an environment for foreign growths. These generally tend to occur in middle life, and are generally fibroid or cancerous in nature. In some cases, what started out as fibroids might turn into malignant tumors after a period of time. The Miraculous Case The woman got the 8.7 pound heavy growth removed from her womb during an operation that took a good four hours to complete. The unnamed patient was said to be discharged at weighing 7 pounds lighter  [...]
    Posted at August 26th, 2010 | News
  • The Timeline of Growth – Trimester One
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    The Timeline of Growth – Trimester One
    You’ve found out, only recently, that you’re going to a mommy. First things first, congratulations woman! You’re now, officially, in one of the most exciting phases of your lives. The journey hereon is going to be exciting for your body, as well as your baby. You might want to know what it is that is happening inside your uterus when your baby is growing. Use this timeline to keep an eye on how your baby’s life is developing on the inside of your body. Baby’s Due In… 40-35 Weeks At this point of time, the growth of a baby will be slow. This is the earliest stage of pregnancy. The embryo will measure about 0.05 millimeters at this point of your pregnancy; and the changes begin to take place. The central nervous system and the heart, along with the skeleton of your baby are beginning to develop. 34 Weeks Regardless of the  [...]
    Posted at August 19th, 2010 | Pregnancy
  • Going Beyond The Blues
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    Going Beyond The Blues
    Do you think you’re the types who can never get out of that depression that has seemed to turn your entire life into one big lump of lard? You’ve tried what may seem like eight psychiatrists; seven programs of hospitalization and 23 combinations of medications; and nothing seems to have worked! If this sounds like you, then maybe it is time you took charge of your own life, for your own good. Believe me when I say this; you don’t epitomize Humpty Dumpty who just can’t get out of a nervous breakdown. That just isn’t you! Read on with me; and learn about the simple things that can help you get your awry life back on track. Laugh your guts out – Have you realized this one thing? When you watch a person laugh or cry from around 10 feet away, you might not instantly be able to tell the difference. But that doesn’t make the  [...]
    Posted at August 17th, 2010 | Depression
  • Grain sized brains
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    Grain sized brains
    It sounds a lot like the kind of thing you would entertain on a flight of fancy, but don’t think that this news is a step too far or that you’ve waked straight into a twisted April Fools prank. Canadian scientists have managed to bridge a gap between fiction and reality by successfully melding human brain cells and that ultimate symbol of artificial intelligence, the silicon chip as they attempt to tune in to and understand more about the manner in which the neurons communicate. Don’t be alarmed though, a Terminator isn’t going to be coming after you any time soon. It’s a micro-chip sized brain, and the medical advances it promises are staggering. It’ll help scientists understand how brain cells perform and go about their task in the normal way of functioning and thus record their activities and abnormalities which will  [...]
    Posted at August 12th, 2010 | News
  • Embarrassing Health Problems That Women Refuse to Talk About
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    Embarrassing Health Problems That Women Refuse to Talk About
    A lot of women undergo a number of embarrassing health problems that they refuse to firstly, admit to and secondly, they won’t discuss it with too many people for fear of being humiliated. Problem # 1 ~ Vaginal Farts – This problem could be mortifying – yes; but it sure isn’t dangerous; and luckily it isn’t smelly either.  It is a case of air being compressed and isn’t really indication of an internal problem, claim health experts. Problem # 2 ~ Nipple Hair – This phenomenon is fairly common, though it might be extremely difficult to put your finger on how many women suffer from this problem. According to Dr. Ross, the estimate can be placed on around 10 – 15% of women. This problem is known to become more prominent with age. The worst part about these problems is that it hits you when you see the stark opposites  [...]
    Posted at August 10th, 2010 | Women Health
  • Cranberry Juice for Perspiration
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    Cranberry Juice for Perspiration
    Just imagine a situation, where one of your close friends denies hugging you. And later on you realize it is due to your body odor. Isn’t it too embarrassing situation. Well, this happens with everyone, so there is no need to feel so bad about it. Most of everyone has experienced this situation. Body odor is not any disease that might need any medical attention. But, yes this is associated with imbalanced hormones and weak immune system in the body. A bad body odor is actually caused due to heavy perspiration from the body. This is generally found in folds of knees, underarms, and neck. Heavy perspiration is a problem that occurs while sweating. Sweating is natural reaction of body to change in environment or increased level of heat in environment. Perspiration is considered as natural way to cool down your body temperature that  [...]
    Posted at August 5th, 2010 | Beauty & Skin Care
  • Fenugreek seeds effective for skin
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    Fenugreek seeds effective for skin
    From ancient days, fenugreek has contributed to numerous health benefits. This herb has been used as main ingredient in traditional medicines. People all across the world have gained immense faith in Indian traditional medicines- that is valued for curing numerous ailments. Initially, this herb was grown only in the Mediterranean regions of the world, but now it is cultivated all over the world. The fenugreek seeds of this plant are used as herb, while the leaves are utilized as culinary spice. This herb is also known as Greek hay and fenugreek in roman. A member of Fabaceae family, this herb is binomially christened as trigonella foenum graecum. This semi- arid crop thus does not require any specific climate to grow. Fenugreek seeds contain good amount of vitamin C, protein, potassium, niacin, and diosgenin- a component similar  [...]
    Posted at August 3rd, 2010 | Beauty & Skin Care
  • England’s Tryst with the Vampirish Superfly
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    England’s Tryst with the Vampirish Superfly
    With Cheryl Cole’s recent tryst with malaria, it is evident that the insect bite situation is once again on the rise. There is, however, one more competitor (not like we needed any more) in the insects-that-can-bite category. This time around, it is the surge in the population of a certain superfly that is causing all the agony. According to experts, there is this superfly that is now developing a taste for human blood; and there has been a surge in the number of bites that it has been spreading around, which have led to a large number of people being hospitalized. Meet the Superfly – The insect in question is the Blandford fly, which is, in reality a tiny little bug which is generally found only in the streams that flow through the south of rural England. These bugs, however, have now found their way to the not-so-rural areas  [...]
    Posted at August 1st, 2010 | Health A-Z
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