The primary therapy for colorectal cancer is surgery. At an early stage, surgery cures it. However, more often than not, doctors would refer patients to the oncologists after the surgery. And oncologists, from my experience living in the developing country, would invariably ask patients to undergo chemotherapy even if the cancer was “caught” at an [...]

Flea infestations on dogs are pretty easy to spot. It won’t be long before you see one rummaging through the dogs fur or hopping on you. The signs of worms in dogs can be a little more subtle. You often only realise that your dog has worms after the parasites have taken hold and your [...]

The most common cause for hair loss is iron deficiency. Iron deficiency is also known as anemia in medical terms wherein the body has a low iron level than what the body requires. Due to iron deficiency the number of red blood cells is reduced in the blood and result in a number of ailments. [...]

More than 100,000 Americans are diagnosed with colon cancer every year. According to the American Cancer Society most colon cancers occur in folks over the age of 35.The good news is this cancer is very easy to prevent. Just remember if you experience any blood in your stools or any unusual changes in your bowel [...]

What is Gestational Diabetes?Gestational Diabetes also known as Gestational Diabetes Mellitus or GDM is a form of diabetes that sometimes develops during pregnancy. It is usually noted in the second or third trimester. GDM occurs when the expectant mother’s pancreas cannot make enough insulin causing the body not to able to regulate the glucose.What Causes [...]

To effectively treat any form of hives is a challenge; you need first to establish the triggers, or the cause based on the signs and symptoms exhibited by the welts or wheals on the different parts of your skin. Most of the conditions manifest themselves in a similar way; welts on the skin that appear [...]