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What is lung cancer? Abnormal cell growth in either one or both of the lungs is the simple answer to the question. In healthy individuals, the cells within the lungs go about their business duplicating at a normal rate and turning into more and more lung tissues. The lungs continue to function properly and all is well. But in damaged lungs, this rate of cell duplication becomes uncharacteristically fast yet new lung tissue fails to develop. These damaged (cancerous) cells begin to clump together and ultimately turn into cancerous tumors. Eventually, the tumors begin to interfere with the impacted lungs ability to function normally and that is when the full…

If you have thick, brittle, discolored toenails, you most likely have nail fungus. This condition, also known as onychomycosis, is a condition that starts off as a tiny white or yellow discoloration under the nail. This is due to the infection caused by the fungus which has managed to gain entry past the one-effective barrier provided by your nails. Because the fungus has now taken up residence under the nails, it makes it all the more difficult to treat. The discoloration grows larger and larger until the whole of the nail turns yellow, and the nail becomes brittle, which makes it prone to breakage. In severe cases the nail eventually…

If you think the only thing that not showering will do to you is make you smell, you better think again. Not taking your bath is extremely bad for your health, bacteria build up and deterioration of your overall health is expected. You’re more likely to get sick or contract infections, if you’re not cleaning the dangerous microbes off of your body reasonably regularly. Showering helps to keep your skin blemish-free, by preventing oils in the skin from building up, and this is particularly important if you regularly work out. Maintaining cleanliness is also important for our self-confidence, physical and emotional well-being. The main purpose of washing is to remove…

Vitamin B12 also known as Cobalamin  is one of the essential B vitamins that are needed to maintain a healthy body and mind. The body needs Vitamin B12 for a number of different reasons including converting the fats, carbohydrates and proteins from all food that is consumed into energy. One of the most important job of Vitamin B12 is to create healthy red blood cells. The prevention of heart disease relies on the production of healthy blood cells and therefore having adequate Vitamin B12 in your body is vital. Vitamin B12 is also important for keeping the immune system functioning at its maximum level. It also works to form the protective…

Green tea is quickly sweeping the world off it’s feet with its overwhelming health benefits. Green tea is widely known for providing a number of health benefits, including anti-aging properties, the elimination of free radicals, weight loss benefits and many other advantages. Many of the health benefits of tea come from EGCG, which is an extremely powerful natural antioxidant. The major job of Antioxidants is to get rid of harmful free radicals in your body, which can damage the cells, reducing your lifespan and causing other illnesses like cancer. Free radicals are responsible for many of the effects of aging, and the aging process can therefore be slowed down by…

Cervical cancer is the second most common cancer in young women and is one of the most common causes of cancer deaths among women, especially in developing countries. Cervical cancer is a type of cancer that develops in the cells of the cervix, the lower part of the uterus that connects to the vagina. It mainly affects sexually active women aged between 30 and 45. All cases of cervical cancer are caused by various strains of the human papillomavirus (HPV), a sexually transmitted infection and there are 100s of them. When exposed to HPV, the body’s immune system typically prevents the virus from doing harm. In a small percentage of…

Yeast infection is a fungal infection of any of the Candida species, which Candida albicans is probably the most common. Yeast organisms are always present in everyone, but usually prevented from getting “excessive” by naturally occurring microorganisms. At least three-quarters of all women will experience candidiasis at some point in their life. Candida albicans organism is found in the vagina of almost all women and usually do not cause problems. However, when out of balance with the other “normal flora,” such as lactobacilli, which can also be harmed by using douches, it result in overgrowth . The use of oral contraceptives and some antibiotics, and diabetes mellitus can lead to…

if you want to to know what’s going on inside your body,open your mouth and check your tongue.When it comes to your health, your tongue give you an indication of what is happening inside your body. The following are 10 things your tongue is saying about your health. White Patch Creamy white spots could be thrush, a fungal infection. It often occurs after an illness or medication throw off the balance of bacteria in your mouth. One possible cause is oral thrush. The Candida albicans fungus causes it, creating thick, whitish cottage cheese–like patches on top of the tongue as well as the insides of your cheeks. Another cause could…

We live in a super-charged society where fast-paced activity always seem to take priority over the basic need to get sufficient sleep. Today’s active lifestyle is so enticing, that many individuals compromise the need to rest and get enough sleep. Because of this attitude, many individuals are experiencing malfunctions in the brain, slow reaction to time, and the inability to focus. Oftentimes, these factors lead to lack of quality judgment in many minor and important situations. Lack of sleep may take its toll on one’s lifestyle and performance. On the contrary, many adults who get adequate sleep are happier and are more productive. Indeed, sleep has many health benefits that…