How long could you live with your heart outside your chest? For Christopher Wall it’s 34 years and counting. Having just celebrated his birthday on Monday, August 10th, Chris was recently featured on ABC news. Follow the link and check out his amazing story, and see some incredible footage …
Deep vein thrombosis, or DVT, is caused by a blood clot in a deep vein and can be life-threatening. Symptoms may include swelling, pain, and tenderness, often in the legs. Risk factors include immobility, hormone therapy, and pregnancy. When a blood clot forms in one of your deep …
Bell’s palsy is a condition in which the muscles on one side of your face become weak or paralyzed. It affects only one side of the face at a time, causing it to droop or become stiff on that side. It’s caused by some kind of trauma to the …
Sperm concentration decreased an average 52 percent between 1973 and 2011, while total sperm count declined by 59 percent during that period, researchers concluded after combining data from 185 studies. The research involved nearly 43,000 men in all. “We found that sperm counts and concentrations have declined significantly and …
Antibiotics are important for fighting off infections, but there is a growing global concern about the number of cases in which bacteria have become resistant to these medicines. So that more germs don’t build up a resistance to antibiotics, it’s important that the drugs not be used unless …
Treatment at home can help reduce acne flare-ups. Wash your face (or other affected skin) gently one or two times a day. Do not squeeze pimples, because that often leads to infections, worse acne, and scars. Use a moisturizer to keep your skin from drying out. Choose one that …
Although you can’t prevent acne, there are steps you can take at home to keep acne from getting worse. Gently wash and care for your skin every day. Avoid scrubbing too hard or washing too often. Avoid heavy sweating if you think it causes your acne to get worse. …
What Is a Hair Transplant? It’s a type of surgery that moves hair you already have to fill an area with thin or no hair. Doctors have been doing these transplants in the U.S. since the 1950s, but techniques have changed a lot in recent years. You usually have …