Acoustic Neuroma is the name given to a slow-growing tumor that affects the vestibular cochlear nerve. This is a nerve connecting the ear to the brain, and is located behind the ear, below the brain. While such tumors are not usually malignant, that is, they are cancerous, and they do…
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Everyone has problems sleeping, occasionally. Gone are the days when you slept for 8 hours straight. Occasional snoring, episodes of insomnia and daytime fatigue are common conditions that can happen to almost anyone. Blame it on the excessive work pressure, stress or obesity, but sleeping disorders have become a part…
Veganism is a way of life that involves a plant-based diet , avoiding all animal foods such as meat—this includes fish, insects, shellfish—dairy, eggs and honey, and also products tested on animals. The idea is to do away with cruelty to animals for food, clothing and anything else. People choose…
BO or body odor. When I hear the phrase, I automatically stop breathing for a few seconds . . . as if to protect myself from the onslaught. Ugh! On my flight back home yesterday, there was this girl in the seat in front of me. Sweating, stinking. Nothing unusual.…
My visit to my orthopaedic was due last week and I was looking forward to seeing him. He’s a pleasant doctor, if a little expensive—but has a great bedside manner and is a whiz at diagnosing and treating issues that come under his speciality. The clinic is also pretty close…
Most people think they have a pretty good idea of how to keep their teeth healthy and clean. They spend money on dental care, they pay for dental insurance, brush their teeth, and floss. However, few pay attention to how certain foods can wreak havoc on your teeth in a…
In spite of all the media mentions and health campaigns about the prevalence and management of Type 2 diabetes, there is still a lack of awareness about this condition. According to the most recent data released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 1 in 3 individuals will develop type…