Archive for April, 2010
Chronic heart failure doesn’t restrict men from having sex
The recent study the results of which were published in the Fears that men Mayo Clinic Proceedings journal has concluded that chronic heart failure in men is not a fatal condition that bans sex life once and for all, and men with this disease can still enjoy intimacy and use drugs ED drugs to help them boost sexual performance if being under close medical attention and supervision.
The researchers running the whole project, Stacy Mandras and Mandeep Mehra, have undertaken a detailed analysis comprising the results of other researches that studied sexual activity in men who were suffering from coronary artery Read the rest of this entry »
Tramadol and its alternatives in pain relief
When it comes to pain relief, traditional western medicine usually relies on drugs to overcome pain. There are many strong painkillers on the market today that can relieve even the most severe and chronic pain. But still, there are situations when people can’t take these medications due to drug interactions or certain conditions, or just find them ineffective. This is when alternative pain relief comes into the spotlight. But what exactly is alternative pain relief?
Alternative pain relief is any technique that is not included in the mainstream healthcare but is considered to be effective for pain relief. Fact is that some alternative pain relief techniques have been around for hundreds and even Read the rest of this entry »
Skin Cancer – Warnings and Signs About Skin Cancer
Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States?? an estimated million cases are diagnosed annually and around 20% of people will show signs of skin cancer at some point during their lifetime. Less than 1,000 people die from skin cancer in a typical year, although if you have any skin cancer symptoms or experienced any skin cancer warning signs, it??s important to have them checked.
People of all skin tones can develop skin cancer, including those with darker skin tones; and it??s important to know what some of the skin cancer warning signs are. Skin cancer tends to develop more on those parts of the body that are Read the rest of this entry »
Risk Factors For Prostate Cancer
The prostate is a small, walnut-shaped sex gland in men that produces the seminal fluid, which nourishes and transports sperm. The growth of the cells in the prostate gland is stimulated by the male sex hormone called testosterone. Though its causes are unknown, prostate cancer is a frightening prospect for men. This cancer threatens not just their lives, but also their sexuality. Possible consequences of treatment (even if the treatment has been successful in saving a person’s life) include erectile dysfunction and bladder control problems. Prostate cancer progresses very slowly and the early stages show little or no symptoms. If detected early, effective treatment with minimum side effects is possible. Once the cancer spreads (metastizes) treatment becomes more difficult.
Skin Cancer: Coming to a Face Near You
There are over one million new cases of skin cancer diagnosed every year in the United States, representing about half of all cancers diagnosed in the country. And skin cancer on a dramatic increase. There are twice as many skin cancers in our population today as there were 20 years ago. Given this rate of increase, chances are about 50/50 that you will develop at least one skin cancer lesion if you live to age 70.
This is especially true if you are fair-skinned. While skin cancer can occur in people of all races, those with lighter skin have a much higher risk because their skin contains less of the pigment melanin, which helps protect against an Read the rest of this entry »