Type 2 diabetes, once known as non-insulin dependent diabetes or adult-onset diabetes, affecting 90% to 95% of the 13 million men with diabetes. Unlike people with type 1 diabetes, people suffering from type 2 diabetes produce insulin; however, the insulin that…
Scleroderma? Scleroderma also known as systemic sclerosis, it is not a contagious, malignant or cancerous disease but, it is a chronic connective tissue disease normally categorized as an autoimmune rheumatic disease. In simple forms Sclero=hard and Derma=skin. Therefore, this means…
With about more than 60 naturally-occurring radioactive materials found in the environment (air, water, and soil), radiation is everywhere around us – either in these natural ways or with man-made radiation. While it is mostly used with safety measures, accidents…
Down Syndrome is a birth defect that is trigger by an abnormality in chromosomes. (the cellular structures that contain the genetic material of the body). People with Down Syndrome have three chromosomes 21 instead of a single pair. This imbalance…
What are Vertical lines on the Nails!! Vertical lines are ridges that grow up straight from the tip of your fingernail, also known as longitudinal striations or bands. These kinds of ridges can reveal more about your health, which occurs due to…
The Safe to Sleep campaign works on the Back to Sleep to constantly remind and help parents/caretakers to put their babies to sleep on their backs instead of sideways or on the stomach. What is this safe sleep environment all…