For most of us, it's something out of a novel of the 1800s. However, this tropical disease is still around and a threat in numerous parts of the world:
http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/5411068/what_are_the_stages_of_yaws.html?cat=70
Thursday, May 27, 2010
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
Tennis elbow, anyone?
You don't have to swing a tennis racket to contract tennis elbow. Here's what causes it and the treatments that are effective:
http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/5417638/tips_for_treating_tennis_elbow.html?cat=70
http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/5417638/tips_for_treating_tennis_elbow.html?cat=70
Saturday, May 22, 2010
What causes Williams syndrome?
It's a rare disease associated with faulty genes. Here's more about Williams syndrome:
http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/3004292/causes_of_williams_syndrome.html?cat=70
http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/3004292/causes_of_williams_syndrome.html?cat=70
Tuesday, May 18, 2010
What is sympathetic ophthalmia?
You injure or have surgery on one eye. At some later date - sometimes years after the fact - your other eye develops problems. Read why here:
http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/3008170/what_is_sympathetic_ophthalmia.html?cat=70
http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/3008170/what_is_sympathetic_ophthalmia.html?cat=70
Wednesday, May 12, 2010
Is there a miniature goat in your family's future?
Miniature goats are the hottest pets around. Here's what you need to know before you buy one:
http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/2971192/should_you_get_a_miniature_goat_for.html?cat=53
http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/2971192/should_you_get_a_miniature_goat_for.html?cat=53
What are the skin problems linked to aging?
Some of them are cosmetic and harmless. Others aren't. Here's the scoop:
http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/2927296/a_guide_to_skin_problems_associated.html?cat=5
http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/2927296/a_guide_to_skin_problems_associated.html?cat=5
Monday, May 10, 2010
New treatment for diabetes in the works
Researchers have produced some potent molecules that could revolutionize treatment for diabetes:
http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/2982004/researchers_identify_a_new_way_to_treat.html?cat=70
http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/2982004/researchers_identify_a_new_way_to_treat.html?cat=70
Friday, May 7, 2010
What is Bornholm disease?
It's rare but very contagious. It's linked to a common virus but takes its name from a small island. Read about this disease here:
http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/2914192/what_is_bornholm_disease.html?cat=70
http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/2914192/what_is_bornholm_disease.html?cat=70
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