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A fungal infection, a yeast infection happens when the fungus Candida multiplies too much. It is an organism that naturally occurs but held in balance by good bacteria and a strong immune system. Sometimes if a body is undergoing hormonal changes like menstruation or pregnancy, or some drugs or some personal habits can negatively affect the chemical balance of the body leading to the overgrowth of the fungus. It can affect men and women but in particular women as over 75% will suffer from a vaginal yeast infection in their lifetime.

Most sleeping disorders are not deadly and are mere inconveniences. That is not the case with sleep apnea however. With sleep apnea, a person actually forgets to breathe at some point during the night. It is also possible to have a mild degree of the disorder and not know it.

In a fascinating broadcast on National Public Radio, internationally renowned medicinal mushroom expert Paul Stamets tells his story of discovering the medicinal potential of agarikon, an extremely rare and threatened species of wood conk that requires century-old trees to grow. Agarikon is today all but extinct in Europe, its remaining distribution limited to the old growth forests on the North American West Coast.

Gout is a disease that is characterized by high levels of uric acid in the bloodstream in the form of crystals of monosodium urate (MSU) or uric acid and deposited on the cartilage of the joints, tendons and the surrounding tissues. As the uric acid crystallizes or hardens an attack is very painful and could further lead on to chronic gouty arthritis if not treated promptly.

Have you or your kids been scratching your scalp lately? Scratching of the head and inexplicable scalp rashes are a sign of head lice.

In dire medical crises, such as cardiopulmonary arrest; a thorough knowledge of Advanced Cardiac Life Support as well as having the proper training for it could save a life in danger. ACLS prepares professionals for clinical intercession should someone suddenly be afflicted with the above mentioned medical situation as well as other critical emergencies.

Do you find it difficult to open your mouth wide? Do you hear popping, clicking or grating sounds each time you open or close your mouth? Do you find it rather uncomfortable to move your jaw each time you talk or chew food? Do you notice that your jaw tends to lock up when you open your mouth? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then you are most probably suffering from TMJ symptoms.

When you notice your hair loss for the first time you may very well feel a little shock. Hair loss? Thinning hair? How does this happen to you? You feel young and are full of virility and you don’t think it’s anywhere close to that time when your hair should start falling out with such vigor.

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Medical Spa MD’s plastic surgery and cosmetic dermatology forums are the scene of an unlikely brouhaha that’s more than just uncommon in medicine, it’s unheard of. (…)

It can be quite annoying to sleep with someone who snores. If you know someone who snores or if you are yourself a snorer, do not rush into thinking that snoring is nothing more than just a bad sleeping habit. In fact, snoring is often an indication of an underlying and more serious medical condition. The best way to stop snoring is to determine what causes it and identify the best solutions that address the root cause. To supplement cures, relief, and remedies, you can ask your doctor about other snoring aids.