This week, we will talk about six liver diseases. These diseases are caused by six different viruses. Doctors have one name for all of them: hepatitis. The liver is located in the upper right part of the abdomen. This dark red organ is large. It weighs more than one kilogramme. It has an important job, … Read more
Today, we’re talking about headaches, a pain that almost everyone experiences at some point in their life. Have you had a headache recently? If so, you are one of the many millions of people worldwide who experience head pain. The pain can be mild and temporary, and easily cured with a simple painkiller like aspirin. … Read more
Today, we talk about compulsive hoarding syndrome. It is both a mental illness and a public safety issue. Many people in the United States are looking forward to spring returning. During this season, millions of Americans do what is known as ‘spring cleaning’. They open their windows to let in fresh air. They use cleaning … Read more
This week, we discuss health problems associated with extreme heat. We explain what experts recommend to prevent and treat these issues. Extremely hot weather is common in many parts of the world. While hot weather usually just makes people feel hot, it can also cause serious medical problems and even death. Floods, storms and other … Read more
This week, we will be talking about lupus and other autoimmune diseases. These diseases affect the immune system, which is the body’s natural defence against disease. Normally, the immune system protects the body against foreign materials, such as viruses and bacteria. However, autoimmune diseases result from a failure of the body’s own defences against disease. … Read more
Today, we will be reporting on caffeine and two popular drinks: tea and coffee. We discuss a study that found black tea to be healthier than coffee. We also discuss a separate finding that suggests coffee drinkers may be less likely to develop oral cancer. Finally, we look at how climate change could impact one … Read more
Today, we will be talking about diet and weight loss. Exercise is important if you want to get in shape. However, experts say that exercise alone is not enough if your goal is to lose weight. It’s that time of year again! The warm weather has returned to the northern hemisphere. Summer is a time … Read more
People have been using herbs and spices for thousands of years. Spices have even influenced world history. Herbs generally come from the green leaves of plants or vegetables. Spices, on the other hand, come from other parts of plants and trees. Some herbs and spices are valued for their taste. They enhance the flavour of … Read more
Many jobs require two people. One person takes the lead. The other person helps them. It is this cooperation that leads to success. The same is true of the human body. Much of our good health depends on substances working together. When they work together, chemical reactions occur smoothly. This keeps body systems in balance. … Read more
This week, we take a look at some recent news about depression. The findings were published last month in a special issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association. A new study found that more than half of Americans with major depression sought treatment. Ten years ago, only one in three did so. However, … Read more