In Search of Enlightenment ponders obesity and aging: "When it comes to a disease like progeria, which is an extreme form of accelerated aging, I assume we would all agree that we should seek ways of preventing the disadvantage that comes with the...

A lot of people are worrying about the swine flu. This flu virus, although it isn't a pandemic, can nevertheless be fatal if not isolated and treated early. Most people aren't familiar with symptoms of swine flu. As a result, they do not take the...

Sometimes its just not feasible to call the doctor for a small wound or a light illness. Often we can handle minor medical situations without the need for medical intervention. Treating the condition may be as simple as applying a bandage or taking...

Substance abuse in modern society is not simply defined by the abuse of illegal drugs. Substance abuse is characterized by a habitual pattern of abuse including that of drugs, alcohol and prescription pills. The epidemic is wide spread and crosses...

The human hair goes through a resting phase for about three months before it falls out. There is a degree to which hair loss is normal because the hair needs to shed dead hair cells to grow new ones. If the amount of hair you lose exceeds the normal,...