Health Facts?

Archive for September, 2007

Image guided radiotherapy

Image guided radiotherapy is a rising tool for treating cancer
The cancer is raising one of the largest killer diseases in the worldwide. The elderly people are seemed mostly affected by the cancer than the children in the developed countries. There are many tools that are available for treatment of cancer like CT-scan, PET scan and […]

Oral cancer

Cancer occurs in the pharynx or any part of the neck area knows as oral cancer. The oral cancer is more dangerous than breast cancer, skin cancer and lung cancer. Smoking and taking alcohol are the major causes of oral cancer. Oral cancer is mostly diagnosed above the age 60. Oral cancer is seen mostly […]

Skin cancer

The cancer is the second largest killer disease in the worldwide. The incidence of cancer increases as age advance. Above 60 ages more than 70 percent of the new cases occurring. Chemicals carcinogens cause about 80 percent of the human cancers. Children’s and elderly people is affected by cancer in the developing countries and population […]

Hypercholesterolemia

Overview
Hypercholesterolemia is associated with atherosclerosis and coronary heart diseases. Consumption of polyunsaturated fatty acids and fiber decreases cholesterol in circulation. Taking lovastatin, cholestyramine, compactin, and clofibratre reduce the plasma cholesterol level. An increase in the plasma cholesterol is known as Hypercholesterolemia. The Hypercholesterolemia is seen in many disorders. Such as diabetes mellitus, hypothyroidism (myxoedema), nephritic […]

osteoporosis

Diet tips for osteoporosis
Nowadays for complex biological problems we face in making simple dietary recommendations. To prevent osteoporosis in older women they should take calcium rich diets. The bone density is maximum between the age 10 to 35 years is the most important for reducing the risk of osteoporosis. This is because of rich calcium […]

Obesity symptoms, abnormal increase in bodyweight,Cushing’s disease or syndrome,types of obesity,Risk factors in obesity,excessive weight problems.

Obesity is an abnormal increase in body weight due to excessive fat deposition. Overeating, lack of exercise and genetic predisposition play a significant role in the development of obesity. Nutritional basisMen and women are considered as obese, when their weight due to fat in adipose tissue exceeds more than 20% and 25% of the body […]