SubscribeDepression is a condition which affects about 15% of the population. Women are more likely to be affected than men.
It is quite common for people who have been diagnosed as having Coeliac Disease to find themselves feeling depressed and anxious. For many there is a link between food and a sense [...]
Month: June, 2010
Depression and Celiac Disease
Generic Drugs vs Branded Drugs- the tussle is on
Generic and cost efficient
The question is not much about money when it comes to prioritizing life and death; but when the more relevant and more useful drug comes at half the cost of curing than with a branded drug, people opt for the generic version. Why, that appears to be the best choice for many [...]
Depression Is An Equal Opportunity Condition
Depression is a serious medical condition that can affect anyone. Men, women and children are all susceptible to this disease which can have devastating effects on someone’s daily life. Depression can come on suddenly, for no reason, or it might follow a traumatic experience such as a death or some other traumatic experience. [...]
Diabetes: Alzheimer’s and Diabetes Could Be Linked Diseases I
Diabetes: Alzheimer’s and Diabetes Could Be Linked Diseases I
According to a new study, diabetes and Alzheimer’s diseases are more related than everybody thought. Some researchers believe that Alzheimer’s could be a form of diabetes, because findings show that insulin production in the brain declines as Alzheimer’s disease advances.
Through a series of experiments, a [...]
Dangers Of Prescription Drug Addiction
In recent years, we have seen a growing trend, a dangerous trend that has unfortunately, cost people’s lives. While years ago drug addiction was related to street drugs such as cocaine, methamphetamine, or heroin, we now see the dangers of prescription drug addiction. In fact, trips to hospital emergency rooms for prescription drug abuse from [...]
Coping With Crohn’s Disease
Crohns Disease may seem like an overwhelming challenge; however, it is not an insurmountable disorder. You can lead a fairly normal life although Crohns is a part of it.
The first step in coping with Crohns Disease is seeking treatment. While at first you may feel like you are overreacting or you may feel embarrassed, the [...]
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) Information
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, or GERD, is the medical term for what most people refer to as acid reflux disease.
Gastroesophageal is a relatively new term for acid reflux disease. It has been used for approximately the past 20 years. Before that it was just referred to as heartburn. But heartburn is just one of the [...]
Crohn’s Disease Explained
Crohn’s disease is characterized by chronic inflammation of the colon. Most patients also experience abdominal pain and weight loss. The treatment for Crohns disease is similar to that of ulcerative colitis in the sense that it can be treated with sulfasalazine, mesalamine preparations, glucocorticoids and 6 mercaptopurine.
Antibiotics such as Ciprofloxacin and Metronidazole can also be [...]