Plantar warts can cause a lot of trouble since they affect the region around the heel and sole of your foot. Thankfully, there are a few very effective home remedies to remove plantar warts and bring relief. Here is an overview.

Spinal stenosis, characterized by a narrowing of one or more parts of the spine, typically occurs in the upper and lower back. This condition might put pressure on the spine or nerves in the affected area. It typically occurs in people over the age of 50. Treatment is based on the severity of sympto

The patella is the kneecap bone. The tendon that sheaths it is called the patellar tendon. It connects the quadriceps to the tibia. It is susceptible to great forces from the large quadriceps muscles, to cold, and to damage from rubbing on the underlying bone.

Ancient Egyptians used honey with wine and milk as a base for medicinal herbs; Aristotle (c.350 B.C.E.) described its use in medicine as did the Greek physician Dioscorides (c. 50 C.E.) and it is mentioned several times in the Old Testament. Honey is being used again for many wound types, including

Bunions are the enlargement of the great toe joint area, caused by a misaligned bone that deflects the big toe inward. Many people endure the inconvience and pain associated with bunions because they do not know where to turn for treatment or think they cannot spare the time to correct the problem.

Prolotherapy is a non-surgical technique that injects solutions into damaged connective tissue in order to irritate the inflamed and damaged area and encourage the body to repair it naturally. It was first developed in the 1940's by George S. Hackett, and applied systematically to over 10,000 cases

Melamine combined with formaldehyde or urea produces a product called melamine resin. Melamine found in floor tiles, kitchenware and fire retardant fabrics is fire resistant and tolerant of high temperatures. Melamine resin, also known as thermoset plastic, begins as a white powder. Formica, made fr

There is new evidence that long-term use of the most widely prescribed bone loss drugs may increase the risk for uncommon but serious femur (thigh bone) fractures.

The American College of Rheumatology reports that between 3 to 6 million Americans suffer from fibromyalgia, a condition that causes a heightened sensitivity to pain. The condition results in tender points on the body in various locations such as the chest, back of the head, and hips. It also causes

Nail fungus is also known as Onychomycosis. The symptoms of nail fungus are there for everyone to see, the nail visibly begins to become yellowish and brownish. The affected nail starts turning black and also may start to crumble.

A new study investigates whether nonspecific knee injuries affect the incidence and progression of knee radiographic osteoarthritis.

People with fibromyalgia get caught up in a vicious cycle of symptoms from which they cannot escape. Chronic muscle pain and fatigue results in the inability to sleep. These sleep disturbances generally lead to some form of depression or anxiety, and two of the most common symptoms of depression are

Homeopaths are constantly touting the virtues of different all-natural cures. Honey and lemon are two of the more popular products picked by those interested in alternative medicine. While they won't cure aches and pains, the use of them have helped in cases of joint pain and arthritis. Treating a m

Onychomicosis is the proper name for a nail fungus infection. When a nail is affected with a fungal infection it turns yellow and cloudy. In some cases the thickened nail can become brittle and even separate from the nail bed.

How helpful are clinical evaluations in patients with lumbar radiculopathy?

To keep up with your job, you have to be open to new things, one of which is to save your feet from cracked heels. And of course, dressing appropriately for the job helps.

It is very common for anyone about to undergo foot surgery to have questions and concerns, since setting out on a plan of corrective foot or ankle surgery can be a huge decision in one's life. The best physicians and surgeons will not only evaluate and diagnose your foot and ankle, but will als

Laser nail fungus treatment is the latest option for nail fungus relief. As laser treatment options for many forms of health problems and conditions continue to increase in popularity, it is normal that it should also be considered an option to treat toenail fungus. The initial laser trials were tes

Kienbock's disease is a degenerative disease of the wrist bone. In Kienbock's, blood supply is cut off to one of the small bones in the wrist, causing the bone to die.

Abnormal CellsCervical dysplasia is a term used to describe abnormal growth of cells on the cervix. This growth is not considered to be cancerous, but it is considered to be a possible precursor to cancer. The disease often produces little or no symptoms. Some women complain of slight...