Yellow toenails are rather unsightly, and no one really wants to have people see their yellow toenails. Yellow toenails may be the result of two things. One, it can be that nail polish has been left on for too long. Two, there could be fungi in the toenails, causing the yellow color as well as...
A bone screw is a tool that is used to fasten bone fragments together. It is necessary to use a bone screw to ensure that the broken bones do not move so that they can heal properly. A bone screw can be made of various materials – the main thing is that the material is non-reactive. Usually titanium...
Chest acne forms just like the acne on the face – it is simply the location that changes. Sometimes, hair follicles in the chest become blocked due to excess oil and dead skin. When this happens and bacteria enters the blocked hair follicle, chest acne can form. It may not be immediately apparent,...
Tetanus is a medical condition that results in the contraction of skeletal muscles for an extended period of time. It is caused by the bacteria Clostridium tetani, which releases a neurotoxin. Usually, the infection is due to a wound or a cut on the skin, through which the bacteria enters the body....
Mental health rehabilitation refers to programs that aim to help people recover from a mental illness or from substance abuse. In the course of mental health rehabilitation, patients are encouraged to regain skills that will help them deal with living a normal independent life and to restore previous...
An upset stomach can occur without warning for various reasons. Some people simply have a sensitive stomach, and certain kinds of food – or combinations of food – will trigger an upset stomach. Sometimes, it is simply a matter of eating too much. Whatever the reason may be, having an upset stomach...
Reconstructive surgery is a broad term that refers to surgical procedures that are required to correct or repair parts of the body due to various reasons. These reasons could be defects that are inborn (birth defects), results of an illness, or results of trauma or injury. Reconstructive surgery...
Hemorrhoids are the result of veins in the anus or lower rectum getting inflamed and swollen. Hemorrhoids can be internal or external. Internal hemorrhoids may not cause much pain and may not be apparent. People with internal hemorrhoids may notice bright red blood when moving their bowels, though....
A tummy tuck is a plastic surgery procedure that is meant to make a person’s abdominal area a flatter and firmer look. When a patient goes through a tummy tuck procedure, excess fat and skin are removed from the middle and lower abdominal area. In some cases, the muscles in these regions are...
Having beautiful hair is one of the main concerns of fashion conscious men and women today. Everywhere you look, you can see ads and commercials selling all sorts of hair products and treatments that are supposed to give you shiny hair. Keratin hair treatments are among the popular treatments being...
