Pancreatic carcinoma has lately become the fourth primary cause of cancer-related death in the Unites States, with an annual incidence and mortality approaching 40,000 instances per 12 months. Delay in diagnosis, relative resistance to chemotherapy and radiation, and intrinsic biological aggressiveness manifested by early metastatic illness all lead to the abysmal prognosis connected with pancreatic…
Journal of Psychological Researches, 1998, Vol. 42, No. 1, P: 32-34 INTRODUCTION Death anxiety became a topic of psychological interest in the late 1950’s. From its inception “thanatology” has been a multidisciplinary field including contributions from all disciplines. The definition of death anxiety has been the most perplexing task for a researcher till today. In…
Colds are no fun, but they are especially unpleasant when they stick around for weeks or months at a time. Sometimes it just means you need to rest up to get better. Other times, you might need medicine to get rid of a chest cold that’s been sticking around. Lots of doctors will give you…
When people say “insomnia,” the mental picture is usually that of the red-eyed man trying his hardest to get some sleep. With fluffy sheep prancing in front of him and the numbers ticking off to the thousands, we are so used to the belief that we have to count sheep when we get to sleep.…
You don’t need to go far these days to hear about the benefits of fish oil supplements. Television ads, magazines articles, books on the subject, scientists and the heart foundation, all provide us with positive information on why we need to add omega 3 to our daily diet. Unfortunately, omega 3s are scarce in our…
Whether the types of injuries you have sustained in an auto accident are internal or external, you may need to take one or more diagnostic tests to determine your exact condition. Here are some of the common medical tests your doctor may ask you to take in order to diagnose your condition. X-rays are the…
Looking for the best cure for toenail fungus? Don’t worry; there are many treatments available for treating toenail fungus infection. You can opt for natural homemade treatments or you can go for an over the shelf treatment. However, whatever treatment you opt for, it is very important that you take proper care of your feet…
Defining Diet Today diet has almost become synonymous with eating less than what your body demands. This is not the right way to look at diet. Whatever food choices we are making forms our diet. And hence, contrary to popular belief, we are all on a diet – even if we are packing in a…
Slip and fall injuries occur every day in a wide range of settings, from the home to businesses to public places, a fall can happen anywhere. It is one of the more common forms of serious injury accidents. In the workplace, slip and fall injuries represent the second leading cause of workplace death. To protect…
The following aspects of sexual functioning are likely to be affected when a complete spinal cord injury has occurred in men: Genital sensation or orgasm. For women and men with spinal cord injuries that are complete at any level, there is not likely to be any genital sensation or orgasm. Some people learn to transfer…
Black toe nail fungus has become is very common, especially for people who tend to walk around barefooted in public places. It is also very common among athletes and people over the age of 65. If you have black spot toenails, there are several reasons for it. This article will explain the reason why you…
More and more research is now coming out on the benefits of vitamin D and how it can help you burn belly fat, get stronger, live longer while also improving your immune system and preventing diseases. Most people in the United States are deficient in vitamin D and this is most likely from a lack…
According to a September 2016 report in the journal Cell Physiology, the risk of developing Type 2 diabetes can be predicted by the amount and type of fats in an adolescent’s blood. Scientists at the University of Texas Health Science Center in Fort Worth, United States, measured blood fats or lipids in 149 children 10…
Obesity is a killer. It plays a part in no fewer than 300,000 deaths a year. A recent report released by the RAND Corporation, a non-profit think tank dedicated to objective research and analysis for improvement of public policy and decision-making, put obesity ahead of smoking, problem drinking and living in poverty as detrimental to…
Thirty five years ago a buddy took me saltwater fly fishing to Cape Hatteras, NC. Though I had been fly fishing for freshwater trout and bass for many years, this would be my first experience with saltwater fly fishing. My friend had a small sixteen foot fishing boat that was well suited for fly fishing…
