Anal Fissues: A Pain in the Rear
Anal fissures are a condition that is rarely talked about in social settings but that affects between 250,000 and 340,000 persons annually in the...
Flatulence (Gas) Causes and Treatments
Flatulence, or intestinal gas expelled through the rectum, is one of the oldest human complaints. The typical adult passes gas up to 25 times...
Is It A Heart Attack? How to Tell, What to Do
Most of us know that chest pain or pressure is a key symptom of a heart attack. But studies show that many people don’t...
Is Trisodium Phosphate in Food Really a Paint Thinner?
There may be some health risks associated with consuming high amounts of phosphate additives, which are abundant in the food supply. But despite what some...
Snoring: Causes and Treatments
Millions of people snore, but except for keeping someone else awake at night, is snoring a problem? It may or may not be. Some...