http://www.free-articles-zone.com Morenos en 10/12/2009 Pancreas is responsible for producing insulin which regulates the sugar level in the body. All those who know what diabetes is would know the importance of insulin in body (and hence the importance of pancreas). Pancreas also produces pancreatic juice which helps in digestion of food. When abnormal growth of cells (malignant cells) occurs in the pancreas, it is called pancreatic cancer. Like other types of cancer, pancreatic cancer too is life threatening. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=197535 2008-11-21 Ovarian cancer is cancer that begins in the ovaries. Ovaries are reproductive glands found only in women. The ovaries produce eggs (ova) for reproduction. The eggs travel through the fallopian tubes into the uterus where the fertilized egg implants and develops into a fetus. The ovaries are also the main source of the female hormones estrogen and progesterone. One ovary is located on each side of the uterus in the pelvis. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=197536 2008-11-21 Basically, osteoporosis means porous bones. In the Greek it translates as "passages through bones." (This makes perfect sense if you look at the images of osteoporotic bone as opposed to normal bone.) Osteoporosis is a silent disease in that there is no physical sensation associated with it. Some people experience back, neck, or joint pain with fractures, but most do not. Even so, Americans experience 1.5 million osteoporotic fractures per year. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=196716 2008-11-19 Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis and is also known as degenerative joint disease. In this form of arthritis, the cartilage that covers the ends of the bones that connect at the joint wears away, exposing the bone and causing pain. This condition may also involve a decrease in the amount of joint fluid, called synovial fluid, that cushions the joint, as well as changes in the ligaments and muscles that stabilize the joint. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=196718 2008-11-19 Cold sores are small, painful, fluid-filled blisters or sores that appear on the lips, mouth, or nose that are caused by a virus. The sores can be painful and usually last a few days. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=195169 2008-11-14 If you are a sexually active individual who engages in sexual intercourse or oral sex with multiple partners, then you may want to make sure to use a condom to protect yourself from viral diseases. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=195170 2008-11-14 Fibroids are tumours that grow in the uterus (womb). They are benign, which means they are not cancerous, and are made up of muscle fibre. Fibroids can be as small as a pea and can grow as large as a melon. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=193983 2008-11-11 Fibromyalgia is an arthritis-related condition characterized widespread muscle pain and the presence of tender points, or areas of the body that are particularly sensitive to pressure. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=193984 2008-11-11 Influenza, commonly shortened to "flu," is an extremely contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza A or B viruses. Flu appears most frequently in winter and early spring. The flu virus attacks the body by spreading through the upper and/or lower respiratory tract. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=193987 2008-11-11 Food poisoning comes from eating foods that contain germs like bad bacteria or toxins, which are poisonous substances. Bacteria are all around us, so mild cases of food poisoning are common. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=193988 2008-11-11 Gallstones are hard, pebble-like deposits that form inside the gallbladder. Gallstones may be as small as a grain of sand or as large as a golf ball, depending on how long they have been forming. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=193989 2008-11-11 Gastritis, a condition that involves the irritation and inflammation of the stomach, afflicts millions of people. Any number of things causes it, from injury to bacteria. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=193990 2008-11-11 Hemorrhoids are swollen anal varicose veins. These veins can become so stretch that they push with extreme force, then rupture and bleed. The hemorrhoids cause rectal bleeding, pain, burning, inflammation, irritation and itching, since the swollen tissues are difficult to keep clean. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=190022 2008-10-29 Migraine is the term used to describe a severe pain in the head. This can be cause by the contraction or dilatation of blood vessels in the brain and the irregular nerve activity mainly in the meninges. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=187645 2008-10-18 Depression is one of the most common mental illnesses with 10-15% of people suffering from depression at some stage in their lifetime. The general symptoms of depression include irritability, difficulty to concentrate, feelings of guilt or helplessness, reduced appetite, anxiety, loss of interest in activities and personal appearance, difficulty sleeping, difficulty getting up in the morning, constant tiredness, lack of energy, changes in weight and headaches. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=186338 2008-10-14 The explanation for cellulite is simple. Areas of the body that have a high ratio of fat to muscle (for example the thighs, hips and buttock area in women) are prone to the fat becoming trapped between muscle and skin. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=184084 2008-10-06 Acne is the most common skin disorder which predictably occurs first during the teenage. It is estimated that over 70 percent adolescents are affected by a recognizable form of acne. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=180501 2008-09-23 The symptoms of sunburn are: Red skin that is painful and hot to touch, mild dizziness and tiredness. The skin damage is often permanent and can have serious long-term health effects, including skin cancer. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=179340 2008-09-19 Acne scars are the marks which are left after the acne is caused. These acne scars are more visible on the face and the major problem for the women’s concern. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=175769 2008-09-07 If is a myth that all essential oils are costly and not affordably be majority of people. This statement is party true, for the simple reason that most of such oils are well within reach of most of us, while a very few can only be afforded by affluent and rich gently but, all the same, multiple benefits, accruing after use of essential oils to dispel various disorders, cannot be negated nor denied. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=175238 2008-09-04 Ear infections can be painful and irritating. If left untreated, they can lead to permanent deafness. While there are several home remedies for ear infections, it is best to consult with a doctor if the infection does not go away within two to three days. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=174034 2008-08-31 Obesity is an excessive body fat of a person for a given height and gender.It is associated with increased cell size and number. The intake of the calories must harmonize with the output of work done physically, to burn up the calories http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=173970 2008-08-30 Piles or Hemorrhoids is the inflamed condition of the veins inside or just outside the rectum. In case of internal piles there is discharge of dark blood. And in external piles there is lot of pain. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=172768 2008-08-26 Blood pressure normally shoots up during winters because the blood vessel walls get hardened and blood flow becomes slow, raising the pressure of blood in the vessels wall. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=170312 2008-08-17 A sore throat is usually attendant upon a cold and coughs either as a result of tonsils being swollen or an infection and irritation in the throat which can also lead to ear-ache. It can, however, be caused be other illnesses, by tiredness or by too much speaking or shouting. It can also be the result of sleeping on your back with your mouth wide open or of smoking. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=166806 2008-07-24 Asthma is an ancient Greek word meaning "panting or shortdrawn breath". It is in allergic reaction due to one or more allergens. It is the most troublesome of respiratory diseases. The asthma patient gets frequent attacks of breathlessness, in between which, he is completely normal. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=144197 2008-05-14 Asthma has dramatically risen worldwide over the past decades, particularly in developed countries, and experts are puzzled over the cause of this increase. The mechanisms that cause asthma are complex and vary among population groups and even from individual to individual http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=144199 2008-05-14 Asthma medication plays a key role in gaining good control of your asthma. Asthma is a chronic (lifelong) disease that involves inflammation of the airways superimposed with recurrent episodes of decreased airflow, mucus production, and cough. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=144201 2008-05-14 Asthma symptoms vary in severity from occasional mild bouts of breathlessness to daily wheezing that persists despite taking large doses of medication. After exposure to asthma triggers, symptoms rarely develop abruptly but progress over a period of hours or days. Occasionally, the airways have become seriously obstructed by the time the patient calls the doctor. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=144208 2008-05-14 Abrasions are very common sports injuries that are usually caused by a fall on a hard surface. As the athlete falls or slides on the ground, friction causes layers of skin to rub off. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=143059 2008-05-12 Acne is a disorder resulting from the action of hormones on the skin's oil glands (sebaceous glands), which leads to plugged pores and outbreaks of lesions commonly called pimples or zits. Acne lesions usually occur on the face, neck, back, chest, and shoulders http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=143068 2008-05-12 Acne is a chronic disorder of the hair follicles and sebaceous glands. Some of the characteristics of acne include black heads, pimples, cysts, infected abscesses, and rarely scarring. Acne usually occurs during adolescence in both men and women. To be more specific, acne starts during puberty and tends to get worse for people with oily skin. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=143069 2008-05-12 Acne occurs when the natural oils that the skin produces gets clogged in the pores of the skin. Normally, acne is prevalent in the onset of puberty when the body starts to produce hormones, it has also been known to be a problem for women during pregnancy. Since acne is a problem for people world wide, there are many forms of treatment, products and medications on the market. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=143070 2008-05-12 Asthma is an ancient Greek word meaning "panting or shortdrawn breath". It is in allergic reaction due to one or more allergens. It is the most troublesome of respiratory diseases. The asthma patient gets frequent attacks of breathlessness, in between which, he is completely normal. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=143071 2008-05-12 Constipation in children is a growing world problem. In fact, more children than adults are suffering from constipation to some extent or the other. Nipping constipation in the bud is very important, because as the child grows, it might compound to several complicated forms. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=136252 2008-04-16 Brahmi is used to revitalize the body and as a memory support. It helps to overcome the negative effects of stress. It is exclusive in its ability to revitalize mental processes whilst reducing the effects of anxiety. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=136251 2008-04-16 Ashwagandha or Withania Somnifera or has a long medicinal history dating back 5000 years. Ashwagandha or Withania Somnifera is a very significant herbal drug in Ayurveda or Indian System of medication. This meticulous herb was used to treat a variety of infectious diseases as well as tremors and inflammation especially arthritis. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=136250 2008-04-16 One can enhance the breasts naturally by using the natural breast enhancement pills. To acquire the attention that woman deserves, more and more of them are now learning that breast enhancement pills are safe and effective way to get good and attractive bosoms. Such pills are the herbal remedies they always sought after. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=133553 2008-04-07 Shooting games can be played through the game CD that is readily available in the market that can be put onto the computers and played or the generation-next players who look for game players like PlayStation, Xbox and Nintendo player platforms are latest devices that have different quality of sound and system that add realistic flairs to shooting games http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=130589 2008-03-27 Shooting games are action games and they are considered as great stress reliever! There is nothing to confuse that what how can the gun work like anti-depressant? Many psychiatrics have now come to the conclusion that people who play shooting games can let out their anger by gunning down the enemies and objects in those action games http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=127628 2008-03-17 Online or computer gaming has brought in skyrocketing popularity among the masses. From puzzles to races and from there to actions, there are hundreds of computer and video games that are played worldwide with a variety of platforms like PlayStation III, PlayStation II, Xbox, Nintendo Wii and Nintendo DS http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=124367 2008-03-07 It is inevitable that when you are on the WorldWideWeb, you encounter the term 'shooting games' many times. These are the games that are liked by almost all the people irrespective of their ages http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=122897 2008-03-04 Let us accept that you have, somewhere, a soldier in you who is always in search of some mission to gun-down the enemies and to win the battle. If you feel you are a soldier, go to the battle and prove that you are a great warrior! Afraid??? There is no need to…! http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=119428 2008-02-25 Just a decade back, multi-player games were just new and were not thought to be so happening. These shooting games drawn everybody’s attention in just recent years but in these years, they have occupied everybody’s brain. Few years back, if one wanted to play some role-playing with somebody, either it was to get a bunch of friends together for some stuffs or just keep mum and watch TV! http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=116752 2008-02-19 The blackheads are medically known as pen comedones (singular comedo). They are yellowish or blackish bumps or plugs on the skin. Generally, a blackhead is considered as a type of Blackhead vulgaris (blackhead). It is caused by excess oils that have accumulated in the duct of sebaceous gland those are present beneath the skin. Blackhead is typically caused by excessive oil and makeup that can facilitate the multiplication of its causative microorganism http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=94289 2007-11-27 The stomach generally secrets acid, which is an essential substance in digestive process. This acid will help in breaking down the food during the digestion and when there is excess production of the acid in the stomach, it turns in the condition called as acidity or APD - acid peptic disorder. Generally, there are some protective mechanisms naturally present in the body, in the stomach and the proximal intestines. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=94290 2007-11-27 Acne is very common condition seen in almost all the humans. One or the other time, all of us must have experience acne or pimple. This is nothing but a skin condition in which, the skin gets inflamed on a particular spot and appears as a papule or as an elevated seed like structure. Acne and pimple are generally same and used to describe those so called 'spots' on the body. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=94291 2007-11-27 Bronchitis refers to the inflammation of the bronchial tree, an important organ of respiratory track in the human body. Since the organ is related to the respiratory track, any adverse condition affecting the organ will affect the breathing too and therefore, in bronchitis, there will be difficulty in breathing. The condition occurs when the inner-wall that lines the main air passage of the lungs gets infected and then becomes inflamed http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=94292 2007-11-27 Hair loss as it is commonly understood is losing the hairs from the head. Medically, the hair loss refers to the baldness or alopecia. This is losing the hairs from the scalp in abundant quantity. Generally, losing 50-100 hairs per day can be considered as a normal physiological procedure as all those hairs can be replaced with new growing hairs. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=94294 2007-11-27 Backache, as the name suggest, is nothing but pain in the back. It is one of the most common ailments of the mankind. Medically, it can be considered as lumbago especially when the backache is lower backache. It is a discomfort in the area of lower back and this pain could be acute or chronic. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=94296 2007-11-27 Asthma is a chronic ailment in which inflammation of the airways, or bronchi, affects the way air enters and leaves the lungs, thereby disrupting breathing. When allergens or irritants come into contact with the inflamed airways, the already sensitive airways tighten and narrow, http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=83884 2007-10-21 The word 'arthritis' means 'inflammation of joints.' It comes from two Greek words, athron meaning joints and itis meaning inflammation. It is a chronic disease process. In the early stages, the whole body is usually involved and one or two joints may become completely deformed, leaving the patient handicapped and somewhat weakened http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=82347 2007-10-15 Acne is the most common and chronic skin disease. It is an inflammatory condition of the sebaceous (oil) glands and hair follicles usually found on the face, the neck, chest and shoulders. Nearly eight out of ten young people between the ages of 12 and 24 suffer from the some degree of acne http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=82092 2007-10-14 Acne is a skin disorder resulting from the action of hormones on the skin’s oil glands (sebaceous glands) which leads to plugged pores (blackheads and whiteheads), pimples, and outbreaks of cysts or nodules commonly called pimples and they may occur on the face, neck, chest, back, shoulders and even the upper arms. Most of the teenagers are affected by the acne http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=81825 2007-10-12 Earache is very common problem for both children and adults. An earache is pain caused by an infection of the ear. The medical term for an ear infection is otitis http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=77838 2007-09-23 If you really want to get rid of acne then you are at the right place. In next 10-15 minutes I will tell you how to heal acne with simple but best home remedies http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=73425 2007-09-04 If you really want to get relief from sore throat then you are at the right place because in next 15-20 minutes I will tell you how to get relief from sore throat with very simple and effective home remedies for sore throat. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=73476 2007-09-04 Yeast infections are caused by a fungus usually called by name candida albicans and are mostly common in women of childbearing age but can occur at any age . They are primarily caused by an overgrowth of yeast that is often present in low numbers in the vagina. Yeast infection that grows quickly, taking over the normal bacteria found within the vagina. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=64795 2007-07-26 Most people lose about 50 to 100 head hairs daily. These hairs are restored - they grow back in the similar follicle on your head. This amount of hair loss is completely normal and no reason for worry but if you're losing more than that, though, something may be not right. The medical expression for hair loss - losing enough hair that a person has visibly thin or balding patches - is alopecia http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=64505 2007-07-25 Constipation is an infrequent or a hard bowel movement. It is a symptom, not an ailment, and is defined as having a bowel movement fewer than 3 times a week. If you do not have a bowel movement every day it does not indicate that you are constipated. Usual bowel movements could occur 3 times in a single day, or even 3 times in a week. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=64513 2007-07-25 Arthritis is a name specified to more than 100 types of mild to crippling joint problems that cause swelling, pain and rigidity. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=64539 2007-07-25 Acne is a very common skin disease or skin ailment affecting almost everybody. It is mainly caused due to blockage of skin follicle ducts of sebaceous glands. This leads to inflammation and subsequent infection by a bacterium which is known by name P.Acnes http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=64009 2007-07-23 Asthma is a constant inflammatory ailment of the respiratory structure that is recognized by attacks of wheezing, restriction in the chest and smallness of breathing. Although the signs are the same but type of asthma varies. Some of these are Child onset asthma, adult onset asthma, exercise onset asthma, cough onset asthma, working asthma, nocturnal asthma http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=60724 2007-07-04 Dandruff is one of the most ordinary scalp troubles. But it is amazing that no exact cause off dandruff is known yet. There is so no cure for dandruff, but you can heal it whenever it shows. There are many causes that trigger dandruff and some speculation about the probable causes. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=60725 2007-07-04 Menopause normally occurs during a woman's late forties to mid-fifties and is defined by the finishing of egg production by the ovaries. The end to egg creation results in the end of the menstrual cycle. And the removal of estrogen results in a number of menopause-related indications. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=60726 2007-07-04 Warts are not dangerous, non-cancerous skin tumors that can happen individually or in groups on any part of the body. The sort of wart is named as per the area of their occurrence. Warts are caused by dissimilar strains of the fiendish papilloma virus. It invokes the body into providing it with room to flourish; this is called medically as the wart proper. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=60727 2007-07-04 Wrinkles are the battle blemishes of age that show the wisdom and experience that can only approach with time. Too many, though, they are purely a sign they are getting older and not welcomed at all. Wrinkles have many reasons. Some wrinkles can be removed, while others are simply an irremovable act of environment http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=60728 2007-07-04 Millions of inhabitants have experience from acne during their adolescent days. Some of them, mainly women have suffered a extended acne problem beyond teenage. So much has been argued and invented to wipe off this threat from the face. But in fact some of the home remedies are successful in treating acne. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=60729 2007-07-04 Arthritis is an ailment disturbing millions of people each year. Even though doctors are agreeable to set down medication to you for both the disease and for the pain that is linked with all kinds of arthritis, keep in mind that there are many normal and option ways to treat arthritis and the symptoms related with it as well. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=60731 2007-07-04 Constipation is one of the most widespread gastrointestinal complaints in the United States, ensuing in about 2 million doctor visits per annum. However, most people treat themselves without looking for medical help, as is obvious from the millions of dollars people waste on laxatives each year http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=58470 2007-06-23 Bad breath or halitosis is not an uncommon condition. Regrettably, most people who offend in this respect are totally unaware of their problem. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=58471 2007-06-23 Individuals may have a tendency toward developing alcoholism through heredity, while others may simply produce the disease through improper judgment or mitigating individual situations. In spite of, the misuse of alcohol will result in unsafe health difficulties, such as cirrhosis of the liver, heart disease, dementia, lack of nutrition, and may eventually lead to death. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=58473 2007-06-23 Hair loss avoidance is a must, but many people found that it is harder to find a cure to help with this. Both among men and women hair loss is a general problem. There are certain things that you have to think before it begins, if you are dealing with this problem, or are trying to prevent it from happening. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=58474 2007-06-23 Acid reflux or Acidity is one of the most ordinary diseases that cause heart burns in the upper body. Acid reflux is a situation in which the acid in the stomach reiterate towards the throat. This esophagus lining cannot grip the acidity of the food products and gastric juices. Due to this harsh irritations in form of chest pain or heartburns occur. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=58475 2007-06-23 Acne treament is the most sough after treatment in the middle of the younger age group. Acne is a general and chronic skin ailment. It is an provocative condition of the sebaceous glands and hair follicles. The lesions are generally found on the skin of the face, neck, chest and shoulders. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=58476 2007-06-23 Diabetes is a disease that varies the way your body utilize sugar. The food you eat develops to sugar and this sugar travels through the blood to all parts of the body. Generally, insulin assists get sugar from the blood to the body's cells, where it is used for energy or power in the body. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=58477 2007-06-23 Arthritis is one of the most enveloping diseases in the United States and is the leading source of disability. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention one out of every three Americans is affected by one of the more than 100 sorts of arthritis http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=58478 2007-06-23 Asthma is constant disease that affects the airways or the tubes that brings air in and out of the lungs. Asthmatics have inflamed airways or the inside walls of the airways are swollen with too much mucus creation making breathing hard. Signss include wheezing, chest pains, obscurity breathing and coughing. Asthma is a very uncomfortable and life-threatening disease if not treated properly http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=58479 2007-06-23