Acne is the term used for plugged pores (blackheads and whiteheads), pimples, and even deeper lumps (cysts or nodules) that occur on the face, neck, chest, back, shoulders and even the upper arms. Commonly it affects mostly teenagers. Adults may also acquire this condition to some extent. This is not a life-threatening condition, but can [...]

Many people think that acne is a teenager problem. The truth is, it affects people from ages 10 through 40. And it is mostly common for women to develop acne in their mid- to late-20s. This could affect not only the physical appearance of a person, but the self-esteem as well. Most people with acne [...]

A hemorrhoid is the term that refers to a condition in which the veins around the anus or lower rectum are swollen and inflamed. Contributing factors include sitting for extended periods of time, chronic constipation or diarrhea, pregnancy, and anal intercourse. This could be both inside or above the anus (internal) or under the skin [...]

It is true that technology offers us a convenient lifestyle. We are experiencing a lot of assistance in all aspects in our life. However, it is also considered the new culprit for the increasing overweight population. The decline in the physical demands of work brought about by the arrival of sophisticated office equipment like computer [...]

For many years, the society has received an immeasurable amount of benefits from technology. Despite the many controversies and debates about it, we can’t avoid or ignore the fact that technological advancement in the medical world affects our lives in a good way. Many lives have been saved and many other are changed. Medical research [...]