10 Symptoms of Vertigo

There are several issues which can occur in the inner ear. Calcium particles can build up in the ear canals (Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo). Fluid pressure can build up in the ear (Meniere’s disease). Viral infections can attack inner ear…

The 10 Most Common Signs & Symptoms of Food Poisoning

There are many food borne illnesses. People typically just refer to them as food poisoning. These are any illness which happens because of a food or drink that is rotten or contaminated with some type of bacteria or other active…

Staph Infection (MRSA) Prevention and Treatment

MRSA stands for methicillin resistant staphylococcus aureus. This infection is a type of staph infection. Staph infections are a type of bacteria which is very resistant to current antibiotics. While these normally live on a person’s skin or their nose,…

The Best 7 Foods High in Potassium

A Balanced Diet A balanced diet is immensely helped by high potassium foods. The benefits of potassium are many. Potassium helps a body to regulate the amount of fluids it produces and maintains. It also helps with waste removal. Potassium…

What is Normal Blood Pressure? Blood Pressure Explained

As blood moves through the body, it exerts a force on the walls of the blood vessels as it travels through them. This is blood pressure and is one of the most important ways that any medical professional can determine…

Enlarged Heart Diagnosis & Treatment

An enlarged heart is a very common condition and many different people suffer from it. It’s important to remember that this is not a disease. It’s not a condition or syndrome. An enlarged heart is a sign that some other…

Torn Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL)

A torn Anterior Cruiciate Ligament (typically shortened to ACL) is a debilitating injury to the knee. ACL injuries can be mild, such as a small tear, or severe, such as when part of the bone and the ligament separate from…

Torn Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL)

The Medial Collateral Ligament (commonly shortened to MCL) is one of four ligaments that are essential to the stability of the knee. The MCL covers the area from the top of the tibia (shin bone) running all the way to…