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HIV stands for Human Immunodeficiency Virus. HIV attacks certain cells of the body's natural defence or immune system , eventually weakening the body's ability to fight infections. Eventually, HIV infection always develops into AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome).AIDS is diagnosed when the body can no longer fight infections and diseases that a normally healthy person would be ab... read more »

Renting a house or a flat is something that most people do at some point in their lives. Yet it is an activity full of dangers and pitfalls for the unwary and the unprepared. Before renting, you need to know all about landlords, tenancy agreements, deposits, wear and tear, the actual rent and all the other issues that can make renting difficult if you don't get the right advice. Renting a... read more »

Get advice on how to prevent fights with family members, what to do when your mom or dad embarrasses you, and how to deal with sibling rivalry. Get tips on coping with family issues such as divorce, abuse, and alcoholism. Learn how to get what you want from your family, whether it's their emotional support, a later curfew, or a bigger allowance. Sometimes your mom and dad can be really fr... read more »

The time immediately following the birth of a baby is extremely hectic. First-time parents who take care of certain important tasks ahead of time will be less stressed than their counterparts who did not do the same. Arriving home from the hospital with a newborn can be a daunting experience. It helps to be prepared and have your house as organized as possible. The last thing you want to do is... read more »

Living in a healthy environment is important as is having enough income to spend on food, housing and other essentials. Here are just some key ways of keeping healthy. Heart disease is one of the most common killers in the western world. Having a heart attack is like getting hit in the head with a baseball bat. "It brings a lot of things to attention that one never thought about before. O... read more »

Chest pain is often used to describe any pain, pressure, squeezing, choking, numbness or any other discomfort in the chest, neck, or upper abdomen, and is often associated with pain in the jaw, head, or arms.Chest pain is one of the most frightening symptoms a person can have. It is sometimes difficult even for a doctor or other medical professional to tell what is causing chest pain and whether ... read more »

Calories leave the body through two primary pathways. The first is through your everyday living functions such as keeping your heart beating, breathing, liver and kidney function, even blinking your eyes. This is called your basal metabolic rate. Increasing cardiovascular activity burns calories as you do the exercise, and for a short period after as your body recovers. Several activities come to... read more »

Abdominal pain or stomachache can be one of the symptoms associated with transient disorders or serious disease. Making a definitive diagnosis of the cause of abdominal pain can be difficult, because many diseases can result in this symptom. Abdominal pain is a common problem. Most frequently the cause is benign and/or self-limited, but more serious causes may require urgent intervention. Occa... read more »

Allergies appear to be increasing.More and more people are suffering from allergy related diseases .These inlude asthma, allergic rhinitis and sinusitis.These allergies are caused by breathing in dust mites, mold spores, fur from pets and pollen. Asthma-It is the most common chronic lung problem that exists in North America and Europe.Symptoms include accumulation of mucous and other irritatin... read more »

Liver disease is a broad term describing any single number of diseases affecting the liver. Many are accompanied by jaundice caused by increased levels of bilirubin in the system. The bilirubin results from the breakup of the hemoglobin of dead red blood cells; normally, the liver removes bilirubin from the blood and excretes it through bile. Common Presenting Symptoms - (All, some or only one... read more »