Tapeworm Infections

Tapeworm infections are caused by the ingestion of tapeworm eggs or larvae from undercooked meat. The eggs and larvae usually develop into adult tapeworms within the intestines. They can cause diarrhea, vomiting, and failure to gain weight. If the eggs travel to the liver or other organs, the infection can be life threatening.

Join this online group on tapeworm infections to learn more by talking to doctors, public health specialists, and others concerned with tapeworm infections.

Tennis Elbow

Tennis elbow is a common injury and got its' name because tennis players tend to get it. It could equally well be called "plasterer's elbow" or "mechanic's elbow" or "painter's elbow". The medical name for tennis elbow is lateral epicondylitis of the humerus. Lateral means "on the side" and refers to the area of the elbow away from the body. The humerus is the largest bone in the upper arm and ... Read More

Testicular Cancer

Men get testicular cancer when the cells in the testicles, which are in the scrotum and produce sperms and testosterone, start dividing uncontrollably and abnormally. Testicular cancer happens to one man in 250, usually in his middle age. If it is caught early and treated, 90% of men go on to live normal lives.

Join our online support group for men with testicular cancer and their families. Ask your questions to experts, share your experiences, and learn more.

Tetanus

The master of a large ship mashed the index finger of his right hand with the anchor. Seven days later a somewhat foul discharge appeared; then trouble with his tongue--he complained he could not speak properly. The presence of tetanus was diagnosed, his jaws became pressed together, his teeth were locked, then symptoms appeared in his neck: on the third day opisthotonos appeared with sweating. Six ... Read More

Thalassemia

Thalassemia comes from the Greek word "thalassemia" which means "anemia by-the-sea." The name thalassemia was coined at the University of Rochester in upstate New York by the Nobel Prize-winning pathologist George Whipple and the professor of pediatrics William Bradford from the Greek thalassa for sea and -emia meaning the blood. Thalassemia was first described by Cooley and Lee in 1925. Most of t ... Read More

The Cabbage Diet

The cabbage diet involves eating as much cabbage and drinking as much water as you want every day for one week – and very few other things. Proponents claim it can help you lose up to 10lbs (almost 5 kg) in a week. But because the diet is so restricted, it is not safe to follow for more than a week.

Learn more about this by joining our online group on the cabbage diet and talking to healthcare professionals and people who have tried the diet.

The Detox diet

Sounds spiritual! Doesn't it? Sadly or not, that is not the case. Well, the detox diet is not like the middle path popularised by Lord Buddha but is another in the ever expanding list of weight loss programmes. Endorsed by celebrities and so naturally worshipped by their fan following: the detox diet gains its popularity. ... Read More

The Macrobiotic Diet

These days various new types of diets are being advocated and popularised. These diets have certain principles and rules which have to be followed to get maximum benefits. They are based on individual or group ideologies. The first thing one should do when looking into the macrobiotic diet is to drop the word "diet" and add the word "lifestyle", for it is much more than a simple food plan to be follo ... Read More

The Mediterranean Diet

The Mediterranean Diet is a take-off on the traditional food patterns of Greece, Crete and southern Italy. Though its most characteristic feature is the use of olive oil, the Mediterranean diet is more than just that. It lays emphasis on the consumption of fruits, vegetables, legumes, cereals and dairy (in moderate amounts).

Speak to people who’ve taken the diet.

The WaterMelon: Top Five ‘Refreshing and Nourishing‘ Health Facts

The benefits of the watermelon are innumerable. Not only is the healthy fruit packed with nutrients, it is also a great stress buster and can work wonders as an aphrodisiac. Make it an essential part of your summer diet!

Learn more on the benefits of this wonderful fruit at this support group.