The pancreas is an elongated and tapered gland that lies across the back of the abdomen behind the stomach in the loop of the duodenum. It secretes digestive enzymes into the duodenum and hormones, such as insulin, into the blood stream.

The enzymes secreted by the pancreas aid in digesting proteins, carbohydrates, and fats. The pancreas also secretes large amounts of sodium bicarbonate, which protects the duodenum by neutralizing the acid that comes from the...

To answer this question it is imperative that we understand what the term "steroid" means. These are simply synthetic substances that are derived from the male hormone testosterone which is responsible for development of masculine features and characteristics. The brain through the pituitary gland regulates the secretion of testosterone from the male testes.

Testosterone as a hormone bears both androgenic and anabolic properties. In simple terms, anabolic properties...

Genital warts are caused by the virus called HPV. This virus can easily spread by the sexual route and are hence very contagious. You might be having warts in and around the genital area. This should alert you to the possibility of having warts. If your partner also has these warts, it is a good idea for you both to get treatment together. Apple cider vinegar treatment for genital warts has been around since a long time. Let us see whether this really works.

The apple cider...

Hello, my name is Louise Griffin (Naturopath) and I've spent the past eight years researching and treating all forms of acne across the globe. You could call me a skin nerd.

Acne can be embarrassing and sadly can cause depression in both teenagers and adults. Like most people you may have tried several different acne treatments with little success.

As a naturopath I know what works and I'm tired of seeing young people waste their time and money on acne treatments...

The First Signs & Causes of heel pain.

So often heel pain is dismissed by non-sufferers as just a pain in the foot. If only they knew of the searing pain that can be experienced if you are unfortunate enough to become a victim

The sad fact is that it is one of those things that creeps up on you and the early warnings can be missed. It is not like a sudden sprain or break in a limb. Instead,it's a gradual breakdown of tissue.

Heel pain and Plantar...

Malignant brain tumors occur in about 4.5 people per 100,000 population, they may occur at any age but brain cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related death in patients younger than age 35. In adults, incidence is generally highest between ages 40 to 60.

There are two main types of brain cancer. Primary brain tumors start in the brain. Metastatic brain tumours start somewhere else in the body and moves to the brain. The most common tumor types in adults are gliomas and...

Who ever named it a “bunion?” Probably the same person who named an enlarged thyroid a “goiter”, but seriously, bunions are the common description of a bump on the side of the big toe. Really they are much more than that.

Bunions are known in medical terms as Hallux Abducto Valgus which in English is a crooked big toe joint with a bump on the side. This is actually a progressive misalignment of the big toe joint which starts with a slight leaning of...

Epilepsy is a known neurological condition, which directly hampers your nervous system. In other words it is also known as seizure disorder. A person suffering from epilepsy can only be treated if he had minimum of two seizures, not caused by any known medical condition like alcohol withdrawal or low level of blood sugar.

You never know the actual cause of this seizure disorder. It can be case of family hereditary or may have caused by brain injuries. The term...

Just a few days ago a newspaper reported the death of a 45 year old women. She had a liposuction a few months ago in Spain for over $10,000. Now they investigate if there is a connection between this surgery and hear death. How big is the risk of dying really?

A surgery always carries many different risks, also the risk of death. Fatal liposuctions are possible but very rare. The risk factors are anesthesia and the fluids that are injected in the body during the surgery. The...

A small percentage of women often discover that an anti fungal yeast infection cure actually makes their yeast infection worse. Fluconazole is an oral anti fungal drug that is prescribed by doctors to kill the mutated Candida Albicans yeast that is the common cause of vaginal yeast infections. The outcome of the treatment though, is not always the one that is expected.

Fluconazole works by breaking down the fungus that is causing the infection so it can no longer survive in...