Can You Overcome Depression? By: Sandy Baker There are many things that happen within the body when depression occurs. It is not only a feeling, but a disease that is often caused by an imbalance of chemicals within the brain. Is it avoidable? Is there a way to cure depression? …

This factsheet is for people who have fatty liver disease or who would like more information about it. The term fatty liver disease covers a range of conditions beginning with fat building up in the liver. It can be caused by drinking too much alcohol, or it can be unrelated …

Liver disease and diet problems This section gives brief advice on diet, based on available information, for people with particular liver problems. If you have further questions or worries about your particular condition, the best person to talk to is your doctor or dietician. If you have already been advised …

  The Heart Truth – Lower Heart Disease RiskWhat is Heart Disease? When you hear the term “heart disease,” you may think, “That’s a man’s disease” or “Not my problem.” But here is The Heart Truth®: one in four women in the United States dies of heart disease, while one …

Eczema is a term for different types of skin inflammation (dermatitis). The symptoms of eczema commonly include itchy, reddened, dry skin. Many things can cause this type of skin irritation such as dryness, soaps and detergents, cleaning products, rubber gloves, and even cosmetic lotions and creams. Since the skin is …

How is eczema diagnosed? To diagnose eczema, doctors rely on a thorough physical examination of the skin as well as the patient’s account of the history of the condition. In particular, the doctor will ask when the condition appeared, if the condition is associated with any changes in the environment …

American Cancer Society Experts explore emerging evidence linking diabetes and cancer ATLANTA—June 16, 2010—A new consensus statement of experts assembled by the American Diabetes Association and the American Cancer Society reviews emerging evidence that suggests cancer incidence is associated with diabetes as well as certain diabetes risk factors and treatments. …

What is anorexia nervosa? Anorexia nervosa, commonly referred to simply as anorexia, is one type of eating disorder. More importantly, it is also a psychological disorder. Anorexia is a condition that goes beyond out-of-control dieting. A person with anorexia often initially begins dieting to lose weight. Over time, the weight …

How is anorexia diagnosed? Anorexia nervosa can be a difficult disorder to diagnose since individuals with anorexia often attempt to hide the disorder. Denial and secrecy frequently accompany other symptoms. It is unusual for an individual with anorexia to seek professional help because the individual typically does not accept that …

behavioral)?What are anorexia symptoms and signs (psychological and Anorexia can have dangerous psychological and behavioral effects on all aspects of an individual’s life and can affect other family members as well. The individual can become seriously underweight, which can lead to depression and social withdrawal. The individual can become irritable …

Anorexia Nervosa At A Glance Anorexia nervosa is an eating disorder and, more importantly, a psychological disorder. The cause of anorexia has not been definitively established, but self-esteem and self-image issues, societal pressures, and genetic factors likely each play a role. Anorexia affects females far more often than males and …