Multiple myeloma

 incurable blood cancer can now access a new treatment that was listed on the Pharmaceutical...

Misleading advertising

Advertisements may be framed so as to abuse the confidence of the consumer or exploit his lack...

Thyroid nodule

Thyroid nodules are lumps which commonly arise within an otherwise normal thyroid gland. They...

Sand storms

When dry sandy surfaces, unprotected by vegetation, are exposed to winds, the coarser material,...

Misuse of advertising

The arguments against advertising refer to its negative economic and social impact and centre...

Consumerism

In wealthier countries, replacement purchases for clothes, entertainment products, automobiles...

Erysipelas

Erysipelas is a disease characterized by diffuse inflammation of the skin (redness, pain, heat...

Environmental degradation of inner city areas

Central areas, especially in the major cities of the west, are those parts of urban settlements...

Mucocutaneous leishmaniasis

The ulcers of mucocutaneous leishmaniasis may spread to the mucous membranes of the nose and...

Diphtheria

Diphtheria, a highly infectious disease, is transmitted by airborne bacteria which produce a...

Monsters

Monsters include malformed or misshapen animals or humans and creatures of great size. A great...

Drug-assisted rape

Drug-assisted rape is pre-mediated rape.  It often happens in an informal social setting, such...

Constipation

The failure to have regular and satisfactory bowel motions causes a mild poisoning of the system...

Over-emphasis on physical beauty

The cosmetics industry persuades us that we are ugly but their products can make us beautiful....

Road rage

Road rage, a term coined by the media, describes explosive outbursts of anger by frustrated...

Mental deficiency

Mental retardation is not a single disease and the causes may be multiple. It is a condition in...

Gang warfare

A gang is, by definition, a conflict group at war with other groups or with the forces of...

Gastritis

Gastritis is an inflammation of the lining of your stomach. It is not a single disease but...

Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder

People with ADD display inappropriate degrees of inattention, impulsiveness and hyperactivity....

Ozone layer depletion

The ozone layer is a thin layer of oxygen-related gases in the part of the atmosphere known as...

Concentration camps

The mass internment of civilians by military or police forces for indefinite periods of time and...

Cerebral amyloid angiopathy

Cerebral amyloid angiopathy (CAA) refers to protein deposits in blood vessels of the brain that...

Lifestyle disease

Human activities strongly influence a population's states of health and disease. For example, an...

Unemployment

Defining unemployment is not simple, and becomes extremely problematic when it comes to...

Conjoined twins

This phenomenon of unknown cause arises during the process of monozygotic (identical) twinning....

Dementia

The term "dementia" is used by the medical community to describe people with impaired...

Behcet's disease

Behcet's (beh-CHETS) disease, also called Behcet's syndrome, is a rare disorder that causes...,

Mouth – Painful mouth sores that look similar to canker sores are the most common sign of Behcet...,

Skin – Some people develop acne-like sores on their bodies. Others develop red, raised and...,

Genitals – Red, open sores can occur on the scrotum or the vulva. The sores are usually painful...,

Eyes – Inflammation in the eye (uveitis) causes redness, pain and blurred vision, typically in...,

Joints – Joint swelling and pain often affect the knees in people with Behcet's disease. The...,

Blood vessels – Inflammation in veins and arteries can cause redness, pain, and swelling in the...,

Digestive system – A variety of signs and symptoms can affect the digestive system, including...,

Brain – Inflammation in the brain and nervous system can cause headache, fever, disorientation,...

Prostitution

Prostitution is the promiscuous bartering of sex favours for money or gifts. Most prostitutes...

Ice

Ice is a smokable, crystalline form of methamphetamine. It is easily made from ephedrine, an...

Volcanic gases

An erupting volcano will release gases into the atmosphere, the largest portion of which is...

Environmental hazards of nuclear power production

The nuclear fuel cycle consists of the process of mining and milling of uranium, conversion to...

Dry eye syndrome

Dry eyes is the common name for corneal and conjunctival dryness due to deficient tear...

Bronchial pneumonia

Bronchial pneumonia is a class of pneumonia that affects both the lungs and the bronchi. The...