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General Medicine Feature Writer: Wendy A.M. Prosser

General Medicine is the broadest of all Health & Wellness topics, and for good reason. Here you will find authoritative articles on the causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of a huge range of disorders affecting every part of the body – from cancer to diabetes, from asthma to chronic fatigue syndrome, from acne to Alzheimer's disease. Health education is covered here too, together with advice on first aid, coping with chronic illness and vaccinations.

Whatever your interest in health care, General Medicine is the place to come for information, insight and good sense.

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DISCLAIMER: All General Medicine content is intended to satisfy your curiosity about medical topics. It is not a substitute for seeking attention from a physician.

Latest articles in General Medicine

 		Half of all Brits Get Sun Burnt on Purpose
A new survey released on 1st September 2010 has found that nearly half of Brits got sunburnt and 32% did it as part of getting a tan, worrying health chiefs
Sun Damage: How Does the Sun Affect the Skin?
The sun has an overpowering impact on the skin, and is primarily responsible for premature aging of the skin and skin cancer.
Protecting the Skin from Sun Damage
The sun's UV rays adversely affect the skin, and are predominantly responsible for premature skin aging and skin cancer. Thus, shielding the skin from the s
Drugs Used in Dry Eye Treatment
In dry eye, the eyes may get sensitive to light, irritated, itchy and may burn. Certain medications can help treat this condition.
Homoeopathy Treats Urinary Tract Infection Speedily and Promptly
The following three homeopathy drugs fight the most obstinate forms of urinary tract infection with spontaneous relief and lasting cure.
Signs and Symptoms of Coronary Artery Disease Explained
Coronary artery disease is a dangerous medical condition that can lead to a heart attack. Learn the signs and symptoms of coronary artery disease.
Cranberries Fight Urinary Tract Infections
Drinking cranberry juice helps reduce the symptoms of UTI or urinary tract infections effectively and prevents the recurrence of the condition.
Signs and Symptoms of Acromegaly Explained
Acromegaly is a rare hormone disorder that causes the pituitary glands to produce excessive amounts of growth hormones. Learn the symptoms of acromegaly,
The Peony and Its Diverse Medicinal Qualities
The history of the Peony plant, its beauty and its medicinal qualities, as well as twenty-first century medical research and its diversity.
Splints: An Alternative to Transplantation?
Splints are crucial in the fight to keep patients alive amist chronic donor shortages for replacement hearts.
Heart Transplantation: a Definitive Guide
Transplantation operations are the base operation for endstage heart failure, however there are many ethical and practical problems with it.
Thalidomide Drug Used to Treat Symptoms of Rare Behcet's Disease
Thalidomide was one of the greatest prescription drug disasters in medical history. Is it really effective in treating mucocutaneous Behcet's disease?
How the Medical System Creates Life-long Patients With Drugs
Despite the availability of alternatives, doctors often turn to drug therapy for every complaint, resulting in catastrophic life-long illnesses in millions.
What is Diabetic Retinopathy?
Diabetic retinopathy is the most common diabetic eye disease. The longer a person has diabetes, the higher their chances of developing diabetic retinopathy.
Diabetic Meal Plan
Healthy diet plays a vital role in diabetics. Avoiding fat and calorie rich foods helps and prevent the onset of further complications in diabetics.
Overview of Gestational Diabetes
Gestational diabetes affects 2 to 4% of pregnancies. Only healthy diet and exercise reduces the chance of getting gestational diabetes.
What Causes Type 2 Diabetes?
Type 2 diabetes is also affecting children and adults. Long-term complications of type 2 diabetes include Alzheimer's disease and diabetic retinopathy.
Type 1 Diabetes in Children and Young Adults
Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disorder. Patients with type 1 diabetes face the risk of blindness, end-stage renal disease and premature death at times.
Overview of Diabetes Mellitus
Diabetes is a chronic condition affecting millions of people. Self-monitoring of blood glucose daily helps manage diet, exercises, and medication.
When the Tooth Fairy Comes to Visit – Losing Baby Teeth
Losing the first baby tooth is an exciting childhood milestone. Learn what to expect, how to reinforce dental hygiene and what to do about the Tooth Fairy.
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