Neurofibromatosis (von Recklinghausen disease) is a genetically transmitted disease, which neurofibroma appears on the skin and other body parts. Neurofibroma is a lump like a soft flesh, which is derived from nerve tissue. Is the growth of neurofibroma Schwann cells (nerve sheath, or myelin-producing) and other cells that surround and support the edge of the [...]

human growth hormone (HGH) treatment is heralded by some as the Fountain of Youth sought mankind for eons – but, unfortunately, is the man of the side effects of growth hormone. Initially used as replacement therapy for people with disabilities, HGH is used more often by athletes, the elderly with age-related problems of health and [...]

Mesothelioma is a rare form of cancer in which cancer cells are found on the mesothelium, outer covering protecting many of the internal organs of the body. The most common cause of mesothelioma is the exposure to asbestos. The symptoms of mesothelioma start appearing 30 to 50 years after the worker has been exposed to [...]

What is Cervical Cancer ? Cervical cancer is one of the most common cancers that affect a woman’s reproductive organs. Various strains of the human papillomavirus (HPV), a sexually transmitted infection, play a role in causing most cases of cervical cancer. When exposed to HPV, a woman’s immune system typically prevents the virus from doing [...]

A recent study showed that babies born to mothers who are depressed, especially in developing countries, has a 40 percent risk of having underweight or stunted growth than those born to mothers who are mentally well. “Our analysis shows a positive and significant relationship between depression in pregnant women of child growth disorders in developing [...]