Cholesterol is a naturally occurring substance made by the liver and required by the body for the proper function of cells, nerves, and hormones. Cholesterol travels in the blood stream, and can build up in the walls of the arteries…
Peptic ulcer disease (PUD), is a break in the lining of the stomach, first part of the small intestine (duodenum).An ulcer in the stomach is known as a gastric ulcer while that in the first part of the intestines is…
Blood pressure measures the force exerted by blood on the arterial wall. It is recorded as two numbers. The top number (systolic) measures the pressure in the arteries during a heartbeat. The bottom number (diastolic) measures the pressure in the…
Asthma is a condition in which the airways narrow and swell and produce extra mucus. This can make breathing difficult and trigger coughing, wheezing and shortness of breath. For some people, asthma is a minor nuisance. For others, it can be a major…
