Heartburns are quite common. The burning sensation can be handled by some people, but for some it may be quite irritating, painful and scary. That’s why it is best to know what you should do if you experience heartburn often. First thing is of course to visit a doctor and consult with him, then you [...]

Smoking, in a dose-dependent fashion, increases the risk of liver fibrosis in primary biliary cirrhosis (PBC). It does this without apparent increase in the histological inflammatory activity, shows a study published in the Journal of Hepatology, and European association for the study of the liver. The conclusion is that PBC (Primary Biliary Cirrhosis) patients should not be [...]

Researchers at the Australian Monash Institute of Medical Research have found a gene that may explain what causes stomach cancer. Interestingly, the same gene may be overactive also in lung cancer. “The gene makes the STAT3 protein, which controls hundreds of other genes important for cell survival, cell growth and promoting angiogenesis — the formation [...]

Hemorrhoids are a common mild ache. It is a result of straining during bowel movement among other causes, the symptoms of which are rectal bleeding and itching, and sometimes pain. Hemorrhoids are easily cured, all you need is a change of lifestyle and diet. Watch this Howcast guide on how to prevent Hemorrhoids. Remember, you [...]