Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States and is a major cause of disability. Almost 700,000 people die of heart disease in the U.S. each year. It is also a major cause of disability. There are many different forms of heart disease. The most common cause of heart disease is [...]
Like all pet animals, dogs too are prone to lots of diseases. To keep the dogs free from the diseases, they should be understood first and accordingly treated well with the assistance of the veterinarian. Some of the common dog diseases are discussed below:
Rabies: Rabies is a very common dog disease [...]
Crohn’s disease is a chronic inflammatory disease of the intestines. Both inflame the lining of your digestive tract, and both can cause dirk Bouts of watery or bloody diarrhea and abdominal pain. Crohn’s disease affects the deepest layers of the lining of the digestive tract, causing deep sores called ulcers. Ulcerative colitis, on the other [...]
Parkinson’s is found all over the world. Exact global figures are not always available, though it is estimated that four million people worldwide have the condition. Parkinson’s disease belongs to a group of conditions called movement disorders. Parkinson’s disease afflicts 1 to 1 1/2 million people in the United States. The disorder occurs in all [...]
According to a report published in 1995 by the National Institutes of Health, Peyronie’s disease occurs in about 1% of men. About 30 percent of men with Peyronie’s disease develop fibrosis (hardened cells) in other elastic tissues of the body, such as on the hand or foot, a condition known as Dupuytren’s contracture of the [...]
Paget’s disease is a chronic bone disorder that is due to irregular breakdown and formation of bone tissue. Paget?s disease can affect any bone, but usually affects the skull, the hip and pelvis bones and bones in the legs and back. Paget’s disease is also known as osteitis deformans. Paget’s disease can cause bones to [...]
Celiac Disease: An Overview
What is Celiac Disease?
Celiac disease is the name attached to the body’s autoimmune reaction to gluten which wears away the lining of the small intestine. Gluten, the cause of the disease, is found in wheat, rye, barley and oats.
Is this disease new?
No. It has always existed but, in the past, it was [...]
Unfortunately, as dog’s age, their risk of developing health problems increases. There are several different medical conditions and diseases which affect middle aged and elderly dog far more than young dogs, one of which is dog Cushing’s disease. While signs and symptoms of this disorder may be vague at first, as the disease progresses it [...]
The canine liver is a vitally important organ, one which is involved in practically all biochemical processes and physiological pathways. As a result, when one of the many possible forms of dog liver disease arises, the consequences can be numerous and severe.
Anatomy of the Liver
Located in the forward part of the abdomen near the diaphragm, [...]
This supplement formula is designed to target common heart problems. Recovery and prevention are addressed with known antioxidants. All-natural ingredients have been included to provide effective support; for example, hawthorn, which improves coronary artery blood flow and strengthens of the contractions of the heart muscle; and garlic, which has been proven to lower atherosclerosis and [...]
