What is diabetes mellitus? Diabetes mellitus is a condition in which the body does not make enough insulin, called Type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1D), or can not use it properly because the body’s cells are insulin resistant (T2D). T1D is caused when the immune system, the body’s defense system against foreign intruders like bacteria, and viruses, and against sick cells like cancer cells, by mistake attacks the beta-cells of the pa ...

A heart murmur is not actually heart disease, but a condition which can be present from birth (congenital) or might develop at some point later on in a person’s life.  The normal heart sound heard through a stethoscope is a “lubb dupp,” which signals the closing of the valves, with a murmur there will be abnormal sounds made by turbulent blood in or near the heart.  A majority of heart murmurs are harmless (innocent) a ...

What is cholesterol, HDL and LDL? Cholesterol is a waxy substance with a molecular weight of about 387g/mol. It is an essential part of the cell membranes of all animals. It is needed to ensure the correct pliability and permeability of the cell membranes. It is also a necessary building block for many hormones like sex hormones and corticosteroids, of several fat-soluble vitamins, and of the bile acids. Since Cholesterol is not water-solu ...

Dyspepsia is a frequent reason for consultation in primary care and gastrointestinal practice. Dyspepsia is characterized by abdominal pain or discomfort centered in the upper abdomen. The term is not a diagnosis in its own right. It has been used to refer to various symptoms including upper abdominal fullness, feeling full after a small amount of food, abdominal bloating, loss of appetite, nausea or vomiting. Dyspepsia is a common problem in t ...

People all over the globe suffer from obesity, but nobody suffers more than an obese child.  Have you ever sat back and thought about what could be making the youth of today overweight? Is it lack of exercise? Bad diet? Unhealthy foods? Genetics?  Or something else?  Children suffering from obesity are at an increased risk of many different health-related problems which include diabetes and heart disease.  Parents all over the ...