Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (or CFS) is not as light and unserious as it seems to be from the first sight. There are a lot of people who refer to the disease as to a simple slight indisposition. But probably, they do not realize that this mysterious illness affects more than one million people in the U.S.A. The symptoms that they experience can vary but usually it is possible to single out the most typical ones. They are: headaches of the type that has never been experienced predated fatigue, sleep that gives no refresh pain in muscle and different joints, substantial impairment in memory and concentration abilities, malaise, and sometimes sore throat.... Read more...

Chronic fatigue syndrome (the other names include post-viral fatigue syndrome, ME VI, yuppie flu) is a complex disorder or condition that is characterized by extreme fatigue that cannot go away after a profound rest in bed and that can become worse with mental or physical activities.... Read more...

Influenza, commonly called ‘the flu’ is a viral disease that infects respiratory tracts (nose, throat and lungs) in humans. Most people recover from flue in one or two weeks while some people may develop life threatening complications like pneumonia, leading to hospitalization and death. Flue is beset with symptoms like body ache, headache, fever (usually 100’’ F to 103’’ F or higher in children), cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose etc. On an average influenza causes 20000 deaths and many more hospitalization in USA every year.... Read more...

The tonsils are two small tissues on wither side of the back of the throat. They are part of the lymphatic gland system, and trap germs which enter through the mouth. Naturally they are frequently attacked themselves, the resulting inflammation being tonsillitis. The first symptom is a sore throat, and if this is examined it will be seen to be inflamed. The temperature rises, the patient feels unwell, and often has a headache. As the condition progresses, the tonsils become swollen; and often can be seen to have little beads of pus (white spots) on them. The patient should see a doctor promptly as he may need penicillin.... Read more...

Despite the cold and the flu being very common illnesses, many still get confused as to whether they are inflicted with one or the other. Read on to learn to distinguish between these two familiar health conditions.... Read more...

The cold season is here. People can be heard coughing and sneezing everywhere you go. Now you have caught that cold. What is the best way for you to get through that cold as quick and painlessly as you can? Some good old home remedies will help. Here are some home remedies that have been proven to work:... Read more...