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Gynaecomastia is a condition that can occur in men of any age. It results in the development of mammary glands and extra tissue forming around the nipples. Gynaecomastia can occur at any stage of a male’s life, although it is most commonly found in new-borns, during puberty, and in the elderly. Ke…

At some point during the course of sexual lives, many men experience problems with arousal or libidos. For most, these are short-term complaints resolving naturally without the need for medical consultation or treatment of any kind. For some, however, a distressing, long-term issue, such as erectile…

Most physicians, if they had a choice, would rather clean up a soiled bedpan than spend any amount of their valuable time digging through medical codes to submit insurance claims for procedures they've performed or advised. Before getting their licenses, private practice doctors typically spen…

On 8th February 2012, the US-FDA issued a new warning on several popular proton pump inhibitors (PPI). The agency warned that the use of certain heartburn and acid reflux drugs might increase the risk of Clostridium difficile-associated diarrhea (CDAD. The agency also suggested considering a diagno…

In June 2011, Actos (Pioglitazone HCl), a leading diabetes medication globally, faced suspension in France and Germany over concerns of an increased bladder cancer risk. This action was prompted by a French epidemiological study's findings, revealing that long-term Actos users had a higher blad…

Actos (Pioglitazone), the most widely used diabetes medication in the world, is now facing multiple legal challenges due to the recent warning about the risk of developing bladder cancer with the drug. According to several recent reports, the litigation involving the type II diabetes medication is …

While many weight loss products fail to deliver, Chinese tea stands out. It's recognized globally not just for its ability to help shed pounds but also for enhancing overall health. Studies confirm that active compounds in Chinese tea, like catechins and caffeine, effectively reduce body fat an…

Being overweight makes losing weight a difficult process. And it is obvious that this process will take a lot of time and effort. But choosing the best weight-loss methods is even more trickier. That's because reaching your weight loss goals largely depends on making healthy food and lifestyle …

Size reduction can be thought of as the process of making a substance or chemical smaller by breaking it down into smaller pieces, powders, coarse particles, or even more advanced subdivisions. This process goes by other names too, like comminution and grinding. Usually, the raw or active materials …