How to Overcome the Fear of Flying

The fear of flying is a highly complex issue and affects significant numbers of people but there are ways and means of dealing with the inordinate and unrealistic fear of flying. It is either the onset of a dedicated phobia, also known as aerophobia or aviatophobia, or it is a combination of one [...]

When Blood Cells Go Wild

For your body to function properly, it needs a steady supply of oxygenated blood that is supplied by red blood cells. These blood cells carry oxygen from the lungs to different parts of the body to give you energy and keep the skin healthy. But if the bone marrow makes too many red [...]

Symptoms of Obesity

Being obese is a lot more serious than many of us think. That is why the symptoms of obesity are an important factor in finding out if someone is obese or just chubby. Obesity is more than just a few pounds overweight. Obesity can lead to an assortment of medical and mental conditions. Around [...]

Pulmonary Embolism ? Symptoms and Causes

Pulmonary embolism (PE) is an extremely common and highly lethal condition that is a leading cause of death in all age groups. A good clinician actively seeks the diagnosis as soon as any suspicion of PE whatsoever is warranted, because prompt diagnosis and treatment can dramatically reduce the mortality rate and morbidity of the [...]

Information on Pulmonary Embolism -

Pulmonary embolism is a condition that occurs when an artery in your lung becomes blocked. In most cases, the blockage is caused by one or more blood clots that travel to your lungs from another part of your body. Most clots originate in your legs, but they can also form in arm veins, the [...]

What Is DVT?

Copyright (c) 2009 Dr. Jennifer Feeny Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a condition in which a blood clot (a blockage) forms in a deep vein. Although these clots usually occur in the veins of the leg, they can also develop in other parts of the body. A DVT is considered a medical emergency [...]