Checking to see if a newborn boy has an extra X chromosome is not a normal post-birth test, although perhaps it should be. The resulting condition – known as Klinefelter Syndrome – is a common enough genetic condition that often is not diagnosed until the baby boy has grown into a man.
Read MoreNone of us get through life without some kind of skin issues. Be it major or minor skin eruptions, ignoring the condition and wishing it will go away is not the solution. Your skin is the largest organ of the body and when it goes haywire it’s like setting off an alarm warning you to take notice and take action.
Read MoreOne of the most complex pieces of machinery found in our body is our colon. More than just an inert tube attached to the tail end of our digestive system (our rectum), our colon dutifully performs what no other organ cares to deal with – our bowel movements. But in addition to that thankless yet necessary job is the fact our colon also directs the balance of fluid and electrolytes in the body and plays host to a crucial ecosystem of bacteria playing a vital role in our health. Until something goes wrong with this essential organ, many of us fail to appreciate just what our colon means to our health and well-being.
Read MoreIt's the 9th leading cause of cancer overall, but number 4 among men. Although bladder cancer is often regarded as an old man's disease, itcan hit at any age.
Read MoreDry white patches on your tongue. If you have dry white patches which appear in odd shapes on your tongue, this could be a sign of celiac disease. Celiac disease is an autoimmune disorder that causes your body to attack itself when you ingest gluten. You may also have celiac disease if you have diarrhea, fatigue, vomiting, or weight loss.
Frequent urination. Frequent urination is a common early symptom of type 2 diabetes. When your kidneys have a hard time managing blood sugar, they try excrete it in your urine. Frequent urination is also causes dehydration which is another early symptom of diabetes.
Chronic hiccups. Chronic hiccupping is when you can't stop hiccupping for 48 hours or longer. If this is the case, it could be a sign of lung or esophageal cancers or stroke. Your central nervous system controls hiccupping, and brain issues and some types of cancer affect that system.
Frequent chills. We often feel chilly during the winter, however if you often feel cold even during the summer, that may be a sign of an underactive thyroid gland. An underactive thyroid can limit your body's energy burning and heat-producing functions.
Lumps under your skin. Lumps that appear firm under your skin may be the first symptom of rheumatoid arthritis. These lumps are composed of tissue and can grow quite large, but usually don’t hurt. They usually appear near your joints, especially in your hands and near your elbows.
A craving for ice. Craving ice may indicate you are anemic, which is due to an iron deficiency. This may be associated with the tongue pain or swelling that can occur when you are anemic.
