Radiologists use contrast material such as dyes in order to better see the details in advanced medical scans such as computerized tomography (CT) or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). These also help images to be more clearly seen in medical picture archiving and communication systems, which make it easier for ...

Hives are usually caused by an allergic reaction although you can get them from an infection, physical irritations (such as heat, cold, light or friction), insect bites, chemical exposures or emotional reaction. (Yes, your hives can be a purely psychosomatic phenomena.) Hives may also be referred to as urticaria, welts ...

If you are a fan of the hot tub, you know that it's particularly enjoyable on a cold winter day to slide into a steaming vat of water. Swedes have been promoting hot springs and saunas for years - including a plunge afterwards into cold water or snow. While most ...

While seldom mentioned, it is possible to have an allergic reaction to the flu vaccine. The influenza immunization contains "foreign" proteins, which can provoke an allergic reaction. While the vaccine is well-tolerated by the majority of people, as long as any immunization contains proteins from other animals or substances as ...

This month's writing project, courtesy of my friend Robert Hruzek of Middle Zone Musings, is all about stress. Did you know that stress increases the likelihood of an allergic attack? Well, it does and I learned this first hand. I was young; I was working for the summer months in ...