Nasal irrigation with a neti pot has proven effective in relieving symptoms of nasal and sinus congestion. Mainstream medical doctors and complementary health practitioners, alike, recommend neti pot washes to their patients. Until recently, the neti pot was not associated with any serious complications. The confirmation of two deaths in the United States in 2011 associated with neti pot use caused alarm and a reevaluation of its safety. With proper precautions, the neti pot is indeed safe.

Prednisone certainly saves lives but not without a price. Long-term users risk damage to the skeletal system through osteoporosis and osteonecrosis. This 920 word article explains the mechanisms of bone damage by prednisone. In-text citations include reference to the American College of Rheumatolgy and Kelley´s Textbook of Rheumatology. Based in science, but geared toward the general public, this article provides an understanding of how prednisone affects bone.

This article summarizes important statistics related to ulcerative colitis. Trends related to risk factors for the disease are presented. Most of the article focuses on stats relating to how the disease progresses and to expected outcomes. This piece would be a helpful addition to any site or paper that relays facts about ulcerative colitis.

This 650 word article provides an introduction to childhood obesity resulting from hormone disorders. Despite the fact that endocrine disorders are often blamed for obesity, less than 3 percent of obese children are found to have a hormone issue. Hypothyroidism, growth hormone deficiency and Cushing syndrome are discussed as examples of hormonal contributors to obesity.

The simple structure of a virus belies its complex function. Viruses, made of few components, survive by invading a host cell and using the biomachinery in the cell to reproduce itself. The host cells explode, disseminating new virus to continue the process. Viruses cause diseases from the common cold to HIV and cancer. Some can be prevented by vaccines or treated with medications, but others will surely kill. Although in-text citations are not used for this article, it is well-researched. Resources, listed at the end of the article, include only respected online medical resources, offline medical reference books and peer-reviewed journal articles.

Medical science has uncovered some of the mysteries surrounding the causes of irritable bowel syndrome. Once dismissed as a purely psychological problem, IBS is finally receiving recognition as a complex and treatable medical condition. Interactions between -- and abnormalities of -- the nervous system, pain receptors, chemical mediators and gastrointestinal reflexes all contribute to the distress suffered by IBS patients. In-text references to peer-reviewed journals and medical textbooks assure the reader that the information is scientifically and clinically sound.