What is a Peptic Ulcer?

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Apeptic ulcer is an open sore or hole that develops inside the lining of the stomach, esophagus, and the upper part of the small intestine (also known as the duodenum). It may be caused by a bacterial infection such as H. pylori, stomach acids, or even from taking non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. A peptic ulcer may also be known as a duodenal ulcer, a gastric ulcer, or a stomach (gastric) ulcer. It is estimated that about 1 in every 50 people in the United States have peptic ulcers. 

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What you should know about heat exaustion

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What you should know about heat exaustion

Heat exhaustion is a condition that is caused by being exposed to high temperatures for a long period of time. It is a heat-related illness and is often accompanied by dehydration. Heat exhaustion may also be known as sunstroke. The main symptoms include a rapid pulse, heavy sweating, both of which are caused by your body overheating after being exposed to high temperatures. Heat exhaustion is preventable. It is estimated that heat exhaustion and heat-related illnesses in general affects millions of people in the United States at some point in their lives.

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What is Tourette syndrome?

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What is Tourette syndrome?

Tourette syndrome is a neurological disorder that affects the nervous system. It begins to develop very early on in life, during childhood.

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What is nephrotic syndrome?

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What is nephrotic syndrome?

Nephrotic syndrome is a kidney disorder that occurs when the filtering units of the kidneys become damaged which causes the body to excrete too much protein in the urine.

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Treatment for aortic valve stenosis

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Treatment for aortic valve stenosis

Aortic valve stenosis, also known as aortic stenosis, occurs when there is a narrowing of the aortic valve in the heart. When the aortic valve becomes narrow, the valve is no longer able to fully open.

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Thyroid Issues: Are you at risk?

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Thyroid Issues: Are you at risk?

The thyroid, a butterfly-shaped gland in the neck, is one of the major secrets behind your metabolism and many other bodily functions. Thyroid disorders can be very debilitating. Women over the age of 35 are at a high risk. Here's what you need to know. 

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Can we find Alzheimer’s in healthy brains?

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Can we find Alzheimer’s in healthy brains?

According to the Alzheimer’s Association, Alzheimer’s disease is the most common type of dementia, accounting for 60-80% of cases that we see.  

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Memory Loss May Be More Common in Athletes

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Memory Loss May Be More Common in Athletes

A new study has released new findings that athletes may develop memory loss due to being left unconscious after concussions. A relatively small study of retired National Football League (NFL) players. Athletes who lose consciousness after concussions may be at greater risk for memory loss later in life.

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Strokes rising among younger people

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Strokes rising among younger people

A study by the Stroke Association in the United Kingdom says that there is a concerning rise in the number of strokes that younger men and women are having. Researchers say the results of the study conclude that stroke should no longer be considered a disease solely among older people.

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How Lupus Affects the Kidneys

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How Lupus Affects the Kidneys

Lupus is an autoimmune, chronic inflammatory disease that is caused by the immune system attacking your own tissues and organs. The inflammation associated with lupus can affect all different parts of the body such as the kidneys, brain, heart, joints, lungs, and skin.

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1 in 3 US adults have Metabolic Syndrome

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1 in 3 US adults have Metabolic Syndrome

A new study in JAMA, reports that about one third of U.S. adults have metabolic syndrome.  Metabolic syndrome is a collection of conditions that together increase the risk of heart disease and stroke. 

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Brain Tumors: Symptoms and Risk Factors

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Brain Tumors: Symptoms and Risk Factors

The brain and spinal cord make up the central nervous system. The central nervous system is where all the functions including body movement, speech, and thought processes are produced and are controlled. 

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Risk factors for Lupus

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Risk factors for Lupus

First things, first.  What is lupus? Lupus is quite simply a chronic inflammatory disease.  That is, it is characterized by persistent inflammation in the body.  Chronic inflammation occurs because the immune system is responding to some signal it is being exposed to.  In the case of lupus, this chronic inflammation is happening because lupus is an autoimmune disease. 

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Learning about Brain Tumors

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Learning about Brain Tumors

Brain tumors generally fall into two groups, primary brain tumors, and secondary brain tumors.  The main difference between the two are where they stem from.  

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Strokes Rising Among People of Working Age

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Strokes Rising Among People of Working Age

There is a concerning rise in the number of working-age men and women having strokes. In England in 2014 there were 6,221 hospital admissions for men aged 40-54 - a rise of 1,961 on 14 years earlier, a Stroke Association study shows.

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Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity Tied to Eating Disorders

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Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity Tied to Eating Disorders

According to new study, both sexual disorientation and gender identity are tied to the development of eating disorders. Transgender and non-transgender lesbian, gay and bisexual college students are at the highest risk for eating disorders.

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Do you suffer from post-stroke depression?

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Do you suffer from post-stroke depression?

On average, someone in the United States has a stroke every forty seconds. Stroke is the third leading cause of death in the United States. More than 140,000 people die as a result of stroke each year. 

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Pelvic Inflammatory Disease

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Pelvic Inflammatory Disease

Did you know that pelvic inflammatory disease in women causes the most deaths in New York than in any other state? There are more than 1 million women in the U.S. develop pelvic inflammatory disease each year. 

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What is rheumatoid arthritis?

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What is rheumatoid arthritis?

Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease and a chronic inflammatory disorder that causes the immune system to attack the joints. The immune system normally serves to protect our bodies from attacking invaders (like bacteria and viruses) by attacking them.

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