Hepatitis A is a viral liver disease that can cause mild to severe illness. It is caused by the hepatitis A virus and causes inflammation of the liver which affects the liver’s ability to function. It is one of three of the most common types of hepatitis viruses: hepatitis A, hepatitis B, and hepatitis C. Hepatitis A is the mildest form of hepatitis.
Read MoreAn autoimmune disease is a disorder that arises from an unusual immune response of the body against healthy body tissue. Essentially, it is the body mistakenly attacking and destroying itself. This may be restricted to certain organs or involve a particular tissue. Immunosuppressants, medications that decreases the immune response, are typically the treatment for the more than 80 different types of autoimmune diseases. Some examples of autoimmune diseases that may sound familiar are Celiac disease, thyroiditis, fibromyalgia, Lupus and rheumatoid arthritis.
Read MoreFood-borne illness, also referred to as food poisoning, results from eating food contaminated by infectious organisms and/or their toxins. These infectious organisms can contaminate food throughout the production process: growing, harvesting, processing, storing, transporting or cooking. Contamination does not necessarily only happen at one point in the process, but could have occurred at multiple points. Their rough, porous skin is an ideal breeding ground for bacteria.
Read MoreRecognizing an eating disorder may not be as easy as you think. Individuals with an eating disorder can become very good at hiding their condition and individuals close to them may not be attuned to know what to look for or realize what’s going on. An eating disorder is any range of psychological disorders characterized by abnormal or disturbed eating habits such as anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa and binge eating disorder. They involve having an obsession with food and weight that harms a person’s physical and emotional well-being.
Read MoreWhile it looks eating disorders are about food and weight, they often develop as a way to cope with some type of emotional pain a person is suffering from inside. They develop when a person feels overwhelmed by something they cannot control in their life, and as a coping method, they take control of what they eat, how much or little they eat, and ultimately how much they weigh. People suffering from an eating disorder may believe this makes them feel better, but in reality, they are doing serious damage to their emotional and physical health.
Read MoreThe bladder is a hallow organ that hold urine from the kidneys. Often it's one of the parts of the body not often thought about until it stops working properly. Problems affecting the bladder can cause painful urination and leakage at unwanted times. Sometimes simple lifestyle changes can improve these conditions however there are certain conditions that occur which need treatment immediately. One of them is entitled Bladder Outlet Obstruction which is also referred to as lower urinary tract obstruction or prostatism. Symptoms include abdominal pain, pain while urinating, inability to urinate, straining to urinate, dribbling after urination, waking up throughout the night to urinate.
Read MoreDo you know if your liver is healthy? It is difficult to know just how healthy your liver is simply because it is inside of us. However, there are signs and symptoms you can look out for that are indicators of an unhealthy liver. If you have any of the following signs or symptoms, see your doctor to test your liver function.
Read MoreThe 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.
Read MoreA 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.
Read MoreDid 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.
Read MoreApril is Alcohol Awareness Month. More than 18 million Americans suffer from Alcohol-use disorders. Long and short-term alcohol abuse can have serious effects on the body and mind. Learn the facts, conditions and treatments available.
Read More15 millions Americans suffer from heartburn and acid reflux daily. Maybe it’s the middle of the night, you wake up coughing, choking. Or perhaps you are at work, you have a big greasy meal for lunch, and all of a sudden you feel a burning, stabbing, insistent pain in your chest. Sound familiar?
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