Human Papillomavirus (HPV): HPV is contracted via skin-to-skin contact. You do not have to have sex to get this type of STD. HPV is a type of virus that causes genital warts. The genital warts are usually harmless, however, they can lead to cervical cancer or anal cancer.
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 MorePolymyalgia rheumatica is an inflammatory disorder that causes muscle pain and stiffness. Patients suffer from this pain and stiffness often occurs in the shoulders, beck, upper arms and hips. Symptoms actually come on pretty quickly, with signs in the first 2 weeks. This disease mostly develops in those older than 65 and it rarely affects patients under 50.
Read MoreWe recently received a question regarding the condition hemochromatosis. This disease actually affects more than 1 million Americans. It's a metabolic disorder also referred to as "iron overload disease." Here's what you need to know.
Read MoreNephrotic 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.
Read MoreResearchers say they are close to developing the first kind of medical test that could be used to identify PTSD. They say that in five years, there could be a range of new tests which will help in diagnosing PTSD and determining which treatment they need.
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 MoreAccording to the Alzheimer’s Association, Alzheimer’s disease is the most common type of dementia, accounting for 60-80% of cases that we see.
Read MoreA 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.
Read MoreThe 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.
Read MoreThere 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.
Read MoreOn 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.
Read MoreUrinary Tract Infections affect both men and women and they're getting more difficult to treat. Here's what you need to know.
Read MoreBaltimore-man Freddie Gray has sparked a lot of conversation around spinal cord injuries. Can they be self inflicted? We explore.
Read MoreUrinary tract infections are common even in adults. The symptoms can sometimes be confusing. Consider this your go-to guide for understanding UTIs and how to prevent them.
Read MoreWhile often incorrectly considered a disease, dementia actually refers to a group of symptoms which negatively affect memory and social abilities, resulting in an interference with daily functioning. Primarily, problems with memory and impaired judgment or language are the two major areas affected by dementia. However, numerous other causes and symptoms of dementia exist, which can make diagnosis and treatment difficult or even impossible.
