Mycoplasma Genitalium- The Old/New STD
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A bacterium that can live in the urinary and genital tracts of humans and cause inflammation of the urinary tract in men and women.
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What is Meningococcal Meningitis?
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Meningitis, is an infection and can be caused by viruses, bacteria or fungi.
Read MoreStress and Coronary Heart Disease
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People get older, the effect of stress compounds over time created a stronger link between stress and heart health.
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How to tell if you have bladder stones
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Bladder stones are crystalline masses that are developed from the minerals and proteins found in urine.
Read MoreAmerican Heart Month: Coronary Artery Disease
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The decreased blood flow eventually causes signs and symptoms such as chest pain or shortness of breath.
Read MoreDo you know that signs of Parkinson’s?
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1 in 20 people affected by Parkinson’s are under the age of 40. Worldwide the disease affects 4.1 million patients, a number that is predicted to more than double to 8.7 million by 2030.
Read MoreWhat is Multiple Sclerosis?
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Multiple sclerosis is an autoimmune disease that affects the brain and spinal cord. It typically affects more women than men and is most commonly diagnosed between ages 20 and 40.
Read MoreWhat you need to know about chronic pancreatitis
/Pancreatic pain is pain in the upper left abdomen which radiates into your back. This pain may get worse when you are eating, especially when eating foods with high amounts of fat.
Read MoreHow do you know it’s Crohn’s Disease?
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Diagnosing Crohn’s is challenging because the symptoms mimic other common intestinal disorders.
Read MoreLearning about Schizophrenia
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Schizophrenia is a group of severe brain disorders in which people interpret reality abnormally. Schizophrenia can cause a combination of hallucinations, delusions, and disordered thinking and behavior.
Read MoreNo limit on cholesterol? Here’s why
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As recent as the 2010 DGA, and for many years previous, the recommendation has been to limit dietary cholesterol intake to less than 300 milligrams (mg) per day.
Read MoreWhat are Varicose Veins
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Varicose veins are thought to be inherited, but they can develop from any number of reasons. For example, according to the Society for Vascular Surgery, approximately 50-55% of pregnant women in the U.S. develop varicose veins. Varicose veins can not only be unsightly, but can be painful and can lead to more serious health problems if not treated.
Read MoreMost common causes of why your blood sugar levels change
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Most common causes of why your blood sugar levels change
Read MoreHas Gonorrhea Developed Resistance to Antibiotics?
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We’ve all been treated by antibiotics for one thing or another, but what antibiotics no longer worked as an effective cure? This is currently the future we face with one of the most prominent sexually transmitted diseases, gonorrhea.
Read MoreSuffering from pancreatitis?
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Pancreatitis is a disease that causes the pancreas to become inflamed. It can either be acute or chronic. Acute pancreatitis occurs when the pancreas becomes suddenly inflamed, which only lasts for a few days.
Read MoreWhat you should know about COPD
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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is often referred to as COPD. It is a chronic inflammatory disease that occurs in the lungs. It causes the airflow from the lungs to become obstructed. Chronic
Read MoreDiabetes snuck up on Robert Kardashian
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Rob Kardashian, 28-year-old reality television star seen on ‘Keeping up with the Kardashians’, has been diagnosed with diabetes after being rushed to the hospital for feeling ill. This is news to him and the family, as they were unaware he was diabetic. As seen on the reality show, Rob has gained a significant amount of weight over the last few years and has been battling with depression. As a result, he has removed himself from the public eye and no longer appears on the show with his sisters and mother.
Read MoreWhat is Raynaud's Disease
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Raynaud’s disease is a condition that causes some areas of your body to feel numb and cool in response to cold temperatures or stress. This is caused by narrowing of the small arteries that supply blood to your skin, limiting blood circulation. When exposed to cold temperature the blood supply is markedly reduced and the skin turns pale or white and becomes cold and numb. When the oxygen supply is depleted, the skin color turns blue, something that is known as cyanosis.
Read MoreWhat you should know about bladder stones
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Bladder stones are crystalline masses that are developed from the minerals and proteins found in urine. Bladder stones can start off very small but will vary in both their numbers and size. Bladder stones will begin when your bladder is unable to properly empty. Urine that is left in your bladder will stagnate and the proteins and minerals in the urine will begin to crystalize and form into bladder stones.
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