Multiple Sclerosis Patients May Double Risk of Dying Early
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New study says multiple sclerosis patients may be at an early risk of death. Here's what you need to know.
Read MoreThyroid Issues: Are you at risk?
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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.
Read MoreTeen softball player dies after brain aneurysm
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Dana Housley, a 15 year old high school softball player from California has died on Wednesday evening after suffering from a brain aneurysm. She was initially on life support as a result of the brain aneurysm which occurred on the softball field last Saturday, causing her to collapse.
Read MoreCan we find Alzheimer’s in healthy brains?
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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.
Read MoreMemory Loss May Be More Common in Athletes
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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.
Read MoreStrokes rising among younger people
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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.
Read MoreHow Lupus Affects the Kidneys
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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.
Read More1 in 3 US adults have Metabolic Syndrome
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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.
Read MoreBrain Tumors: Symptoms and Risk Factors
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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.
Read MoreRisk factors for Lupus
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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.
Read MoreLearning about Brain Tumors
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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.
Read MoreStrokes Rising Among People of Working Age
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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.
Read MoreSexual Orientation, Gender Identity Tied to Eating Disorders
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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.
Read MoreDo you suffer from post-stroke depression?
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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.
Read MorePelvic Inflammatory Disease
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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.
Read MoreDo you Sleep Walk?
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Researchers have estimated that about 8.4 million Americans suffer from sleep walking. Here's what you need to know.
Read MoreWhat is rheumatoid arthritis?
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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.
Read MoreDepression and Bipolar Connected, New Study Says
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Two new studies explore the interconnection between bipolar disorder and depression. These diseases combined affect almost 23 million Americans. Here's what you need to know.
Read More“Chronic Lyme Disease”: A controversial diagnosis
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Yolanda Foster, former model and reality star on Bravo’s Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, has been publicly battling Lyme disease. She was first diagnosed with Lyme disease in 2012 which she seemed to have under control given her healthy-looking appearance on the show.
Read MoreWhat is Asthma?
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Asthma is a chronic lung disease that affects more than 25 million people in the United States. Asthma interferes with breathing by inflaming, thereby narrowing the airways.
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