Learning about Fungal Meningitis
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Meningitis is a general term for swelling of the protective membranes that cover the brain and spine.
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Peritonitis: Painful and Life-Threatening
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Peritonitis is a particularly painful inflammation of the peritoneum, which is the membrane that lines the inner abdominal wall and covers the organs within your abdomen.
Read MoreHow To Evaluate Thyroid Nodules
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Thyroid nodules are first assessed using fine needle aspiration cytology, a procedure to remove thyroid cells for examination.
Read MoreGut Feelings: Everything Impacts our Intestines
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Up until now we have been pretty much treating our intestinal bacteria as something we needed to nurture and care for through consumption of some rather specialized foods.
Read MoreLegionnaires Disease: Not That Exotic
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You have probably hear of Legionnaires' disease more than other recently-discovered diseases due to the media frenzy surrounding various “outbreaks.”
Read MoreFibromyalgia: Know Your Treatment Options
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Fibromyalgia is a common syndrome in which a person has long-term body wide pain and tenderness in the joints, muscles, tendons, and other soft tissues.
Read MoreThere is Almost No Escaping Back Pain
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Most incidences of back pain are not so dire that they cannot be addressed with home care, yet it remains one of the most common reasons people visit their doctors.
Read MoreDeep Vein Thrombosis: A Hidden Killer
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A deep vein thrombosis (DVT) will usually form in one of your legs. It is possible the thrombosis will cause your leg to swell, but that is not a guaranteed symptom.
Read MoreThe “Asbestos Disease:” Mesothelioma
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The disease affects the mesothelium, that thin layer of tissue that covers the majority of your internal organs. Doctors will classify the disease according to what part of the mesothelium is affected.
Read MoreHow To Protect Yourself Against Salmonella
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Salmonella is a type bacteria which can cause a spectrum of disease: gastroenteritis, fever, bacteremia and focal infections.
Read MoreApril is Autism Awareness Month
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Over 1 in 100 children are diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders. The number of children diagnosed with autism appears to be rising.
Read MoreWhat you need to know about gallbladder stones
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Gallbladder is a reservoir sac inside the abdomen, adjacent to liver and connected to the small intestine. Gallbladder stores the bile produced by liver cells.
Read MoreIs There Early Treatment for Coronary Artery Disease?
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Asymptomatic CAD, or coronary artery disease can be thought of as the preliminary stage of coronary artery disease where plaque starts to build up in the heart’s major blood vessels.
Read MoreLearning About Psoriasis
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Did you know that 7.5 million Americans suffer from psoriasis? Psoriasis is a chronic non-contagious multisystem, inflammatory disorder. It is known for its symptoms that typically include painful, itchy rashes that tend to be red and scaly.
Read MoreType 1 vs. Type 2 Diabetes: What’s the Difference
/Diabetes is when the body’s blood sugar also known as glucose, rises higher than normal which is known as hyperglycemia.
Read MoreNocturnal Cough
/Coughing at night can affect sleep and if you are suffering from this condition, it is important to find ways to soothe the throat and sensitive airways before going to bed.
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Do You Suffer From Painful Bladder Syndrome?
/Interstitial cystitis, or painful bladder syndrome is a chronic bladder condition that’s associated with pain, pressure, or discomfort that stems from the bladder.
Read MoreCat Scratch Disease
/This infection is carried in the saliva of about 40 percent of cats at one point during their nine lives. The cats themselves show no indication of any illness, and most people contract it after being scratched or bitten by the feline carrier.
Read MoreTreating Autoimmune Disease
/An autoimmune disease is a disease that comes from an abnormal immune response, essentially causing the body to mistakenly attack itself.
Read MoreThe Impact of Nutrition on Depression
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Depression is a common mental health problem. In 2002, World Health Organization considered depression the fourth most common cause of disability in society. Dietary factors have an important role in depression.
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