Disease, Illness & Conditions

Somnambulism is an odd affliction that causes people to behave strangely while fast asleep.

Getting those good night's sleep is extremely important. Aside from keeping your gears running for another day, it also keeps your healthy and fit. Here are 10 tips on how to sleep better and healthier.

A solid scientific basis does not exist to support or justify forcing people to wear simple cloth face masks as a means of controlling the spread of COVID-19.

COVID-19, or SARS-CoV-2, is a highly contagious virus with the potential to rapidly invade the human physiological system. The combinations of allopathic medicine and traditional Chinese herbal medicine are widely discussed in the context of their potential to treat SARS-CoV-2 infection.

Can vitamin D help protect against coronavirus (COVID-19)? Here's what I learned about coronavirus, vitamin D and how it may help protect my health during the pandemic.

This article examines the infectious virus known as the Coronavirus. It provides a direct analysis of the disease's characteristics, symptoms, and general treatment options.

The deadly novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) outbreak has the potential to threaten the health and wellness of human populations on a global scale. This article provides basic information about, including diagnosis, treatment, and preventative measures. People must practice caution during travel.

Are cold symptoms a sign of pregnancy? Believe it or not, a cold - or what feels like one - can be one of the earliest indications that you're pregnant. Here's why.

What prevents widespread treatment from being administered and disease education being rolled out for easily preventable and highly treatable diseases?

Having trouble falling to sleep? Have you considered your use of artificial lighting before going to bed? Blue light can disrupt your sleeping patterns.

To understand the causes of sleep paralysis, it is first important to be aware of what sleep paralysis is. Countless people around the world have reported waking up, yet not being able to move their bodies. They describe a feeling or sensation that has been diagnosed as sleep paralysis.

A brief overview of vitamin B12 deficiency, how it happens, what it presents, and what can be done about it.

Sickled feet are considered as the bane in any form of dancing. It is also a problem of many athletes as well. Well there is that and rolling, which make two of the biggest issues out there. However, it should be noted that sickling of the feet when performing is a bit harder to get rid of.

This article is a compilation of questions from readers of my other tinnitus articles, with my answers based on extensive research and personal experience.

Most of us don't drink enough water which leaves us dehydrated and damages our health. Learn about the benefits of drinking more water as well as the easiest way to increase the amount of water you drink every day.

This article briefly summarizes the causes and implications of coronary heart disease and explains major risk factors for the disease.

The appearance and odor of urine could be an indicator of your lifestyle and health. Medications, food, dyes, pigments, and poisons like phenol can change the color of urine anything from red to green. Usually the cause is harmless. However, it may sometimes indicate an underlying disease condition.

Do you live near a broadcasting, radio, or cell tower? Are you worried about your exposure levels to radio waves? The effects of technology on the development of certain cancers need to be analyzed, unfortunately, few studies exist. Here's what we know.

Silica makes up a large component of our world and the products that we use daily. Are you aware of the potential risk that it poses to you and your family. Are you being safe around this substance?

Difficulty sleeping spoils your day, undermines relationships, and makes you less effective at work. Many causes of sleep problems relate to your lifestyle. This article explains 13 gentle but effective changes you can make to help you get a good night's sleep and wake refreshed and raring to go.

A step-by-step guide (with pictures) on getting your health information with your AncestryDNA results.

Stress is one of the most common causes of adult acne today. In this article, we'll see how stress causes acne, how it worsens your acne, how you can manage your stress-acne, and other triggering factors.

Cruciferous vegetables contain glucosinolates, which produce indole-3-carbinol in our digestive tract. The latter chemical may decrease the risk of colon cancer.

In light of the U.S. government’s relaxation of rules surrounding the use of asbestos, now is a good time to look at the health concerns of this mineral.

Treponema pallidum pertenue is a bacterium that causes yaws. The disease has made a comeback after being almost eradicated. The infection can cause deformities and disabilities.

Thyroid disorders can cause havoc in the body. One of these disorders is thyromegaly or goiter, which is the enlargement of the thyroid gland. In this article, I discuss the symptoms of this disorder and how to best treat it.

Sleep paralysis can be a scary experience. Understanding the phenomenon can help you to be less afraid, and avoid future sleep paralysis attacks.

Alpha-synuclein fibrils in the brain are a feature of Parkinson's disease. The fibrils sometimes appear in nerves around the gut. They might travel from there to the brain.

A look at the most common myths, false beliefs and recognized truths about the causes of cancer . This article also includes tips on how to tell the difference between fake and truthful news about these causes.

Did you know that up to 80% of Americans have a magnesium deficiency? Coincidentally, insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes are reaching epidemic levels in the United States. Is there a correlation between magnesium deficiency and diabetes?

Detailed information about what foods, beverages and products contain gluten.

Whether having pets as an infant causes or prevents childhood asthma has long been debated. Some research has shown that owning pets early on can reduce sensitivity to allergens, but experts have not reached a consensus.

With over 8 million people working shift work, the mental and physical effects are astounding. Whether this is you, or someone you know, there are important things you need to know.

Did you just wake up to the room spinning? Do you find yourself suddenly dizzy while driving or perusing the grocery aisles? Here are some reasons you might have the spins.

Acne is a disorder of the pilosebaceous unit, which is made up of the sebaceous gland, hair, and hair follicle. Today, almost all types of acne and acne scars are treatable if correctly recognized.

Some people don't believe fibromyalgia exists, but patients with this painful condition certainly do. Learn about why it is so hard to diagnose, symptoms, and the current treatment options.

Men are far less likely to get multiple sclerosis than women. This may be because testosterone provides protection. Studying how the protection works may help both genders.

Have you heard products advertising that they are "paraben-free?" Learn what parabens are and what potential side effects they may have before you buy your next beauty product!

When you book extra hitchhikers into your jail! Learn about ways to treat your inmates and prevent the lice from spreading.

This article offers suggestions for keeping an oxygen concentrator running during a power outage.

A ketogenic diet is high in fat and low in carbohydrate. The diet may be very helpful for some people with epilepsy, but it must be monitored by a doctor.

Assessing a patient's spiritual needs is an important component of the holistic approach to effective management of pain. It provides an insight into how the patient and the family are likely to cope.

Childhood Cancer research deserves more funding in the United States.

Mycobacterium leprae is the bacterium that causes leprosy. It damages nerves, perhaps by reprogramming Schwann cells or by hijacking macrophages in the immune system.

Learn about the different complications of gout if you are not careful in treating your high uric acid in the blood.

An injection of epinephrine in anyone suffering from a severe allergic reaction or severe asthma attack can be lifesaving, but many people do not use it when needed or do not use it properly.

This hub explores the seven leading causes of lung cancer, including a section outlining more specific information about the onset of mesothelioma.

Immunotherapy may one day be used to stop beta cell destruction in the early stage of type 1 diabetes. The beta cells produce insulin, a hormone that regulates blood sugar.

Nasal folliculitis, or nasal vestibulitis, is caused by a buildup of oil and/or dead skin cells. This leads to the pores getting infected by staph which can lead to a painful and maddening pimple.