Disease, Illness & Conditions

Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a genetic disease. This article explains the disease, symptoms, treatments, and complications.

Planning an outdoorsy day? Keep your family safe by knowing your UV levels.

Deep brain stimulation (DBS) is a neurosurgical procedure. This article explains what DBS is and the medical conditions it treats. Areas of research are also reviewed.

Sleep apnea is a serious sleeping disorder that can lead to serious health problems. This sleep disorder occurs when a person’s breathing is interrupted during sleep. Learn the symptoms, diagnosis and treatments.

This article examines and ranks the 10 deadliest diseases known to currently exist worldwide. It provides a brief overview of each disorder, followed by an analysis of common symptoms and treatment options that are available.

Dietary changes alongside standard therapy hold great promise for reducing movement disorders and improving the quality of life of patients.

Do higher protein diets adversely affect kidney function in healthy individuals? Let's explore common claims about protein toxicity.

Commercials for the FreeStyle Libre give you only a bird's eye view of what the FreeStyle Libre sensor is for diabetics. There is much more information about the product that viewers do not see.

Here I provide real stories of encounters with death and grief, told in the words of those who experienced it.

This article reviews types of hair loss and explains the cycles of hair growth. Treatments are also reviewed.

Dr. James Goydos, surgical oncologist and expert on melanoma and soft tissue tumors, shares tips on how to protect your skin during the winter months and throughout the seasons.

In this article, I define hypertension and talk about the different types. I next point out how hypertension is diagnosed and the risk factors for getting it. Finally, the article explains why hypertension must be treated and how I received treatment.

If you are a diabetic, you need to know certain numbers in order to manage the disease. Here are two major numbers you should know.

According to a new study, people who never drink alcohol are at a significantly greater risk of developing multiple sclerosis (MS), particularly if the individual also is a current or former smoker.

This article explains cardiomyopathy, along with types, causes, symptoms and possible treatments. Risk factors are also reviewed.

Insulin Resistance has been found to cause various conditions like cancer, liver disease, PCOS, depression, skin disorders, cardio vascular disease, Alzheimer's, and more.

Living with heart disease or congestive heart failure (CHF) is not an automatic death sentence. It wasn't for me and doesn't have to be for you. This is my story as a survivor, ten years after my first heart attack

Celiac disease is an autoimmune disorder that damages the small intestine. The symptoms for adults and children, along with the proper diet is reviewed in this article.

Why eating food can trigger stomach cramps, whether or not it is dangerous, and what you can do to make it stop.

Most Westerners are now so stiff that they cannot comfortably sit on the floor. What to do? Regain a connection with mother earth by sleeping on the floor for improved flexibility, posture, and to get rid of aches and pains.

The early signs of a heart attack should not be ignored, and they are made clear in this article. The way the heart works and what happens during a heart attack is explained. The symptoms are listed for a major heart attack also. Risk factors are listed and possible treatments are explained.

Sleeping on your back is the best sleeping position for optimum sleep. Learn to adopt the supine sleeping position as a permanent solution to poor posture, sleep wrinkles, and many chronic aches and pain caused by misalignment of the skeleton and unnecessary pressure tension during sleep.

This article discusses how food impacts asthma. A child’s asthma may be controlled with diet, while an adult's asthma is more difficult. It is still possible to be less symptomatic with the right foods.

Necrotizing acrocyanosis is an idiopathic condition that triggers tenderness in the toes, fingers, and cyanosis in the extremities. The extremities of the patients with acrocyanosis progressively develop gangrene or ulcers indicated by their color variations.

This article simply explains the thyroid gland. Hypothyroid and hyperthyroid disease are discussed. The symptoms and treatments of these diseases are included.

Hiatal hernias are explained in this article. Lifestyle changes, medications and surgical remedies are explained.

Cluster headaches are excruciating and often occur little warning. The signs, symptoms, triggers and possible causes are reviewed. Treatment, including alternative choices are also discussed.

Breast cancer is the most common cancer for women after skin cancer. Learn the top US hospitals for treatment, the statistics, risk factors, diagnosis, types of breast cancer and how it is treated.

There are many problems that can afflict the feet. Many of them can be treated with over-the-counter products. Gout is one, and it's very painful. This article discusses possible causes, diagnoses, and treatments for gout.

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 the bane in any form of dancing. It is also a problem for many athletes as well. However, it should be noted that the sickling of the feet when performing is a bit harder to get rid of.

This article is based on my research survey of tinnitus sufferers to determine possible causes and avoidance techniques.

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. 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.