Disease, Illness & Conditions

Do your ears crackle? This is a common complaint among people of all ages, especially children. Find out what causes this problem and what you should do if you have it.

Knowing how to sleep with broken ribs can be challenging at first, but these ten tips will show you exactly how to get some restful sleep by managing your pain with medication, ice packs, and heating pads, and by resting in a comfortable upright position with lots of pillows.

Diabetes is a serious health condition, but the combination of diabetes and depression is an even greater threat to health and well-being. Here's why.

Sitting for four hours in a chair, undergoing hemodialysis, is pretty uncomfortable. It is also boring. I started the treatments eight months ago, and I have learned how to keep myself occupied and warm! These tips should help new patients to tolerate the hours better.

It is unlikely for seasonal allergies to cause swollen lymph nodes, but it is possible to experience both symptoms. Allergic rhinitis can be mistaken for a respiratory infection that could cause swollen glands. Use these home remedies to reduce symptoms while you await a diagnosis from a doctor.

Wood stoves are a cost-efficient way to heat your home, but are they bad for your health? Here's what you should know about wood stoves and your health, and how to stay safe if you have one.

Over the past decade or so, the risk of lung cancer has been increasing for women - it is now higher for women worldwide than it is for men. Let's examine why that may be.

Whether cerebrospinal fluid causes pulsatile tinnitus is a good question. After all, this fluid is continuously produced by the brain, and when it doesn't drain well, it can cause several problems.

You might not realize it, but smoking is a major contributor to skin aging. This article looks at how smoking harms the skin and causes it to age prematurely.

The Alabama State Cancer Plan, for the past few decades, has focused solely on smoking cessation, anti-smoking campaigns, and screening services for "high-risk" individuals. Studies and current research suggests that this is not enough.

Some personal tips to help manage and reduce the side effects of lithium so that you can live better with your condition as well as avoid long-term complications from taking lithium therapy.

If you suffer from nasal drip, it could be due to an underlying thyroid condition that has not yet been diagnosed. Whether you have hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism or an autoimmune disease, your runny nose could be the result of hormone imbalances related to your thyroid gland.

After diagnosing me with a common skin rash, my dermatologist told me how I could get rid of it once and for all by using an over-the-counter dandruff shampoo in a unique way.

Prednisone for asthma relief can be taken orally as a pill or liquid. Oral prednisone is a well-tolerated and affordable therapy for acute asthma.

Pineapple allergy is not widely reported; however, it is a potential risk factor that should be considered. The following are some of the most commonly used treatments for pineapple allergy.

Tinnitus is usually alleviated by hidden cause therapy or other therapies that reduce or mask noise, making tinnitus less noticeable.

As someone who has struggled with acute insomnia and sleep anxiety, I've tried all the things. Read on to see why sleep hygiene alone won't solve anything and why actually rewiring your brain will.

There are numerous medications that can be used to treat Ramsay Hunt syndrome, as what Justin Beiber experienced. The type of medication you require will be determined by your specific symptoms and medical history.

Nivolumab, also known under the brand name Optivo, is an immunotherapy used as a cancer treatment.

This last article of the series puts Hashimoto's guidelines for healthy eating into practice with a special seven-day sample menu and go-to recipes.

This third article provides the exact steps for building a holistic nutrition protocol that supports the thyroid and immune system, some dos and don'ts and supplement recommendations.

This second article highlights the pillars of a holistic nutrition protocol that addresses root causes instead of traditional symptom management approaches.

This article series is dedicated to Hashimoto's Thyroiditis patients seeking help managing the condition with effective dietary interventions alongside standard treatment.

Factitious Disorder Imposed on Self (FDIS) or previously known as Munchausen Syndrome is a very serious and complicated mental illness in which somebody may feign, exaggerate or even induce symptoms or ailments for the purpose of gaining attention, care, sympathy and love.

High blood pressure is often undetected until it's too late. A healthy lifestyle including diet, exercise, and stress management can help to ensure that your blood pressure remains within safe limits, which can ultimately prevent a stroke, heart attack, or renal failure.

Home skin care routines are the primary treatment; however, phototherapy, botox A, or oral steroid medications may also be needed if your dyshidrotic eczema is severe.

It's time we take seriously the idea that Alzheimer's Disease is caused by mercury. If you haven't heard the name "Boyd Haley," you need to.

There are several types of lung cancer discussed in this article, along with statistics, diagnosis and treatments.

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.

Are you losing hair? Hair loss can sneak up on you. This article reviews types of hair loss, explains the cycles of hair growth, and explores treatment options.

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 its 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, cardiovascular 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.

Regain a connection with mother earth by sleeping on the floor for improved alignment, better posture, fewer wrinkles, 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.