Multiple sclerosis, or MS, is a life-long disease that strikes the myelin (or protective fatty covering) surrounding nerve fibers in the spinal cord, optic nerves, and brain resulting in nerve damage ...
Ulcerative colitis is classified as a type of inflammatory bowel disease (or IBD) that inflames the inner tissues of the rectum and colon (or large intestine). Also an autoimmune disease, ulcerative c...
Overactive bladder (or OAB) often occurs in individuals over the age of 40. According to research from the National Institute on Aging, OAB occurs with a sudden and uncontrollable urge to urinate that...
Hemophilia is a type of genetic disorder impedes the bodies ability to clot. Considered a very serious blood-clotting disorder, hemophiliacs are void of the specific protein required for blood to clot...
A colonoscopy isn’t anything to get excited about. In fact, most patients approach them with dread and anxiety. However, regular colon screening is your best defence against colon cancer. Colorectal...
You might consider iron a nutrient designated for weight lifters with Popeye arms. However, according to research from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), iron deficiency is major nu...
The American Psychiatric Association defines major depression as a medical illness that has negatively affects on how a patient thinks, acts, and feels. Depression can affect patients very differently...
Eczema, or atopic dermatitis, is defined as an inflammatory, chronic skin conditon, characterized by symptoms of thick, raised, cracked, and extremely itchy patches of skin, typically on the inner elb...
If you’ve adopted a vegan diet, meaning you consume a diet free of all animal products, how do you know you’re getting enough nutrients? For instance, many vegans and vegetarians choose to supplem...
Cancer occurs when normal bodily cells begin to grow abnormally and in an uncontrolled manner within the body. Cancer can occur throughout the body, which is why cancer is the leading cause of death o...
Ovarian cancer is one of the common causes of deaths due to cancer across our country. It refers to the malignant or cancerous gro...
For many people, crossing the 60s means that now you are all ready to retire from your job and live a modest life with the savings...
The main reason for lung cancer is the outgrowing cells in the lungs. This is when the size of the cells gets out of control and b...
Hypertension, also known as high blood pressure is a condition that is characterized by excess force of blood pumped against the w...
Atrial fibrillation (or AFib) is characterized as an abnormally rapid and irregular heart rate that can cause extreme fatigue,...
Gout is a type of inflammatory arthritis that occurs in people who have increased levels of uric acid in their blood. The excess u...