Human Papillomavirus (HPV): HPV is contracted via skin-to-skin contact. You do not have to have sex to get this type of STD. HPV is a type of virus that causes genital warts. The genital warts are usually harmless, however, they can lead to cervical cancer or anal cancer.
Read MoreDo you know if your liver is healthy? It is difficult to know just how healthy your liver is simply because it is inside of us. However, there are signs and symptoms you can look out for that are indicators of an unhealthy liver. If you have any of the following signs or symptoms, see your doctor to test your liver function.
Read MorePolymyalgia rheumatica is an inflammatory disorder that causes muscle pain and stiffness. Patients suffer from this pain and stiffness often occurs in the shoulders, beck, upper arms and hips. Symptoms actually come on pretty quickly, with signs in the first 2 weeks. This disease mostly develops in those older than 65 and it rarely affects patients under 50.
Read MoreWe recently received a question regarding the condition hemochromatosis. This disease actually affects more than 1 million Americans. It's a metabolic disorder also referred to as "iron overload disease." Here's what you need to know.
Read MoreEver heard of it? No? That's because you probably never even knew it existed. This might be due to the fact that the symptoms of cyclic vomiting syndrome can be similar to those you see in food poisoning or a stomach bug, like nausea and vomiting.
Read MoreLike major depression, bipolar disorder is characterized by sadness, fatigue, a loss of enjoyment in everyday activities and disruptions in appetite and sleep patterns. But do you know the warning signs to watch for?
Read MoreWe all do it but here's what you didn't know about what actually happens when we sneeze.
Read MoreTourette syndrome is a neurological disorder that affects the nervous system. It begins to develop very early on in life, during childhood.
Read MoreA brain aneurysm occurs when there is a bulge or ballooning in the cranial artery, which is a blood vessel in the brain. The cranial artery gets weak and starts to bulge or balloon out. When a brain aneurysm causes the cranial artery to weaken, it can leak or rupture.
Read MoreSome people believe Vertigo is a mystery or just from the famed film starring Jimmy Stewart. But it actually is a real disorder. Vertigo occurs when a feeling overcomes you that you or your environment is moving or spinning.
Read MoreNephrotic syndrome is a kidney disorder that occurs when the filtering units of the kidneys become damaged which causes the body to excrete too much protein in the urine.
Read MoreAortic valve stenosis, also known as aortic stenosis, occurs when there is a narrowing of the aortic valve in the heart. When the aortic valve becomes narrow, the valve is no longer able to fully open.
Read MoreResearchers say they are close to developing the first kind of medical test that could be used to identify PTSD. They say that in five years, there could be a range of new tests which will help in diagnosing PTSD and determining which treatment they need.
Read MoreNew study says multiple sclerosis patients may be at an early risk of death. Here's what you need to know.
Read MoreThe thyroid, a butterfly-shaped gland in the neck, is one of the major secrets behind your metabolism and many other bodily functions. Thyroid disorders can be very debilitating. Women over the age of 35 are at a high risk. Here's what you need to know.
Read MoreDana Housley, a 15 year old high school softball player from California has died on Wednesday evening after suffering from a brain aneurysm. She was initially on life support as a result of the brain aneurysm which occurred on the softball field last Saturday, causing her to collapse.
Read MoreAccording to the Alzheimer’s Association, Alzheimer’s disease is the most common type of dementia, accounting for 60-80% of cases that we see.
Read MoreA new study has released new findings that athletes may develop memory loss due to being left unconscious after concussions. A relatively small study of retired National Football League (NFL) players. Athletes who lose consciousness after concussions may be at greater risk for memory loss later in life.
Read MoreA study by the Stroke Association in the United Kingdom says that there is a concerning rise in the number of strokes that younger men and women are having. Researchers say the results of the study conclude that stroke should no longer be considered a disease solely among older people.
Read MoreLupus is an autoimmune, chronic inflammatory disease that is caused by the immune system attacking your own tissues and organs. The inflammation associated with lupus can affect all different parts of the body such as the kidneys, brain, heart, joints, lungs, and skin.
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