The disease known as whooping cough is one of the more startling illnesses parents have to confront when this strikes an infant in the family. Half the cases of whooping cough in young children end up in the hospital for acute care in part because...
Just like whooping cough, the condition known as scabies is often thought of as an illness that might have been present 300 years ago but has no presents in modern life. This is not so. Scabies are microscopic mites that are contagious usually by coming...
Especially in the middle of a confusing, isolating phenomenon such as a global pandemic, persons thrown into new routines or kept away from their jobs are at risk for suffering from cabin fever. You no longer have to be stuck in the Arctic Circle watching...
Sickle cell anemia is a genetic blood disorder in which a hemoglobin mutation causes healthy red blood cells to change shape from round to sickle-shaped, greatly reducing the live span of those blood cells which carry oxygen to the body. In addition, the withered, sickle-shaped blood...
Schizophrenia is a devastating mental health disorder that strikes about 1 percent of the population, first occurring in the teenage years or the early 20s. It is marked by disordered or psychotic thinking accompanied by visual or auditory hallucinations. Along with the primary symptoms, such as...
Eczema, also known by the clinical name Atopic dermatitis, is a common skin condition marked by itchiness and red rashes. It is common in young children and adults. There is no cure for eczema, but there are treatments that reduce the flare-ups and keep the skin...
As humans age the risks of showing signs of Alzheimer’s Disease increase, which, in turn, causes many people to fear they have this unfortunate disease, even when they do not. A proper examination by your physician or a specialist – generally a neurologist – is...
How likely is it that you will get sick from handling tropical fish or amphibians? Well, like any other wild animal, there are risks involved. With amphibians even handling them can lead to general discomfort before a full-blown infection is revealed. Yes, it’s true: People can...
Autism has been a controversial and confusing condition for parents, school teachers and health providers in recent years as guidelines for diagnosis have changed and the number of cases has soared. Why are there more autism cases among children now? What reasons are behind the...
Summer’s here, Martha and the Vandellas sang in 1964, and the time is right for dancing in the street. However, it’s also the time Moms and Dads have to be vigilant and prepared for a raft of summertime injuries, even during this unsteady time with...