Autoimmune diseases are often thought to be among the rarest of human illnesses, but that is not precisely the case. Many autoimmune conditions are easily recognized conditions. One of them, diabetes mellitus (type 1 diabetes) is, along with type 2 diabetes, No. 7 on the...
Although frequently cited as the most common type of cancer in the United States, skin cancer remains a deadly condition if it is not caught in time. Did you know, for example, that the U.S. Center for Disease Control and Prevention recommends a monthly top...
It is safe to say that everyone loves the summer sun. It is certainly hard to beat those warm, soothing rays of sunlight that warm your skin and relax your muscles. Too much of that hot, summer sun, however, can also sneak up on you,...
As the name implies, trigeminal neuralgia is a nerve disorder. It is a condition of the trigeminal nerve is the nerve that goes from your face, including your upper and lower jaw, nose, lips, cheeks and around the eyes. It runs up your temple to...
The Big Shrug Many people shrug off the idea of getting an influenza flu vaccination, especially if they don’t know anyone with the flu and haven’t heard of serious flu cases in a while. But did you know that millions of people come down with the flu...
Dysthymia is a form of depression that lasts for several weeks to several years. Generally, dysthymia is the medical term for chronic depression, which is usually milder than an episode of major depression. Depression is often cyclical People who are depressed can feel sad for a month...
Although frequently cited as the most common type of cancer in the United States, skin cancer remains a deadly condition if it is not caught in time. Did you know, for example, that the U.S. Center for Disease Control and Prevention recommends a monthly top...
The Big Shrug Many people shrug off the idea of getting an influenza flu vaccination, especially if they don’t know anyone with the flu and haven’t heard of serious flu cases in a while. But did you know that millions of people come down with the flu...
The prevalence of addictions in modern society includes a variety of estimates that point to the vulnerability of human beings to various behaviors and substances. As the late author and psychiatrist Albert Ellis often said, “humans are addiction-prone.” Taking that even a step farther, one...
Blood cell disorders are conditions that affect the red and white cells, and platelets. The three cells form in the bone marrow inside the bones. The red blood cells are responsible for getting oxygen to the organs and tissues while white blood cells help in...