Shingles can be defined as an itchy, blistering and painful rash caused by a virus, herpes zoster (the same virus…
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The disease causes serious complications such as acute liver failure as well as death in extreme cases. Hepatitis A is…
Hepatitis is an inflammatory condition that affects the liver. There are several types of hepatitis (five main types) all of…
Fibromyalgia is a pain disorder that is associated with the following main symptoms: muscle pain, tenderness, and fatigue. However, it…
Although they are usually harmless and actually quite common, leg cramps can be both uncomfortable and painful. In this article,…
Your feet take a beating every day, but we sometimes neglect how much stress we put on them – or…
Many people end up visiting their family doctors and even emergency rooms complaining about pain, numbness, and discomfort in the…
Heel pain is normally caused by an inflammation of the tissue that connects the toes to the heel bone. The…
Fingernails are one body part that tend to get little attention, unless you are the type who goes for weekly…
A staph infection is a very serious skin infection that is the result of by bacteria entering the body from…
If you suffer from heartburn, you are not alone. This painful and arguably annoying condition is experienced by one in…
Funnily enough, heartburn doesn’t have much to do with your heart. Heartburn occurs due to the release of stomach acid…
Sepsis is a condition that is the result of an infection entering the bloodstream. When sepsis occurs the result is…
If you are having issues with your heart, please contact a medical professional immediately. There are certain health issues that…
Hyperthyroidism is also known as an overactive thyroid. The thyroid glands of individuals with this condition overproduce two primary hormones…
Sjogren’s syndrome is more commonly referred to as either dry eye or dry mouth syndrome. It occurs when the body’s…
The thyroid gland is one of the most important glands in the body as a whole. It has several duties,…
When blood within the heart is turbulent it can lead to a rushing sound. This is referred to as a…
After a long day, there is nothing better than getting into bed for a good night’s rest. However, according to…
Heart disease has both genetic and environmental components, as it tends to run in families but can also be impacted…