It likely is not a surprise that protein is a crucial nutrient that our body needs. Often when someone changes…
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Strokes are unfortunately an all too common occurrence. They can often greatly influence an individual’s life. Although some individuals can…
Lupus, an autoimmune disorder, is a chronic condition (which means that it lasts for years) that affects approximately 1.5 million…
Lupus is categorized as an autoimmune disease wherein the immune system turns upon itself and attacks various parts of its…
Fibromyalgia is best known as a pain disorder. As with other conditions, it can influence people in different ways. Although…
Fibromyalgia affects almost six million Americans. It is a pain disorder that influences the musculoskeletal system and alters the way…
There are a variety of different causes of liver damage. For some, it is caused by genetics, making an individual…
Gallstones are made up of cholesterol that develop in the gallbladder and are usually harmless. However, in the event that…
Having a disease that is more rare does not necessarily mean that it is associated with more severe symptoms, even…
We often think that being diagnosed with an illness such as diabetes, heart disease, stroke or cancer as something that…
The types of cancers that are considered to be the most common are those that are most frequently diagnosed (with…
Atrial fibrillation, Afib, is an abnormal heart rhythm, also known as an arrhythmia. Atrial fibrillation is described as rapid and…
Pink eye, also known as conjunctivitis, is a common eye infection that can be either viral or bacterial. The most…
We often think that being diagnosed with an illness such as diabetes, heart disease, stroke or cancer as something that…
Head Lice: What Parents Should Know Brushing your child’s hair and finding a small white speck can cause some parents…
For many, an experience of chest pain leads to panic and the assumption that it must be related to the…
IBS is an inflammatory disease that is associated with abdominal pain but also other symptoms such as constipation and/or diarrhea.…
In recent years, everything from bagels to haircuts have been advertised as being “gluten free.” When the trend first started,…
What is normal? Sometimes it is difficult to determine when getting nervous or anxious is a normal feeling, and when…
An ulcer is a crater that typically develops in either the lining of the stomach, a gastric or peptic ulcer,…