Dealing with Pneumonia
What is Pneumonia?
Pneumonia is an infection that affects the air sacs or alveoli in either one (Lobar Pneumonia) or both lungs. This causes inflammation as it fills the lungs up with fluids. There are...
Obesity and Overweight: Causes, Risk Factors and Prevention
What is Obesity and Overweight?
Obesity and overweight is one of the greatest health concerns and a major health issue in the United States. The United States has the highest number of people living with...
Irregular Periods: Causes and Treatment
What are Irregular Periods?
Your menstrual cycle is as unique as you are and what is a normal cycle to you may be different from what is normal to another woman. If your menstrual...
Infertility: Causes, Prevention and Treatment
What is Infertility?
Infertility refers to the inability of a couple to get pregnant after one year of regular, unprotected sexual intercourse. It also refers to when a woman who is 35 or older is...
Phobia: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment
What Is Phobia?
A phobia is a very strong irrational fear or dislike for a situation, object, living creature or place. Fear is probably one thing that most people can relate with regardless of their...
Can This Be Acute Stress Disorder?
What is Acute Stress Disorder (ASD)?
Acute stress disorder is a mental health condition that occurs within 4 weeks of a person experiencing a traumatic event, either directly or indirectly. An event is described as...
Just What Is Insomnia? Everything You Need to Know About It.
It can be really hard to get a good night sleep sometimes. People stay up late or are unable to sleep as much as they would want to through the night for various reasons...
Dealing with Hashimoto’s Disease
What is Hashimoto's Disease?
Hashimoto's disease is an autoimmune disease. The immune system is designed to protect the body from bacteria, viruses and foreign bodies. When the immune system starts to attack healthy cells, one...
Detecting and Treating Kidney Infection?
Truth be told, a kidney infection can be a terribly irritating experience. Is it the discomfort should talk about, or the burning? What about the embarrassing need to find the closest loo? It is...
The Truth About Autism
11 Autism Facts
If you or any of your loved ones is struggling with autism, it may seem like it is one of the most misunderstood disorders, but here are a few pointers to help...
Ever Heard of Cervical Dysplasia?
Have you ever heard the words: Cervical Dysplasia? This jaw-breaking term is actually a common medical condition that affects many women below the age of thirty in nearly every part of the world. It...
Do You Have Anxiety?
Anxiety Coping Mechanisms
Do you suffer from anxiety? Whether it’s your everyday stress, an anxiety disorder, or something that comes in the form of panic attacks, there’s a lot that can be done to help...
Why ADHD Matters
What is ADHD?
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is a well-known cognitive and behavioral disorder that manifests itself through symptoms such as: difficulty concentrating, impulsiveness, excessive energy and an inability to sit still for an extended...
Glucose: The Good and the Bad
During my sophomore year in college, I had an experience that has stayed with me even until now. I fainted in class and it was a total, complete black out. I don't remember for...