Diseases and Conditions

The Achilles tendon is the largest and strongest tendon in your body, connecting your calf muscles to your heel bone. Despite its strength, this tendon is prone to injury, [...]

Chronic pain can be a debilitating condition that significantly impacts your daily life. Fortunately, there are many treatment options available to help manage and alleviate [...]

A latex allergy is a reaction of the body's immune system to proteins found in natural rubber latex, which is used to make various products like rubber gloves, condoms, [...]

Connective tissue diseases are a group of disorders that affect the protein-rich tissue supporting various parts of the body, such as fat, bone, and cartilage. These [...]

MRSA, or methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, is a type of bacteria that can cause infections in various parts of the body. Unlike most strains of staph, MRSA is [...]

Anemia is a condition in which your body doesn't produce enough healthy red blood cells or hemoglobin, the protein that carries oxygen to your body's tissues. While [...]

Supraventricular tachycardia (SVT) is a type of arrhythmia, or irregular heartbeat, where your heart beats erratically or faster than normal, especially when you're at [...]

Rubella, also known as German measles or 3-day measles, is a contagious viral infection that primarily affects children. While it is usually mild in kids, rubella can cause [...]

Carbon monoxide (CO) is a colorless, odorless, and tasteless gas that can be deadly if inhaled in large amounts. It is produced when fuels such as natural gas, coal, [...]

The thyroid gland, located in the front of your neck, plays a crucial role in regulating various bodily functions. When the immune system mistakenly attacks the thyroid, it [...]