Treatments and Prevention

Clostridium Difficile (C. diff) is a type of bacteria that can cause a serious infection in the colon, leading to severe inflammation and diarrhea. C. diff infections often [...]

Hypoparathyroidism is a condition that occurs when your parathyroid glands, four small glands located in your neck, don't produce enough parathyroid hormone (PTH). PTH [...]

Tongue-tie, also known as ankyloglossia, is a condition some babies are born with that limits their tongue movements. The tongue is attached to the floor of the mouth by a [...]

Hyperthyroidism is a condition in which your thyroid gland, located at the base of your neck, produces too much thyroid hormone. This excess of hormones can affect various [...]

Tension headaches, also known as stress headaches, are the most common type of headache experienced by adults. These headaches cause a dull pain or pressure that can feel [...]

If you experience severe pain in your jaw, it could be a sign of TMJ disorder. TMJ stands for temporomandibular joint, which is the hinge that connects your jaw to the [...]

A brain lesion is an area of damaged tissue within the brain caused by injury, infection, or disease. While the definition may seem straightforward, brain lesions can vary [...]

Chiari malformations are structural defects in the cerebellum, the part of the brain responsible for balance and coordination. While some people with this condition may not [...]

The Zika virus, first discovered in Uganda in 1947, has become a global concern in recent years. In 2015 and 2016, a Zika virus outbreak occurred in the Americas, the [...]

Typhoid fever, also known as enteric fever, is a serious illness caused by infection with the Salmonella enterica serotype Typhi bacteria. A related bacteria called [...]