Treatments and Prevention

When you undergo lab tests, waiting for the results and trying to make sense of them can be a confusing and overwhelming experience. With thousands of different tests [...]

Traveler's diarrhea is a common intestinal infection that can occur when traveling to developing countries in Africa, the Middle East, Latin America, and Asia. It is [...]

If you have chronic kidney disease (CKD), it's important to follow a kidney-friendly diet to help protect your kidneys from further damage. A kidney-friendly diet [...]

Have you ever looked in the mirror and noticed that one or both of your eyelids appear to be drooping? This condition, known as ptosis, is a common eye problem that can [...]

Paget's disease of the breast is a rare type of breast cancer that affects the nipple and the surrounding area (areola). It accounts for 1% to 4% of all breast cancer [...]

Salmonella is a type of bacteria that can cause an illness called salmonellosis or salmonella infection. It's a common condition, with over a million cases reported in [...]

Angina is a type of chest pain that occurs when there isn't enough blood flowing to a part of your heart. It can feel like pressure or squeezing in your chest and may [...]

Acquired lipodystrophy is a rare condition that affects the way your body uses and stores fat. Unlike congenital lipodystrophy, which is present at birth, acquired [...]

Cholecystitis is a condition that causes swelling and irritation of the gallbladder, a small organ located in the right side of your abdomen near your liver. The [...]

Valerian, an herb native to Europe and Asia, has been used for thousands of years as a natural remedy for insomnia and anxiety. Many people worldwide turn to valerian to [...]