September 2023

Natural pain relief techniques, including hypnosis, meditation, tai chi, and acupuncture, have real evidence behind them for managing both acute and chronic pain. These [...]

Graft versus host disease (GVHD) is a potential complication that can occur after a stem cell transplant, a treatment for blood cancers and certain blood or immune system [...]

Meningitis is a rare but serious infection that affects the delicate membranes (meninges) covering the brain and spinal cord. While it can affect anyone, certain age groups [...]

Batten disease is a rare group of nervous system disorders called neuronal ceroid lipofuscinosis (NCLs) or ceroid lipofuscinosis, neuronal (CLN). This genetic condition [...]

If you witness someone having a seizure, it's essential to know how to help keep them safe. While most seizures aren't life-threatening, taking simple steps can [...]

Charcot-Marie-Tooth (CMT) Disease is a group of genetic disorders that affect the peripheral nerves, those nerves that lie outside of the brain and spinal cord. Named after [...]

Asthma is a chronic inflammatory disease of the airways that affects millions of people worldwide. While the exact cause of asthma is unknown, certain triggers can lead to [...]

Osgood-Schlatter disease (OSD) is a condition that causes knee pain in active children and teenagers. It is an overuse injury that occurs when the tendon connecting the [...]

Fainting, also known as syncope, is a sudden, brief loss of consciousness caused by reduced blood flow to the brain. It can be frightening, but in most cases, it is not a [...]

Shigellosis is a type of food poisoning caused by a group of bacteria called Shigella. This infection can lead to uncomfortable symptoms such as stomach cramps, fever, and [...]