Category: Conditions

Physical health often gets the most publicity, but mental health is just as important. According to a study conducted by the World Health Organization, the World Bank and Harvard University, eight of the 10 leading causes of disabilities in the world are related to mental health. Mental health problems include social anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder…

Menopause is a natural stage in a women’s life that signals the end of her reproductive or childbearing years. It occurs when her ovaries stop producing eggs and there is a gradual decline in the amount of estrogen and progesterone her body produces. It is medically defined as the point in a woman’s life where…

Liver disease, also known as hepatic disease, refers to any disorder of the liver that causes illness. Because the liver performs many necessary functions for the body, liver disease can be extremely detrimental to a person’s well-being and life. Liver disease can lead to liver failure and liver cancer, which occur when at least 75…

Chronic kidney disease, also known as chronic renal disease, refers to the gradual loss of kidney function. Kidney disease causes damage to the kidneys and decreases their ability to keep a person healthy. The disease progresses slowly. The kidneys’ function is to remove waste from the blood. However, with kidney disease, usually caused by diabetes,…

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) also referred to as a spastic or irritable colon is a disorder of the large intestine. IBS sufferers experience stomach cramps, diarrhea, pain, gas, bloating and constipation. It is believed to be caused by a dysfunction of the organ muscles or nerves of the gastrointestinal tract. IBS should not be confused…

Just a few decades ago, very little one was known about the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and its advanced disease state, Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) but today, thanks to medical research, massive funding efforts and public health education campaigns, we now know much more about these diseases, how to prevent them and how to treat…

Understanding and Treating High Blood Pressure What is High Blood Pressure? High blood pressure, also referred to as hypertension, increases the risk of serious health problems, most notably heart attack and stroke. Blood pressure is determined by the amount of blood the heart pumps and the amount of resistance to blood flow in a person’s…

More than four million Americans live with chronic hepatitis, and most don’t even know they’re infected by the virus. Hepatitis is a viral infection that causes swelling and inflammation of the liver. There are five types of hepatitis: A, B, C, D and E. Hepatitis A and E are often caused by contaminated food or…

What is heart burn? Heartburn is a burning sensation in the chest. It’s a fairly common occurrence, and is normally harmless. In most cases, sufferers can resolves the pain with dietary changes or over-the-counter medications. But persistent heartburn may require attention from a medical expert. See Also: GERD – Heartburn is a symptom of Gastroesophageal reflux…