Diseases
Know the symptoms and treatments of the most common diseases in children, adolescents, adults and older adults.
Everything You Need to Know About Cataracts and How They Affect Your Vision!
Cataracts Signs: Progressive Cloudy Vision Lens Opacity Surgery Restores Vision Cataracts are a common eye condition that develops gradually and, in many cases, goes unnoticed in its…
Do You Have Severe Menstrual Pain? It Could Be Endometriosis!
Endometriosis: Menstrual Pain Beyond What’s Normal Early Diagnosis Is Key Treatments That Relieve and Help Endometriosis affects millions of women worldwide, and although awareness has grown in…
Do You Have Ringing in Your Ears? Everything You Need to Know About Tinnitus!
Tinnitus symptoms: Common and persistent ringing Various causes of tinnitus Medical consultation when it persists Tinnitus, commonly known as ringing in the ears, is an auditory experience…
All About Vitiligo: Causes, Symptoms, and Available Treatments!
Vitiligo Symptoms: How to Identify It Autoimmune and Genetic Causes Available Medical Treatments Vitiligo is a skin condition that draws attention due to the way it transforms…
Norovirus on Alert: Learn the Key Symptoms and How to Prevent It!
Outbreak of highly contagious norovirus Positive tests increasing Risk of community transmission A highly contagious stomach virus is spreading rapidly across several Western states, and although California…
Mold Damage: What Really Happens When You Live in a Humid Place!
Mold exposure: Real health risks Common symptoms of exposure How to remove it properly Living or working in humid spaces may seem like a minor inconvenience, but…
What to Eat (and Avoid) to Prevent Kidney Stones
Prevent Kidney Stones: Drink Plenty of Water Daily Reduce Salt and Animal Protein Keep Calcium in Your Diet Kidney stones are not only extremely painful but also…
Say Goodbye to Swelling: 10 Tips to Eliminate Water Retention
Water Retention: Reduce Salt and Processed Foods Maintain Good Daily Hydration Stay Active and Improve Circulation Water retention, or edema, is the excessive accumulation of fluid in…
Antidepressants: What You Should Know Amid the Debate in the U.S.
Most Common SSRIs Risk of Side Effects Debate on Safety The use of antidepressants is becoming more common in the United States and around the world, but…
Endometriosis: 10 Signs You Shouldn’t Ignore and When to See a Doctor
Endometriosis: Severe menstrual pain is not normal Diagnosis often takes years Treatments manage symptoms Endometriosis is a gynecological disease that affects approximately 1 in 10 women of…
Allergies: How to Live with Them and Avoid Them Without Complications
Allergies: Identify your triggers Clean and ventilate well Use filters and plan ahead Allergies are very common, but they don’t have to ruin your life. With a…
What Diseases Can You Catch in Public Bathrooms? Myths vs. Realities
Public bathrooms: Real diseases HIV is not transmitted Always wash your hands well Public bathrooms can seem like a biological hazard, but are they really a danger…
Everything You Need to Know About Hepatitis B and Its Vaccines
Hepatitis B: Get vaccinated to prevent it Detect early symptoms Consult your doctor Hepatitis B is one of the most common—and at the same time most underestimated—viral…
What Is HIV and How Is It Transmitted? 7 Key Facts Everyone Should Know
HIV: What It Really Is How the Virus Spreads Breakthrough: Twice-Yearly Preventive Vaccine Talking about HIV is more important than ever. Despite remarkable medical advances over the…
The Five Most Common Causes Behind Itchy Eyes
Itchy eyes: Avoid rubbing them Use artificial tears See a specialist Do your eyes water or itch relentlessly? You’re not alone: itchy eyes are one of the…
Do You Know What Listeria Is? Walmart and Kroger Recall Pasta After 3 Deaths and a Fetal Loss
Listeria Alert: Pasta pulled from the market Three confirmed deaths in the U.S. Products sold at Walmart and Kroger A ready-to-eat pasta dish has triggered a listeriosis…
“Razor Blade Throat”: The New COVID-19 Variant Gaining Ground in the U.S.
Razor Blade Throat: NB.1.8.1 Variant Gains Ground Severe Throat Pain Reported Current Vaccines Still Effective A new COVID-19 variant is making people literally clutch their throats in…
Measles Alert in New York: Vaccination Recommendations for Travelers Amid Active Outbreak
Measles: New Alert in Ontario 661 Cases Reported in Ontario Measles Outbreaks in the U.S. The New York State Department of Health has issued a travel alert…
Measles in Washington D.C.: Case Confirmed, Health Alert Issued
Measles Detected in Washington D.C. Infected Person Traveled Across the City Alert Issued Amid Low Vaccination Rates Health officials in Washington D.C. have confirmed a case of…
Measles Spreads to 9 U.S. States, Majority of Cases in the Unvaccinated
Measles spreads across the US Texas faces the worst outbreak. Cases primarily affect the unvaccinated. Measles, one of the most contagious diseases in the world, is rapidly…
California teen dies from flu complications and his family asks for help
Young Man Dies from Influenza Complications Solano Family Seeks Support for Funeral Expenses Influenza Remains a Threat The Solano family is facing an unexpected tragedy with the…
State of emergency declared in California due to bird flu
What is H5N1 bird flu? How is this outbreak affecting California? Is there a risk for humans? California Governor Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency due…
Bird flu cases increase in the US and cause alert
They launch an alert due to an increase in cases of bird flu Many workers were exposed and are catching the virus Is it spreading fast? Bird…
First human infection with bird flu in the US without animal contact
First Human Case of Bird Flu Detected in Missouri Without Animal Exposure General risk of contagion remains low, according to the CDC The patient has recovered after…
Bird flu has been reported to be infecting dairy cows in California, expanding the outbreak across the country
Avian Flu Spreads Across the US Authorities Expect More Infections in Cows What Measures Have Been Taken? The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) confirmed on…
Nine dead linked to listeria outbreak in Boar’s Head meat products
Six more deaths from listeria. Outbreak linked to Boar's Head. CDC warns of food risk. Six more people have died in a listeria outbreak linked to Boar's…
21 cases of Oropouche fever identified in the US
U.S. Reports 21 Cases of Oropouche Fever Transmission by Insect Bite No Treatment or Vaccine Available U.S. health authorities confirmed on Tuesday 21 cases of Oropouche fever…
The impact of lifestyle choices on managing multiple sclerosis
Managing multiple sclerosis. Lifestyle changes can make a difference. Learn about living with this chronic illness. Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a condition that affects the nervous system,…
Living with Lyme: A deep dive into the chronic effects of Lyme disease
Lyme disease long-term effects. Chronic Lyme disease is a growing problem. Learn about this debilitating condition. Lyme disease is more than just an ordinary tick bite. For…
5 common summer illnesses and tips to avoid them
About 27% of ER visits occur during the winter months. Stomach bugs and flu are two of the most common ailments. Discover the 5 most common summer…
Understanding MRSA skin infections: Symptoms and treatments
What is MRSA? This common skin infection can be devastating. Learn to recognize symptoms. Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, commonly known as MRSA, is a type of bacteria that…
Drug that could delay the effects of Alzheimer’s disease is approved
FDA Gives 'Green Light' to New Drug That May Delay Alzheimer's It Would Have Many Benefits for People Starting with the Disease It Is the Second Approved…
Demystifying HPV: Understanding the basics and prevention
Understanding HPV. Vaccines are very effective. What you need to know to stay healthy. Human Papillomavirus (HPV) is a common virus with more than 100 types, affecting…
The 5 most common mental disorders and their symptoms
Learn about the most common mental disorders. In the U.S., 5% of the population suffers from some type of mental disorder Get to know the symptoms. Do…
Health alert! Dengue warning issued in the Florida Keys
Health Alert Issued for Dengue. Florida Keys Affected. Will the Disease Spread? A health alert has been issued in the Florida Keys following confirmed cases of dengue.…
Beyond the flu shot: Holistic ways to keep the flu at bay
Learn how to prevent the flu this year. The flu shot helps but there's more you can do. Follow these tips to stay healthy. While the flu…
The US announced that there is no risk of avian flu
US Assures No Risk from Avian Flu Concerns Rise Amid Infections Affected States Revealed US health authorities have stated that there is currently no risk of a…
Preparing for your first colonoscopy: What to expect and how to get ready
Colonoscopy prep tips. What to expect at the exam. Early detection of colon cancer is key. When your doctor recommends a colonoscopy, it's natural to feel a…
Living well with HIV: Strategies for managing your health
Living with HIV. It is no longer a death sentence. How to stay healthy in the long-term. Today, being diagnosed with HIV is no longer the grim…
Epstein-Barr virus: Understanding its role in chronic illnesses
What is Epstein-Barr? Learn how it can cause chronic illness. It's best known for causing mono. The Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) is a widespread virus that is one…
Understanding norovirus: Symptoms, transmission and prevention
Understanding norovirus symptoms. It's also known as the stomach flu. The virus is highly contagious. Norovirus is a highly contagious virus that causes gastroenteritis, an inflammation of…
Should you wash raw chicken to prevent Guillain-Barré syndrome?
What is the link between chicken and Guillain-Barré syndrome? Experts say not to wash raw chicken. It's important to cook poultry thoroughly. There is a belief that…
Syphilis prevention strategies: Staying safe and informed
Learn how to prevent syphilis. It is an infection that can be deadly if left untreated. Prioritize your sexual health. Syphilis is a sexually transmitted infection caused…
Understanding colon cancer: Symptoms, risks, and prevention strategies
Understanding colon cancer symptoms. Know the risk factors. A healthy lifestyle is key. Colon cancer, a significant health concern worldwide, involves the growth of malignant cells in…
What to do if you’re having a stroke
Stroke symptoms and what to do. Early intervention is key. Treatment and dianosis. Being informed about what to do in the event of a stroke is vital,…
What is multiple sclerosis, the disease that Christina Applegate suffers from?
What is multiple sclerosis? Christina Applegate was diagnosed with this disease. Learn about MS symptoms and treatment. Something stood out at the Emmy Awards held at the…
