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Atrial Fibrillation (or AFIB) is an irregular heartbeat, and the most common heart arrhythmia, affecting over 2.7 million Americans. There is an existing connection between AFib and stroke, with 20% of strokes being attributed to atrial fibrillation. Stroke, which is the number four cause of death in the U.S.,...
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Blood clots are part of a body’s helpful, lifesaving defense system when they are working appropriately. Though blood is designed to flow freely and continuously for an entire lifetime, blood clots should form in order to stop one from bleeding to death. Clotting is triggered when blood comes into...
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Everyone knows that scrolling through your phone is a great way to pass time on the toilet. However, not everyone knows it could lead to severe pain in your lower abdomen. According to Dr. Anish Sheth, a gastroenterologist at the University Medical Center of Princeton-based in New Jersey, people...
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Constipation is the inability to have regular bowel movement. This condition can be downright inconvenient and uncomfortable for the individual experiencing it. If you have difficult or irregular bowel movements, chances are you have constipation. Fortunately, it is a condition which can be easily treated. Nearly everyone experiences constipation...
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Cystic fibrosis is a very serious disorder that causes respiratory issues and digestive problems. Although cystic fibrosis (CF) was once a death sentence, new medical breakthroughs allow those with the disease to live much longer, fuller lives. Here’s a look at the genetics behind the cause of cystic fibrosis...
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ADHD, or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, is categorized by difficulty focusing and overly active behavior that affects schoolwork, relationships, and well-being. While ADHD is commonly diagnosed in childhood, it can continue into adulthood. At either age, ADHD can have a negative impact on sleep. Read on to learn more...
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Diagnosing lupus can be incredibly difficult. There is a wide variety of symptoms you can develop that could point to lupus. No single test is able to completely diagnose lupus beyond any doubt. Luckily, there are a few different tests that can be performed in conjunction with one another...
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Lymphoma is a type of cancer that results from abnormal growth of lymphocytes, a type of white blood cell. Although scientists know that this change in cell growth is why lymphoma develops, they aren’t yet sure what causes this change to happen in the first place. Researchers believe that...
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Osteoporosis is a disease where bone density decreases. This causes a person to have fragile bones. Osteoporosis often clots the blood, extreme pain and pneumonia. Due to the fact that osteoporosis can result in a number of heightened medical conditions, there are numerous treatment methods that are available. Osteoporosis...
Atrial Fibrillation (or AFIB) is an irregular heartbeat, and the most common heart arrhythmia, affecting over 2.7 million Americans. There is an existing connection between AFib and stroke, with 20% of strokes being attributed to atrial fibrillation. Stroke, which is the number four cause of death in the U.S.,...
Blood clots are part of a body’s helpful, lifesaving defense system when they are working appropriately. Though blood is designed to flow freely and continuously for an entire lifetime, blood clots should form in order to stop one from bleeding to death. Clotting is triggered when blood comes into...
Everyone knows that scrolling through your phone is a great way to pass time on the toilet. However, not everyone knows it could lead to severe pain in your lower abdomen. According to Dr. Anish Sheth, a gastroenterologist at the University Medical Center of Princeton-based in New Jersey, people...
Constipation is the inability to have regular bowel movement. This condition can be downright inconvenient and uncomfortable for the individual experiencing it. If you have difficult or irregular bowel movements, chances are you have constipation. Fortunately, it is a condition which can be easily treated. Nearly everyone experiences constipation...
Cystic fibrosis is a very serious disorder that causes respiratory issues and digestive problems. Although cystic fibrosis (CF) was once a death sentence, new medical breakthroughs allow those with the disease to live much longer, fuller lives. Here’s a look at the genetics behind the cause of cystic fibrosis...
ADHD, or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, is categorized by difficulty focusing and overly active behavior that affects schoolwork, relationships, and well-being. While ADHD is commonly diagnosed in childhood, it can continue into adulthood. At either age, ADHD can have a negative impact on sleep. Read on to learn more...
Diagnosing lupus can be incredibly difficult. There is a wide variety of symptoms you can develop that could point to lupus. No single test is able to completely diagnose lupus beyond any doubt. Luckily, there are a few different tests that can be performed in conjunction with one another...
Lymphoma is a type of cancer that results from abnormal growth of lymphocytes, a type of white blood cell. Although scientists know that this change in cell growth is why lymphoma develops, they aren’t yet sure what causes this change to happen in the first place. Researchers believe that...
Osteoporosis is a disease where bone density decreases. This causes a person to have fragile bones. Osteoporosis often clots the blood, extreme pain and pneumonia. Due to the fact that osteoporosis can result in a number of heightened medical conditions, there are numerous treatment methods that are available. Osteoporosis...