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Lupus is an autoimmune disease in which the immune system attacks the body rather than protect it. As a result, the healthy tissue is targeted and damaged. A lupus rash on the face is one of the most obvious signs of the condition, making it distinct from other ailments....
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Congestive heart failure, more commonly known simply as heart failure, refers to a condition where the heart is either unable to sufficiently pump blood throughout the body or unable to prevent the blood from “backing up” to the lungs. This article will detail not only the causes of this...
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Spine Pain Causes Spine pain is typically caused by habits or injuries to muscles around the spinal area. When these are not seen to, pain generally occurs and can lead to a further problems down the road. Some of these problems include: Muscle strain, herniated discs, fractures and Osteoarthritis....
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Arthritis refers to joint inflammation. You might have encountered some stiffness in your joints, maybe some pain or shortcoming, or in serious cases even some weakness, swelling and inflammation. These side effects can frequently be credited to some type of arthritis, as there are more than 100 related conditions....
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In a culture that has become increasingly focused on unrealistic body standards, eating disorders such as bulimia, binge eating, and anorexia are more prevalent than ever before. In addition to having devastating physical effects, they also present many psychological and emotional challenges for both patients and their families. While...
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It seems like everyone is talking about fat these days. The news says that fat in our foods is making us unhealthy. Doctors and health shows tell us that being overweight is detrimental to our health. The media post pictures of thin, athletic celebrities, putting them on a pedestal...
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The common cold is one of the most prevalent illnesses on earth, but there’s still a lot we don’t understand about it—especially when it comes to its causes. Because of this lack of information, several popular myths about the condition have emerged. While believing in one or more of...
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Hot flashes are sudden feelings of feverish heat that occur usually in the face, neck, and chest. Hot flashes are one of the most common symptoms for women who are going through menopause. Hot Flash Symptoms The frequency of hot flash symptoms can vary from a couple of times...
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What Is Abdominal Pain? Abdominal pain in most cases is pain that mostly occurs between the chest and pelvic regions. Mostly referred to as stomach ache. This pain can either be mild, dull, sharp, intermittent or in form of cramps. So, what are the most possible causes of stomach...