Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) is a decline in mental function that most often affects older adults. Mild cognitive impairment symptoms are not as severe as ot...
Macular degeneration is disorder that effects cells in the retina, causing changes in vision. Macular degeneration causes vary, but the disease is most commonly...
Thrombocytopenia, the medical term for low platelet count, is a problem with normal blood clotting and bruising, resulting from low levels of thrombocytes. Thro...
Hemorrhoids are a common condition that over half of all people will develop at some point in their lives. Symptomatic hemorrhoids affect millions of people aro...
Hypoglycemia is a condition that causes a low level of blood sugar. Hypoglycemia causes vary, although typically, hypoglycemia treatment is associated with the ...
Hashimoto's disease is an autoimmune disorder that causes the immune system to attack the body's healthy tissue, causing symtom such as fatigue, weight gain and...
Gallstones are small stones made up of cholesterol particles, calcium deposits and other substances found in bile that form in the gallbladder. They form when p...
G6PD stands for glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase. A G6PD deficiency is a genetic disorder that affects a red blood cell enzyme, which can contribute to anemia....
Is there one eating habit that can reduce your risk of heart failure? Yes! In fact, a new study has found that eating a vegetarian diet decreases the risk of he...
Cushing's disease is a rare condition in which body produces an excess amount of cortisol. Cushing's disease causes include medication or a tumor. The disease e...
If you've ever had a cold sore, also known as a fever blister, you're not alone. About 90% of people get a cold sore at least once in their life. Cold sores are...