Category: Health

Degenerative joint disease, also known as osteoarthritis, encompasses disorders that affect hyaline cartilage and subchondral bones. It also causes pain, inflammation and prevents normal movements. After all, cartilage is the tissue responsible for covering the …

Colon cancer is a malignancy that originates in an individual’s large intestine or colon. Colon cancer can develop in an individual of any age but is more common in older adults. Symptoms of colon cancer …

Urinary tract infections in children are quite common. Typically, these infections occur when bacteria enter the urinary tract, bladder, and/or kidneys. It’s necessary to see a doctor to start treatment as soon as possible if …

A concussion is the mildest form of traumatic brain injury. The injury usually occurs after a blow to the head or after whiplash causes fast shaking of the head and brain. Concussions cause an alteration …

Typically, to talk about Addison’s disease is to talk about adrenal insufficiency. First of all, it’s important to know that this disease is very uncommon. After all, the incidence, or new cases, is only 0.83 …

Constipation refers to infrequent bowel movements, and it is typically diagnosed in cases where a patient has had fewer than three stools in a week. A patient may also be constipated if passing stools involves …

Krill are small crustaceans similar to shrimp, and they are a major food source for whales, penguins, seals, and fish. Krill oil is typically extracted from a species of Antarctic krill, and it is sold …

Atopic dermatitis is a type of eczema, and is currently the most common type of eczema diagnosed in the United States. Approximately eighteen million adults in the United States have this chronic condition, and the …

Two main factors determine blood pressure. One is how narrow or wide the blood vessels are. Narrow blood vessels don’t have as much room for the blood to flow through them, which causes the blood …

Eczema is a condition in which skin becomes excessively dry, causing uncomfortable and painful symptoms. Eczema predominately occurs in individuals in their childhood, but anyone can develop it. Skin cells in healthy individuals are water …