Diseases & Conditions
The human body is a remarkable structure. It's designed to efficiently manage the wear and tear of everyday life and fend off all sorts of threats. Most of us are healthy for most of our lives. But we're also susceptible to hundreds of injuries, diseases, and conditions. Some are quite common, others are extremely rare. Here are some of the most common conditions that affect humans.
Diseases & Conditions Articles
Eczema is a common condition marked by skin irritation. It can sometimes be managed without using steroids.
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It’s unclear what causes hiccups. However, they don’t typically last long. Home remedies for hiccups include rubbing the back of the neck, breathing into a paper bag, sipping ice water, and swallowing a spoonful of dry sugar.
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Tingling or numbness in the feet may be a sign of peripheral neuropathy, which is nerve damage that affects multiple nerves leading out from the spinal cord. Certain medical conditions can cause it, such as diabetes and nutritional deficiencies, as well as heavy alcohol intake and some medications.
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For me, it's been one of the more surprising observations in recent years: study after study has shown that people who have poor oral health (such as gum disease or tooth loss) have higher rates of cardiovascular problems such as heart attack or stroke than people with good oral health.
A number of theories have been proposed, including:
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Whooping cough is an infectious disease caused by bacteria called "Bordetalla pertussis." Because these bacteria release chemicals that cause inflammation and swelling of the upper respiratory system, severe cough is a hallmark of the condition.
Whooping cough is highly contagious and spreads from person to person by coughing or sneezing among people in close quarters. To make matters worse, an infected (and contagious) person can spread the disease without knowing they have it.
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A new study found that a person’s risk of heart attack is six times more likely to occur within the week following an influenza diagnosis. However, getting a flu vaccination can reduce the risk of illness and death from heart disease.
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National health surveys suggest that about 60% of people with arthritis are getting advice from health care professionals about how to stay active. However, about 40% of arthritis sufferers aren’t getting counseling.
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A new medication called galcanezumab can help reduce the frequency of migraine attacks by suppressing the activity of calcitonin gene-related peptide, which is believed to play a role in migraines.
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Unexplained weight loss should be investigated. It may be caused by an overactive thyroid, cancer, or a chronic infection.
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A high blood pressure diagnosis can come as a shock due to a lack of symptoms, but the condition is manageable. Dr. Naomi Fisher explains what to do after you are diagnosed.
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