About 1.4 million Americans are currently diagnosed with Crohn’s disease, a painful inflammatory condition of the digestive tract. Anyone can develop this disease but smokers and young adults between the ages 15 and 30 are most susceptible. Symptoms of the […]

Vaccinations are used to protect yourself and the people around you from serious diseases, but did you know it is just as important for adults to get vaccinations as it is for children? The type of vaccinations you need as […]

Arthritis refers to joint pain or joint disease, and although common, is not well understood. It is the leading cause of disability in the United States affecting over 300,000 children and 50 million adults of all ages, genders and races. […]

Psoriasis is a non-contagious chronic, inflammatory skin disease that causes thick, scaly skin that are reddened in appearance with silvery scales. The most common areas of the body affected are the elbows, knees and scalp. Some people even experience symptoms […]

Rheumatoid arthritis is a serious autoimmune disease that mistakenly attacks the joints and causes inflammation in the tissues. Symptoms include joint pain, tenderness and stiffness, fatigue, loss of appetite, dry eyes or mouth, and shortness of breath. If you are […]

The summer is the perfect time to improve your health — the days are longer, warmer and generally less chaotic. Because the season is more relaxing and laid back, you won’t even notice the changes you’re making. Focusing on fitness, […]

With summer comes warmer weather and fun in the sun activities such as hiking, swimming and barbecuing. Although the sun is a great source of Vitamin D, which helps keeps our teeth and bones healthy, overexposure to ultraviolet radiation can […]

Affecting over 325 million people worldwide and causing one million deaths per year, viral hepatitis is a group of infectious diseases known as hepatitis A, B, C, D and E that cause both acute and chronic liver disease. Nine out […]

Myasthenia Gravis (MG) is a chronic autoimmune neuromuscular disease that causes weakness and fatigue in muscles responsible for breathing and limb movements. The most common symptoms of MG are drooping eyelids, blurred vision, weakness in the arms or legs, and […]

Raising awareness about the health issues in men and motivating them to get detected and treated for any possible diseases early is the main objective of Men’s Health Month. Women visit their doctors for annual preventive services almost 100% more […]