Everyone is familiar with birthmarks, yet some have a birthmark that produces hair. That is more typically called a hairy birthmark, but medically it is most frequently a congenital melanocytic…
As the weather begins to get cooler in the fall, many people start sneezing, get congested, and have a runny nose. But the question on every mind: is it just…
What is Down Syndrome?
Down syndrome is a genetic condition caused by an extra chromosome 21. Because of this, it is also known as Trisomy 21. All human beings carry…
A Gentle Guide to Understanding the Most Common Thyroid Disorder
The Basics
Hashimoto's disease is also referred to as Hashimoto's thyroiditis or chronic autoimmune thyroiditis an autoimmune disorder in which…
Overview
Stented chronic coronary syndrome (CCS) patients, who require long-term oral anticoagulation (OAC), have always proved difficult to treat for antithrombotics. Recent information, however, suggests that a long-standing "safe" addition—of…
1. What Is the Mediterranean Diet — and Why It Tops the Brain-Healthy Charts
The Mediterranean diet is derived from the eating habits of countries like Italy, Spain, and Greece.…
Introduction
Hashimoto's thyroiditis is an autoimmune disease that causes progressive destruction of the thyroid gland with resulting hypothyroidism. It affects women more than men, presumably due to interactions of hormones…
Ulcerative colitis (UC) is an inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) that mainly affects the colon, but its influence doesn't stop there. Rising evidence shows that UC has a similar influence on…
As medical professionals, we often encounter a wide range of conditions, and among them, one particularly prevalent bacterium has long been a subject of research and clinical focus: Helicobacter pylori,…
Type 2 diabetes is a chronic condition that affects how your body processes sugar (glucose) for energy. Unlike type 1 diabetes, which often has a sudden onset, type 2 diabetes…