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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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,…
Osteoporosis — sometimes called the "silent bone robber" — is a condition that makes bones weak, brittle, and at higher risk for breaking. Partly it's genetic, and partly it's age,…
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…