According to the American Heart Association (AHA), more than 100 million people in the United States are living with high blood pressure (HBD). And that’s a big problem. What are the…

Insomnia is an incredibly common condition. According to the Centers for Disease Control, 68.8% of US high school students experience some form of inadequate sleep. This shocking statistic…

It’s estimated that there are nearly 48 million cases of food poisoning every year in the United States. Many of these people are infected without ever knowing they harbor a potentially life…

Heart attacks are fairly common health events that can be severe or even fatal. They occur when plaque buildup blocks blood flow in the arteries. Because heart attacks are so dangerous,…

Lung cancer is sadly all-too-familiar to many of us, mainly because it’s one of the most common types of cancer worldwide. The World Cancer Research Fund notes that there were about 2.1…

It is estimated that more than 16 million people are living with COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) in the United States. Unfortunately, approximately 40,000 out of every 100,000…

Periodontitis, otherwise known as gum disease, occurs due to untreated gingivitis, which is the inflammation of the gums. This condition can damage the soft tissue around the teeth and cause…

Edema is a medical condition in which the body retains excess fluid, causing swelling in certain areas. It can occur anywhere in the body, and can be caused by a wide variety of factors. While…