Gonorrhea is an infection caused by bacteria that can be transmitted through sexual intercourse and skin-to-skin contact. If left untreated, the disease can spread to the blood and joints,…

According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, there are about 800 to 8,000 babies that are born with fetal alcohol syndrome in the United States each year, while other studies…

Carpal tunnel syndrome is an increasingly common condition that can cause pain, numbness, and tingling in the hands and wrists. If you’re living with this condition, you’re likely…

Body odor (BO) is when perspiration mixes with the bacteria on the skin, often creating an unpleasant smell in the armpits, groins, upper thighs, and feet. Being in constantly hot…

Leaky gut syndrome is a condition that has become increasingly more common, yet it is not often discussed openly. If you are experiencing any of the symptoms associated with leaky gut, it is…

Cervical cancer is the second most common type of cancer in women, affecting almost 12,000 women in the United States each year. Fortunately, thanks to regular Pap smear testing, many cases of…

Cavities, otherwise known as tooth decay, are one of the world’s most common health problems caused by oral bacteria creating acids that destroy the tooth’s surface or enamel.…

Otherwise known as otitis, an ear infection is when a bacterial or viral infection affects the ears. Both children and adults can suffer from this, but the NIDCD says that the incidence is…

As the name itself suggests, ovarian cancer is the cancer that affects the woman’s ovaries. Medscape notes that it is the eighth most common cancer among women worldwide, counting about…

Whooping cough (also known as pertussis) is an infectious, life-threatening respiratory disorder that causes violent, hacking coughing that makes breathing difficult. Annually, there are an…