Mitral valve prolapse (MVP) happens when blood leaks backward through the mitral valve in the heart, instead of closing properly. About 2% of people in the United States suffer from MVP,…

Concussions are serious head injuries that can lead to long-term health problems if left untreated. That’s why it’s important to be aware of the signs and symptoms of a concussion. Knowing the…

Malaria is an infectious, life-threatening parasitic disease that continues to be a pressing global health concern as it is most prevalent in hot tropical and populous countries like India. In…

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…

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a severe lung infection that primarily affects children younger than four years. It carries a high risk for complications like lung disease, pneumonia, and…

Dry runs help you get ready for something like a performance or a big event. The same can be said about Braxton-Hicks contractions; they’re like practice runs for pregnancy, but…

Yes, it’s curable. But it can take a while, depending on how long it’s been ravaging your body. Antiviral medications are used by doctors to eliminate the hepatitis C virus from the…

Snoring is the sound produced when one sleeps and there is much resistance to air movement. Medicinenet.com reports that about 45% and 30% of men and women snore occasionally. While snoring…

PCOS (poly cystic ovary syndrome) is a complicated medical condition that causes enlarged ovaries and cysts to form on the outer edges of the ovaries. This condition is the leading cause of…

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a common disorder that affects the way people live their lives, accomplish tasks, and hold relationships. Unfortunately this condition can be…