Heart attacks (myocardial infarctions) happen when blood flow to the heart is blocked by plaque buildup in the coronary arteries. In some instances, heart attacks can also be…

Have you ever been sitting in an important work meeting and had to toot? Don’t worry, we’ve all been there. While typically not a cause for concern, flatulence can be annoying.…

Shingles (also known as herpes zoster) is a painful rash, accompanied by other symptoms, that’s caused by the same virus that causes chickenpox. When you get chickenpox, the virus stays in…

More than 200,000 people in the United States are diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease (PD) each year. Despite how common this condition is, though, most people don’t really know…

Over 30,000 new cases of Crohn’s disease are diagnosed each year, affecting over 780,000 Americans overall. Yet, surprisingly, the causes of Crohn’s disease are still unknown. What…

Seborrheic dermatitis is a common skin condition that affects many people. This is considered a chronic form of eczema that many infants and adults aged 30 to 60 can experience. This condition…

Lupus is an autoimmune disease, a condition where the immune system mistakenly attacks otherwise healthy tissue in the body. It’s estimated that at least 5 million people have lupus and about…

Low blood pressure is generally not something to worry about, but it can be concerning when blood pressure drops so low that it inhibits your body’s ability to function normally. If you have…