There have been many electric toothbrushes that have hit the market over the past ten years. Most of their claims seem alike: they’ll clean teeth efficiently in a way that no other brand can.…

Ulcerative colitis (UC) is an inflammatory bowel disease that causes chronic inflammation and sores to form along the inside lining of the colon. Symptoms of ulcerative colitis happen…

When someone experiences a traumatic event, there’s a chance that they’ll develop post traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD. With this disorder, the person can develop debilitating…

Menopause is a natural process that occurs as women age. Each year in the United States, 1.3 million women enter into menopause. Menopause is clinically defined as a cessation of menses…

Pregnancy can bring a lot of joy… and a lot of unpleasant symptoms. One of the most common? Morning sickness. Estimates vary, but anywhere from 50% to 75% of pregnancies produce morning…

Pink eye, also called conjunctivitis, is an incredibly common medical condition that costs up to $857 million per year to treat in the United States. So, as far as treatment goes, it’s…

The facts don’t lie: syphilis cases are on the rise in the United States. Picture syphilis as being one of the most harmful infections around. While easily treatable, this sexually transmitted…

Strokes are life-threatening attacks that block or burst the brain’s blood vessels, and even strokes that aren’t fatal can result in permanent damage. The best way to reduce the…

Experts believe that up to 60 million people in the United States suffer from heartburn at least once a month. Even more startling is the fact that these same experts believe that this…

What’s yellow, delicious, and could boost overall health? Turmeric! A member of the ginger family, turmeric root is popular in many dishes around the world. It’s also popular in traditional…