Gain in-depth knowledge on a range of medical issues, including neurological, respiratory, cardiovascular, and autoimmune disorders. Gain valuable insights into symptoms, treatments, and preventative measures for various health challenges. Understand the latest advancements in medical research and therapies. Equip yourself with practical information to manage and improve your health across diverse medical conditions.
All over the world, people struggle with seasonal allergies, and allergic rhinitis affecting between 10% and 30% of the general population. Hay fever is present in 7.8% of all adults over the age of 18 in the United States, and 6.6 million children are diagnosed worldwide, each year, with a type of allergy.…
It is estimated that approximately 14.7% of the worldwide population suffers from migraines. Migraines occupy the third spot after tension headaches and dental caries. Migraine represents a chronic condition in 2% of the population, affecting women in a larger percentage than men (hormone-related).…
Modern living conditions, access to adequate healthcare and disease prevention programs have contributed to an increased average lifespan in almost all developed countries. However, medical issues cannot be eliminated, which also means that medication use will only continue to increase.
According to recent statistics, women are more often prescribed medication than men.…
Medication can be prescribed for both acute and chronic conditions. Serving the purpose of addressing the associated manifestations and, sometimes, the root cause. It often happens that a person suffers from more than one medical issue. Which leads to several treatments being prescribed (commonly by more than one physician).…
Low level laser therapy represents a solution for a number of medical issues, which is based on the application of low-power laser, on various parts of the body. This type of laser differs from the one used for surgical interventions, in the sense that it does not generate any heat.…
In the United States, approximately 20% of all adults suffered from chronic pain. An additional 8% experienced the kind of pain which limits activities and thus influences the overall quality of life. Women and older adults, it seems, present the highest risk for such health problems.…
Hashimoto’s thyroiditis is an autoimmune condition, which is often present throughout the entire life. It is one of the most commonly diagnosed types of thyroid disease, and it requires adequate management (including the regular monitoring of hormone levels).
In the situation of those who suffer from this form of thyroiditis, the immune system functions abnormally – in consequence, it attacks the thyroid gland, leading to both inflammation and damage.…
Imagine the following situation. You wake up late for work, skip breakfast and almost swallow a muffin whole just before rushing into the office. At lunch, you gulp down some fast food from down the corner and return to your pressing deadlines.…
Obesity is the number one epidemic in today’s modern world. People eat food of the worst quality, rarely sitting down to have a proper meal and often opting for dishes rich in calories. The diet is responsible for an increased risk of diabetes, heart attacks, and stroke, with the overall quality of life being affected.…
Rheumatoid arthritis is one of the most common forms of arthritis and chronic condition. The inflammatory process affects the joints of multiple bones, causing pain, redness, and limited range of motion. Without timely management, the cartilage can sustain permanent damage. As a complication of this type of arthritis, rheumatoid nodules can occur.…