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Pulmonary Fibrosis: Prognosis and Life Expectancy
Pulmonary fibrosis causes scarring in the lungs, affecting how much oxygen is taken in and making breathing very difficult. There are important facts to know about pulmonary fibrosis, what causes it, and the prognosis and life expectancy of someone who is diagnosed with this disease.
How to Prevent Ear Infections Naturally and Avo...
Next to a cold, an ear infection is the most common childhood illness and one of the top reasons for a visit to the doctor. Unfortunately, antibiotic resistance is becoming more prevalent and limiting our ability to fight infections. Here are several tips on how to prevent ear infections naturally.
What Is Bell’s Palsy and What Causes It?
Bell's palsy, a form of temporary facial paralysis resulting from damage or trauma to the facial nerves, affects about 40,000 Americans each year, or 1 in 5,000 people. While it can occur at any age, it usually afflicts people between 15 and 60, striking men and women equally.
Zika Virus: What You Need to Know
Much in the news of late, the Zika virus is a mosquito-borne infection that has been around since the 1940s. Here's what you need to know about the contagion, symptoms, treatment, and prevention.
Gonorrhea: Catching and Treating “The Clap”
Gonorrhea, also known as “the clap,” is a sexually transmitted infection, or STI, that is spread through sexual contact including vaginal sex, anal sex, and oral sex. Learn about the causes, symptoms, and treatment here.
Lymph Node Inflammation (Lymphadenitis): Causes...
Lymphadenitis is inflammation of the lymph nodes, and the symptoms depend on the cause and the location of the swollen lymph nodes. Once the underlying cause is pinpointed, several treatment options are available for curing lymph node inflammation.
Female Athlete Triad: A Medical Syndrome of 3 C...
The female athlete triad isn’t one condition but a trio of interrelated health problems that vary in severity. Common in teenage and adult female athletes, these issues include energy deficiency (with or without disordered eating), menstrual disturbances and amenorrhea, and bone loss and osteoporosis.
How to Treat Scabies: Finding Relief Fast
Scabies is an infestation of tiny itch mites that burrow and lay eggs inside the skin, leading to relentless itching and a rash. Discover more about this condition, how you get it, and how to treat scabies if you fall victim to this extremely uncomfortable skin disease.
Diverticulosis and Diverticulitis Explained
Diverticulosis is a condition in which diverticula, or pouches, have formed in the lining of the digestive tract. About 15-20% of people with diverticulosis go on to develop diverticulitis. So what is the difference? How serious is diverticulitis and is there a way to prevent it?