There are plenty of rare diseases out there. However, a recent one I’ve heard about that is affecting twice as many women than men is called Stiff Person Syndrome. This disease was recently put in the spotlight when Singer Celine Dion announced she was diagnosed with it this past December. What is stiff person syndrome,… Continue Reading
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Category Archives: Medical Diseases & Conditions
4 Effective Home Remedies for Treating Strep Throat without Antibiotics
During this time of the year, many people start to come down with cold and flu symptoms. Another condition that some people have been getting is strep throat illness. Strep throat is an infection caused by a bacteria called the group Astreptococcus. It causes a sore throat, fever, and painful swallowing, among others. While it… Continue Reading
How Infertility Impacts the Emotional Health of Women in their 30s
Infertility has become a big issue for women in their 30s. About 11% of women of reproductive age have experienced problems with getting pregnant in the United States. It can be a big disappointment when you’re unable to have children. Although I don’t have children and don’t have any plans with having them, I do… Continue Reading
How Breast Cancer is Impacting Middle-aged Black Women Today
Breast cancer has been a serious illness that has impacted all types of women worldwide. While white women are still more likely to be diagnosed with this illness, black women are the most likely to die from breast cancer. As recently as 2019, breast cancer is still the highest cause of death amongst African-American women.… Continue Reading
How you can Help your Child Cope with Eczema
Eczema is an inflammatory skin disease that is affecting people of all ages. It occurs when your skin starts to itch and rashes start to appear. Scaly patches and blisters also start to develop on your skin. Eczema usually begins in childhood. If you’re a parent who has a child dealing with this condition, there… Continue Reading
5 Facts You Need to Know about Hepatitis on its Awareness Day
Today marks World Hepatitis Day. There’s still a lot that needs to be learned about this illness. For starters, viral hepatitis is a group of infectious diseases. These are hepatitis A, hepatitis B, hepatitis C, hepatitis D, and hepatitis E. These diseases inflame the liver. However, this information is just scratching the surface of the… Continue Reading
4 Tips You Must Know in Avoiding Stomach Peptic Ulcers
Stomach ulcers, or peptic ulcers, are open sores that develop on the inside lining of your stomach. They also occur in the upper portion of your small intestine. Your stomach experiences serious pain when you have an ulcer. What causes this condition? What are the signs and symptoms of a stomach ulcer? How can you… Continue Reading
What do Four Different Sleep Positions Indicate about your Health?
We all have different ways we normally sleep. Some of us sleep on our backs, on our sides, on our stomachs, or in a soldier position. No matter how you sleep, it could indicate a few things about your health or even your personality. Let’s touch on four common sleep positions and their indications about… Continue Reading
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