Body & Health Conditions Articles

The US recently saw its first confirmed case of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome. The patient is now stable, but should we be scared that this case will trigger a full-on outbreak? The CDC says the risk to the general public is very small.

Obesity is a serious risk factor for diabetes. Bariatric surgery is often used to treat severe obesity. EndoBarrier is a new device that can substitute this surgery. When placed in intestine, it helps to achieve weight loss and improvement in diabetes.

Antioxidants are traditionally considered beneficial for prevention and treatment of cancer. The scientific evidences to this end are, however, limited and inconclusive.

Skin cancer can be tricky to treat, and if not caught in time, can spread and can even be fatal. Protect your skin and keep safe in the sun by following these tips.

Coronary heart disease is the leading cause of death in the USA and affects millions of Americans. Many people are inching their way closer to heart disease and exercise can help prevent that from happening.

Varicose veins are unsightly, but they can also lead to nasty symptoms and even dangerous complications. Here's what you need to know about varicose veins, and what your treatment options are if you are affected.

Multiple sclerosis is a common condition affecting the central nervous system. Swank diet, which focuses on lowering the amount of saturated fats in a patient’s diet, has been found to be quite effective in controlling the symptoms of multiple sclerosis.

Malignant melanoma is a malignancy or cancer of the melanocytes or pigment producing cells of the skin, but can also be found in the ears, eyes, gastrointestinal tract, oral and genital mucous membranes and leptomeninges.

Diabetes is one of the most common chronic illnesses today. It affects men and women alike, just like young and old. Though the symptoms of type 1 and type 2 are different, the potential long term complications are both the same.

One of the most common questions we get in the Steady Health forums is how to deal with pain after hip surgery. After surgery, pain management is problematic, but here are things to do before and after surgery that make a huge difference.