Body & Health Conditions Articles

Urinary tract infections are so common that most women acquire at least one infection in their lives. In fact, an estimated 50% to 80% of women develop urinary tract infections sometime during their lifetime.

Carbohydrates have received a lot of attention in modern culture as fads to lose weight. Low-carb diets and then eventually even high carb diets were keys to unlocking weight loss. Is there a link between carbohydrates and your under-performing thyroid?

What are those skin lesions between your legs that you're pretty sure aren't meant to be there? With so many possible causes, it can be hard to know for sure.

You've heard the word "rabies", and know it's a dangerous and deadly disease. What else should everyone know about this zoonotic viral infection?

Chapped lips are an annoyance. Lip cancer is, well, really scary. Here's how to tell whether you may have actinic cheilitis and need to see a doctor for a definitive diagnosis and treatment right away.

Abdominal bloating is a condition in which the tummy feels full, tight and distended. The majority of underlying causes behind abdominal bloating are not serious, but that doesn't mean this sensation cannot cause significant discomfort.

Want to get rid of heartburn? You might have to re-examine your coffee habit. Will decaffeinated coffee or low acid coffee help?

This year, we chose to commemorate World Heart Day (September 29th) by raising awareness about how SARS-CoV-2 impacts the younger, healthier, and physically active part of our society, thereby reminding you that even the healthiest people may be affected.

A strong immune system, or taking herbs and supplements to "boost" your immune system, isn't always a good thing.

A plummeting red blood cell (RBC) count after cancer treatment with chemotherapy and radiation is nothing unusual, but there are things you can do to keep your hemoglobin levels higher and your RBC count in control.