Healthy articles

While smoking is still the leading cause of COPD in western nations, occupational exposures also account for a very significant portion of cases. What are high-risk occupations, and what steps can you take to reduce your risk of COPD?

Stiffness, inflammation and warmth are some of the key characteristics of arthritis. This article outlines how to determine whether your joint stiffness and inflammation signals a diagnosis of arthritis.

Penile discharge is the abnormal loss of fluid that is not urine or semen from the urethra at the tip of the penis. It is commonly the sign of a sexually transmitted disease (STD), and requires prompt and accurate diagnosis and treatment.

Can relaxation techniques like progressive muscle relaxation and yoga really help you confront depression, or are they just a lot of "woo"? Let's take a look.

Osteomyelitis is an infection of the bones, usually caused by pyogenic bacteria or mycobacteria.

Some people with diabetes experience blurred vision as one of the symptoms of the disease. This article outlines 5 things you should know about blurred vision in diabetes.

Some patients with diabetes will experience weight loss as one of the symptoms. This article outlines the how unexplained weight loss is related to diabetes.

Brain surgery for depression? Yes, maybe. Deep brain stimulation, in which electrodes are implanted in the brain, may help people with treatment-resistant depression where all other therapies failed to deliver.

Teething is an important milestone in the baby's development and there is a recommended time frame around which each tooth is expected to erupt. To find out when the teeth start coming in and what you can expect during the process, read on.

Patients with diabetes will often feel dizzy due to the fluctuations in their blood sugar levels. This article outlines the relationship between dizziness and diabetes.