Healthy articles

Williams Syndrome is an unusual genetic condition characterized by inadequate mental development, an atypical appearance of the face, problems of the circulatory system including the heart and blood vessels,and discrepancies in the level of blood calcium.

We tend to think of heart disease in terms of clogs of cholesterol, but one of the deadliest disease of the heart, infective endocarditis, is caused by infection with the same Staphylococcus and Streptococcus bacteria that cause other common infections.

Impetigo is a superficial skin infection that occurs most commonly in children, particularly in those living in hot and clammy climates, in conditions of poor hygiene and overcrowding.

There's trouble afoot with flip-flops. These popular summer shoes protect arthritic knees, but for those of us who do not have arthritis, they can spell trouble.

An esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) is a procedure performed by the physician with the purpose of examining the esophagus, the stomach and the duodenum.

While people usually want to lose weight, there are many underweight people who look for answers on gaining weight.

Not sure if your periods are normal? Here's a guide to what to expect from a normal period — and when it is time to see a doctor about abnormal menstrual cycles.

Boils — nasty, pus-filled, skin infections around hair follicles — are really annoying. They may resolve spontaneously with the help of hot compresses, or with drainage on your doctor's part, but when do you need to ask for antibiotics for boils?

The benefits of Statin drugs for increasing longevity and even for preventing cardiovascular disease continue to be debated. For some people, however, statins also pose serious side effects.

Fear is an important basic human emotion that alerts us to a perceived danger. In normal situations, we regain self-control after a while once the fear is triggered, but when fears start to control us our lives may be under constant stress.