Health Conditions

There are two different types of appendicitis - chronic and acute. Here is the difference between the two as well as how they are diagnosed and treated.

Polycystic ovary syndrome, or PCOS, impacts hormones, ovulation, and menstrual cycles. It also may create insulin resistance. Here's why.

While itchy feet can be annoying, it's usually nothing to be alarmed about. If you're curious about why you experience itchy feet at night, keep reading.

Certain types of bacteria can also cause skin infections and other diseases like cellulitis. Here's what you need to look out for and when to call a doctor.

While alopecia is an autoimmune disorder, traction alopecia occurs when hair has been repeatedly pulled in the same way for an extended time. Here's what to do.

If you decide to go off Ozempic, any harmful side effects will probably go away, but other things can happen to your body. Here's what to know.

Increased lower belly fat may cause the appearance of a prominent bulge, commonly referred to as FUPA (fat upper pubic area). Here's how to get rid of it.

While sore breasts are rarely a sign of breast cancer, they may indicate other things. Here are some possible causes of breast pain and how to treat them.

One of the less talked about side effects of chemotherapy is its potential impact on the nails. Here's what to know about these changes, and how to manage them.

As an autoimmune disease, lupus can affect different organs, including the kidneys, lungs, and brain. This is how it can also affect your heart.

Anemia is a medical condition that occurs when the body does not have enough red blood cells to carry oxygen throughout the body. But is it genetic?

Diabetes affects how blood sugar or glucose is processed in the body. It may also significantly affect your heart health. Here's how that happens.

Bronchitis is a respiratory condition that causes inflammation of the bronchial tubes. But can you spread it to other people? Read on to find out.

Breakthrough bleeding can happen for various reasons. Your doctor can perform a proper diagnosis to help determine the underlying cause and proper treatment.

Those who have pacemakers may want to reconsider using a smartwatch, according to a new study. Here's how they may interfere with pacemakers.

Diabetes can create many health problems, including heart disease, kidney damage, and nerve damage. It can also affect your bone health. Here's how.

Plantar warts develop on the soles of the feet. While common, they can be uncomfortable, unsightly, and quite persistent. So how can you prevent them?

Two daily servings of orange juice lowered the blood pressure of participants with mild hypertension in 12 weeks.

Water does more for our bodies than staving off thirst. In fact, it's essential for bodily processes like regulating temperature to getting rid of waste.

Feeling fatigued, sniffly, with a tickle in your throat? You may be coming down with a cold -- but acting early can help ease symptoms and speed things along.

Once carpal tunnel syndrome is diagnosed, there are several things the patient can do to reduce their risk of symptoms flaring. Here are a few ways to try.

Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a chronic autoimmune condition. The medications, stress, and symptoms can affect weight. Here's what you need to know.

In cases of frostbite, the tissues underneath our skin (as well as the skin itself) can freeze. The time it takes to freeze varies depending on these factors.

COPD is a progressive disease that affects the lungs of millions of people worldwide. Here are the best foods to eat if you have COPD.

Understanding what epilepsy and migraines are, as well as their symptoms, is the first step to understanding the connection between the two conditions.

There are things you can do to help lower your odds of developing kidney stones, even if you've had them in the past. Here are a few of them.

The words "pulse" and "heart rate" are used in seemingly identical situations, yet some define them differently. But what do they mean, exactly?