Health Conditions

The risk factors of lymphedema vary, and clinicians categorize them into two types -- primary and secondary. This is the difference between the two conditions.

When most people feel a headache coming on, they reach for their medicine cabinet. Discover why it might be a better choice to head for your freezer instead.

A colonoscopy is a diagnostic method used by doctors to examine the structure and function of the colon (large intestine) and the rectum.

While women tend to have urinary tract infections more often than men do, both sexes can get them. This is what it means if you are getting recurrent UTIs.

The body undergoes wear and tear throughout the course of life. While some is to be expected, lingering back and neck pain might be a symptom of this condition.

High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a serious but treatable condition. Here's when you should go to the hospital for high blood pressure.

Type 2 diabetes is the most common form of diabetes. Luckily, drinking tea may be the solution to reducing the chance of being at risk of the disease.

Irritable Bowel Syndrome is a gastrointestinal disorder that affects your digestive system. It leads to a number of symptoms, including abdominal pain.

As many as 15% of kids experience what's known as chronic functional abdominal pain — ongoing stomach pain that doesn't respond to standard treatment measures.

Type 2 diabetes is a common lifelong illness that affects normal insulin function and prevents the proper processing of sugar or glucose from food.

We've put together a list of several types of arthritis you should be aware of — along with diagnosis and management plans.

It's the time of year when viruses abound. Fortunately, there are many over-the-counter medicines to take. Here are the ones our readers reach for most often.

Tuberculosis is uncommon in the U.S., but it's a serious illness for those who contract it. Here's everything you need to know about this bacterial infection.

Dementia is a difficult condition that usually presents with age. But is there a difference in how it presents in men and women?

TMJ disorders can have an impact on both facial nerves and jaw muscles. What's the connection between TMJ and the head pain we experience with migraines?

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says the number of Lyme cases in the U.S. clocks in at about 476,000 new cases yearly.

Sinusitis is a condition that affects the sinuses, which are the cavities in the bones around the nose.

New research reveals how too much sleep can actually be bad for us, particularly when it comes to our cognitive health.

Travel can provoke migraines due to many factors including stress, jet lag, air cabin pressure, and more. Here's how to keep migraines at bay while traveling.

A melanoma diagnosis can be scary, but we've gathered lots of excellent information to help you better understand this cancer and its treatment options.

If you're experiencing dysgeusia (a strange or bad taste in the mouth), you should think about why your taste has changed. Here are some possible reasons.

Researchers may have uncovered a surprising link between ADHD and a higher risk of developing cardiovascular diseases. Here's what the science says.

Diverticulosis may not cause any symptoms. However, those tiny pockets can cause stomach pain, bloating, and other digestive symptoms.

Despite the prevalence of Alzheimer's, particularly in elderly patients, scientists don't yet completely know what causes the disease to develop.

Unlike Queen Victoria and Queen Elizabeth II, not all royals were fortunate enough to reign as long they did. In fact, one crucial disease affected them.

At times, figuring out what type of headache you're feeling can help with the treatment. In this case, tension headaches may be more common than you think.

There is a big difference between normal aging and Alzheimer's.