There is evidence that certain heartburn medications can affect how the body absorbs vitamin B12. Unless it's caught early, it can have far-reaching effects.
Mumps is a childhood illness that is relatively uncommon due to vaccination, but is still possible to contract. Here's what you should know about its symptoms.
With many factors in play, it can be challenging to remember how to behave in an emergency room. Here are the things you should never do when visiting the ER.
There's no question that the heart is one of the most vital organs of the body. This is everything you need to know about atrial septal defects in the heart.
The prenatal period is an incredible time when your baby quite literally takes form. With that in mind, is it safe to drink occasionally during pregnancy?
In 2018, CBD and CBG became legal to market and consume due to the legalization of hemp. But what are the proposed therapeutic benefits of CBD and CBG?
Each cell in the body has thousands of enzymes performing numerous functions. This is what it means when you have high levels of the enzyme creatine kinase.
Diabetes can lead to a potentially dangerous symptom: foot ulcers. Here's what happens when you have foot ulcers and how to treat and even prevent them.
Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers and can be difficult to treat. Learn about a new treatment that can help patients with advanced breast cancer.
PICC stands for peripherally inserted central catheter. Here's what you need to know about PICC lines, including their risks and benefits and why they are used.
If you shave regularly, chances are you have had your fair share of ingrown hair cysts. They usually go away on their own, but there are steps to treat them.
The human skin comprises tiny sacs of hair follicles surrounded by glands that secrete sebum. Here's everything you need to know about sebaceous cysts.
Most opioid deaths occur not from the drug alone, but from mixing it with other substances. It's critical to know how long morphine stays in a person's system.
There are several theories of aging, including the wear-and-tear theory. Here's what you need to about the wear-and-tear theory, including its criticisms.
When your skin itches, a good scratch can often make the discomfort go away. However, with neuropathic itching this may not work. Here's what causes it.
When it comes to fertility treatments there can be lots of confusing terminologies, such as in vitro versus in vivo. Here's what to know about the differences.