Diseases and Conditions Articles

Scott Thompson, now ex-CEO of Yahoo! Stepped down to face a bigger problem than his CV allegations – battling with Thyroid Cancer. Could stress be the culprit in the end?

With Aimee Copeland’s tragic affliction with a Flesh Eating Bacteria. Know the cycle and symptoms of flesh eating bacteria, known medically as Necrotizing fasciitis.

When you learn that there is a rare disorder specific only to girls and you have a daughter, you may surely feel scared for her. This rare disorder is called Rett Syndrome. Should you find yourself dealing with this condition, arm yourself with all the information you can get hold of. Also take inspiration from a young girl named Chelsea and her mother, Monica, who are faced with the ordeals of battling Rett Syndrome.

Is it the government's responsibility to stop the spread of the obesity epidemic in the country or is a parent's responsibility?

You probably have heard by now that according to CDC forecast, 42% of the American population would probably be obese by 2030. Have you been infected by the obesity epidemic yet?

Breast cancer is not exclusive to women only; men are also susceptible to it. Although it is a rare occurrence, when breast cancer hits the men, it is often more deadly and aggressive due to negligence and lack of awareness. Find out the common symptoms to beat your odds.

If you’re a fan of Beastie Boys, then the news of co-founder Adam Yauch’s death could have brought a little sadness in you. But what is this monstrous disease that killed the Beastie’s iconic rapper?

Legendary college basketball coach Pat Summit was diagnosed with Early-Onset Alzheimer’s. Her son, Tyler, has been with her from day one when she first found about her condition, when she retired as head coach, and until now that she is head emeritus coach. Even as Tyler heads off to start his own coaching career, he has vowed to fight Alzheimer’s by his mother’s side all the way. Alzheimer’s disease is a condition that the patient and his or her loved-ones will have to brave through each passing day.

What is spinal muscular atrophy that took away Avery's chance of completing her bucket list?
Who are at risk? Is this an infant-disease only?

Are you suddenly developing man boobs? What is gynecomastia and how do you deal with it?

Do you often get in trouble with your relationship with other people due to your incessant talking? Do you have difficulty following instructions or conversation because you find them boring? If you answered yes to both, you could have adult attention deficit hyperactivity disorder or AADHD that you are not aware of.

many times has salt or sodium been blamed for the cause of heart disease? What if there is no conclusive evidence that say it really is to be blamed for the number one cause of death in the country?

A diner at the Heart Attack Grill was rushed to the hospital. The woman was enjoying her Double Bypass Burger while smoking and drinking before she collapsed. Luckily, she didn’t undergo a real Double Bypass but there are no reports about her real condition yet. This is the 2nd incident that a customer collapsed inside the establishment while enjoying an obviously health-hazard menu. The 1st incident in February involved a man who was also enjoying his Heart Attack Grill meal and actually suffered a heart attack.

How fatally dangerous is mad-cow disease? How are you infected by it and what causes it? Should you be concerned?

Robin Gibb, of The Bee Gees, has long been battling with liver cancer. More than a week ago, he slipped into a coma and nobody thought that he would immediately wake up from such a state. His doctor, family, and friends are more than amazed and happy for the strong will to survive that Gibb has shown. But not everybody is as fortunate and as strong willed as Robin Gibb was to be able to wake up from a coma that may really cost yours and your loved one’s life in the long run.

The Band singer Levon Helm died of throat cancer. How does one develop throat cancer and what are the early signs to prevent it from going to fatal stage?

To win a race like the Boston Massachusetts Wesley Korir and Sharon Cherup won last Monday, it takes more than just the physical preparation to do so. To win any race in your life, you need the right mindset, something you can learn from the winners.

How often you ask people to repeat their statement or questions may point to a potential hearing loss problem. Know what causes hearing problems and prevent them before it's too late.

What makes a mosquito become attracted to you? Do you sometimes feel that you are a mosquito-magnet? There are things in you and in your house that make the mosquitoes find you an easy target. Know what these are to stop being bitten and infected.

Compulsive eating, overeating, and binge eating disorder are the other names that can be given to Food Addiction. Your mid-day or late-night cravings, guilt feelings, unexplainable weight gain, and obsession with food may be symptoms of the addiction. Learn more about food addiction and what you can really do about it.

Organ transplants have been around since the 1950s. The heart, lungs, liver, pancreas, and kidneys are the most common organs that can be transplanted from one body to another. Living organ donors may be family members, relatives, or friends who go through a series of tests for compatibility to the person they are donating their organ to. Being a donor requires the individual to also be in good health. Aside from being physically healthy, an organ donor should also be prepared mentally before giving away an organ.

There is a rise in the prevalence of autism in our era. However, there are still people who do not understand the condition. Adults and children who have autism can function well in society with the right training and knowledge imparted.

Whitney Houston’s autopsy shows that she used cocaine moments before she died of drowning in her hotel bathtub. Know the chilling effects of cocaine, and what it does to your body.

What is Williams Syndrome and how does this affect someone? They are just like everyone of us if not better because they have something most "normal" people lack - empathy.

With the recent heart attack of Comedian Leo Gallagher, who is notorious for smashing watermelons on stage; how can you prevent from another heart attack from happening? Here are some mile markers on your road to recovery from a heart attack.

Tim Meacham is walking like a zombie without a pulse, thanks to the LVAD device. Lucky he may seem, he would not really have needed to depend on such device for his life had he taken care of his health. May his story serve as an inspiration to change your lifestyle.

It may seem that Ike Davis, the first baseman for the METS may be infected with Valley Fever. Wondering to know how you can get Valley fever, its signs and symptoms and how to treat it as well?

British Davy Jones of The Monkees fame died of a heart attack in Florida. His death was very sudden as what is expected of heart attacks. But while a heart attack is truly fatal, it can be prevented if the small signs are immediately dealt with instead of ignored and dismissed. Know more of the warning signs to look out for to tell that someone may be having a heart attack and how you lower the chances of suffering from a heart attack.

Dizziness or lightheadedness is typically a temporary condition that does not require treatment or concern. Still, the pause it causes in a person’s daily routine sometimes results in his wanting it to go away as soon as possible.

Tension headaches, which affect up to 78% of the population, are fairly common. The problem is, they are also one of the most difficult kinds of headache to treat, while also being one of the most neglected, despite its being one of the most frequently observed.

Every parent would definitely want his or her child to excel in school. But what happens when that does not happen? Sometimes parents write it off as the child’s simple disinterest, but when trouble seems consistent, it may be wise to check if a learning disability may be ruled out, or if that is mainly what is causing the problem.

Sometimes, parents can become too preoccupied with ensuring that their children excel even in their preschool years that they do not see warning signs for certain learning disabilities. This is especially true in cultures who value education very highly and put an almost undue pressure on children as young as preschool-age to excel and beat the rest of their class in terms of grades and academic performance.

Asthma is a relatively common condition diagnosed among many children, especially towards these recent years. It is characterized by constricted airways and difficulty breathing that may come about by various triggers. But exactly what causes asthma?

When a person undergoes a stroke, all is not lost, as he will most likely be able to get back on his feet. Since getting back to normal life is likely the priority of anybody who has had a stroke, rehabilitation should be seriously put into consideration.

The old adage that presents prevention as being better than cure is true for almost every health issue possible, and strokes are no exception. When the brain winds up with no oxygen supply, or what is known as a stroke, there are actually some early warning signs that could signal a problem.