Gastroesophageal reflux disease, also known as GERD, causes symptoms such as persistent heartburn and acid reflux. This chronic condition, which is caused by in...
Seborrheic dermatitis is a chronic inflammatory skin condition that causes symptoms such as dry or oily skin, flaking and the most common symptom - dandruff. Th...
Scleroderma is a group of rare diseases. It involves the hardening and tightening of the skin and connective tissues. For some, scleroderma only affects the ski...
Scarlet fever, a bacterial illness, can develop from someone who has strep throat. The most common sign of the illness is the scarlet fever rash, which is brigh...
Ringworm is a fungal infection that forms on the body in the shape of a ring. It spreads by direct skin-to-skin contact with an infected person or animal. Ringw...
Pulmonary embolism is a blockage in one of the pulmonary arteries in your lungs. In many cases, it’s caused by blood clots that travel to the lungs from the leg...
Poison ivy is one of many “poisonous” plants known to cause reactions in humans. The rash that poison ivy plants produce is caused by contact with one of its vo...
Anyone with a rash with red, purple or bluish lesions that itches and spreads should listen up. You may have lichen planus. This disease is triggered by the imm...
Nasal polyps are fairly common, noncancerous growths that line the nasal passages. If they become too large, they can block the nasal passages and make breathin...
If you like heat, then you’ll love these red hot Buffalo Brussels Sprouts. The sprouts are dipped and baked in a chickpea batter, then doused in your favorite h...
Swollen lymph nodes, or in particular, lymphadenitis, occur as a result of exposure to bacteria or viruses. (1) Lymphadenitis causes tenderness and pain in the ...
Liver disease may not strike fear in people like heart disease or kidney disease. But disease of the liver has great consequences for your health.
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