Anyone with a rash with red, purple or bluish lesions that itches and spreads should listen up. You may have lichen planus. ThisĀ disease is triggered by the imm...
Pneumonia is an infection that inflames the air sacs, in either one or both lungs. It can be mild, however, pneumonia can also be life-threatening. (1) However,...
The disgusting sight of rats in New York City in early 2017 was more than just an annoyance. Two people living in the Bronx contracted a severe case of leptospi...
Peripheral edema is the medical term for swelling in the arms and legs. The condition occurs when fluid gathers in the tissues, causing heavy, swollen and painf...
Parkinson's disease is a progressive nervous system disorder that affects the natural movements of the body. In fact, for patients who have Parkinson's, the are...
Muscular dystrophy is a group genetic disorders that cause a variety of symptoms. For example, early signs of muscular dystrophy include enlargement of the calf...
Mumps, a contagious disease caused by a virus, passes from one person to another through saliva, mucus, or through close proximity with a contagious person. The...
MTHFR stands for the enzyme methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase. A MTHFR mutation can change the way a person metabolizes and converts nutrients from food into ...
Mononucleosis is a viral infection that causes extreme fatigue, body aches, fever, and other symptoms. Also known as mono, the infection is often called "the ki...
Macular degeneration is disorder that effects cells in the retina, causing changes in vision. Macular degeneration causes vary, but the disease is most commonly...
Lyme disease is transmitted by the bite of a black-legged tick or deer tick. (1) Depending on how much time has passed since the bite from an infected tick, Lym...
Kidney stones are hard deposits made of minerals and salts, which form inside your kidneys. (1) While they can be painful, there are numerous kidney stone treat...
