Poison oak rashes are mild to severe skin rashes caused by touching the plant's oily sap. The sap, called urushiol, causes an allergic reaction and immune respo...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
MTHFR stands for the enzyme methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase. A MTHFR mutation can change the way a person metabolizes and converts nutrients from food into ...
MRSA stands for a type of bacteria called methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus. Isn't that a mouthful? This bacteria can cause infection in the skin, con...
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...
Menopause is the change that marks the permanent end of a woman's menstrual cycle. While it's a natural part of aging, many women dread the process, due to the ...
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 ...
