Hypertension, or high blood pressure, affects half of the adult population in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). It tends to affect…

Gastritis is a condition that occurs due to inflammation of the stomach lining. The condition can persist over a long period of time, called chronic gastritis, or for a short period of time,…

Are you a cisgender woman who suffers from severe menstrual cramps, heavy menstrual bleeding, or pain during sexual intercourse? If you answered Yes! to these questions,then you…

There’s a lot to know about diverticulitis. Keep reading to learn more about this growing health problem, including its causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and expected…

Also called an inflamed appendix, diseased appendix, acute appendicitis, chronic appendicitis, ruptured appendix, perforated appendix, or burst appendix, appendicitis is a serious and…

What is Cellulitis? Cellulitis is a bacterial skin infection that often affects the lower legs, but it can occur anywhere in the body. What Does Cellulitis Look and Feel Like? It can appear as…

Also called: Fibrositis Diffuse myofascial pain syndrome Fibromyalgia myalgia syndrome (FMS) Muscular rheumatism “Fibro” Fibromyalgia is a chronic health condition that affects about 2…

Hypothyroidism occurs when the thyroid gland does not produce enough hormones necessary to meet all of the body’s needs. In other words, hypothyroidism is an underactive thyroid that cannot…