Conditions

With eight legs and bulbous eyes, spiders may look spooky, yet they are far more passive than pop culture would lead you to believe. Spiders primarily eat insects, so humans are low on their list to attack. However, if you cross into a spider’s space …

Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition that causes widespread pain throughout the musculoskeletal system, including the muscles and joints. It isn’t easy to identify, as diagnosis often requires eliminating similar conditions. On average, it takes patients five years to receive a fibromyalgia diagnosis from the time …

Anemia is the most common blood disorder in the United States, affecting more than 3 million Americans and nearly 3 billion people worldwide in 2021. While anemia is preventable and treatable, it can cause serious health issues in more severe cases.

What Is Anemia?

Anemia occurs …

Psoriasis can occur anywhere on the skin, including the scalp. It can look like dandruff, with plaques of thick white or silvery scales. It may also affect the hairline, forehead and ears.

Topical medications, oral medicines and phototherapy can help improve your condition. Your doctor can …

If you are outside often, especially in areas with lots of ticks, it’s helpful to be aware of tick-borne illnesses. Illnesses from ticks can cause many symptoms that can be severe when left untreated. One common tick-borne illness is Lyme disease, caused by bacteria that …

Getting quality sleep is helpful to your mental and physical well-being. There are various benefits of sleeping well. Difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep at night may indicate a sleep disorder. 

Insomnia occurs when you have trouble falling asleep, which causes you to stay up most …

Most people with dry eye have a chronic condition that requires long-term treatment. New therapies can now help with the symptoms and underlying cause of the disease.

These include a new drug that increases tear production, and a thermal pulsation therapy that opens up the oil …

When a person with Parkinson’s disease starts losing movement, the impact can be devastating. However, new research shows that exercise can help slow the progression of symptoms.

A physical therapist can help develop an exercise program that will improve your mobility and quality of life …

Keeping your sinuses healthy can help prevent infections and chronic sinus congestion. Diet, saline nasal sprays and herbal supplements can all play an important role.

N-acetylcysteine is an amino acid derivative with mucolytic properties that may help thin the mucus in your sinuses, allowing it to …

Dermatitis can develop on any area of the body and at any age. It often starts in early childhood. Rashes may ooze clear fluid or bleed. The itching is intense. Scratching can make the rash worse.

A rash called atopic dermatitis is the most common type …