Patches of lighter skin are the main sign of vitiligo, a medical condition that can occur at any age. SUMMARY: Vitiligo is a noncontagious lifelong disorder where the cells that make skin color are destroyed. […]
Irritable bowel syndrome can cause a host of painful bowel problems SUMMARY: IBS affects millions of Americans, mostly women. Common symptoms are pain & bowel habit disruption. Lifestyle changes can be effective in managing the […]
Gaucher disease Type 1 can occur anytime from childhood to adulthood SUMMARY: The genetic disorder Gaucher disease causes problems making red blood cells, bleeding issues, bone pain, & enlarged liver/spleen. Good treatment options exist. Gaucher […]
Follow these 6 important steps immediately after an attack. SUMMARY: Sexual assault happens to 1 in 5 women in the US. This article presents a list of the 6 most important steps one can take […]
Eye injuries are the leading cause of blindness in childhood – most occur due to sports-related injuries SUMMARY: Eye injuries from sports are the #1 cause of blindness in kids. 90% of these injuries could […]
You might be surprised to learn that a rash on your skin might be related to food. SUMMARY: Dermatitis herpetiformis is a medical condition that occurs in a subset of people with autoimmune sensitivity to […]
1 in 3 American adults has prediabetes – but the good news is it can often be reversed SUMMARY: This article discusses prediabetes risks. Prediabetes affects 1 in 3 adults and leads to type 2 […]
These 7 most common reasons to order genetic testing SUMMARY: If your doctor wants to run genetic tests, you may be unsure of why. This article discusses the 7 most common reasons a doctor would […]
Symptoms in women can be less dramatic than in men, so doctors might overlook them SUMMARY: The American Heart Association says 1 in 3 women die from heart disease, a higher rate than in men. […]
Having unsafe sex is a risk factor in HIV transmission. Find out why below SUMMARY: You might not think of sex while under the influence of drugs or alcohol as a risk factor for HIV […]
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