Gallstones are small rock-like particles that develop in the gall bladder. The gallbladder, which aids in digestion, is a small...

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a disease that affects your nerves. Electrical signals from your brain travel along nerves to your...

The term “flu” is short for the name influenza. Influenza is a viral infection of the human respiratory system. The...

Anemia is a medical condition where you have less than a desirable amount of red blood cells in circulation. Red...

Food poisoning is any illness that happens after eating contaminated food. It is also commonly called “foodborne illness.” The illness...

A fever is an increase in temperature of the human body. A fever is a way for your body to...

What’s the difference between humans and jellyfish? Well, for one thing (out of many), it is our bony skeleton! There...

The skin is the largest organ in the body and is the protective fortress that keeps the rest of you...

Although one would not normally think of it, skin is a key player in a strong immune system. It forms...

Lymphoma is a type of cancer. It is a cancer of white blood cells, called lymphocytes.

Make sure it is from a doctor you are familiar with, and try to maintain continuity of care by scheduling...

Cancer is actually an entire group of diseases that result from the uncontrolled growth of normal cells. Cancers are a...

The skin is the largest organ of the body. It weighs almost 10 pounds and if spread out (I know,...

Our bones are the scaffolding and framework for our body. However, without joints, we’d be as immobile as the Tin...

Last week in this column we discussed how community programs, physicians and medical schools, and pharmaceutical companies can help reduce...

Last week in this column we discussed how individuals and their families can help reduce healthcare disparities by developing and...

Merriam-Webster defines disparity as “the state of being different.” The term “health disparities” refers to several conditions. It almost always...

Advances in medicine have enriched the quality and prolonged the lives of humankind. These medical advances have come in the...

Eczema is a term for “inflammation of the skin.” Inflamed skin is itchy, red, swollen and flakey. In extreme cases...

Having one of these conditions does not mean that you have metabolic syndrome, but you should ask your doctor if...