Shingles (also known as herpes zoster) is a painful rash, accompanied by other symptoms, that’s caused by the same virus that causes chickenpox. When you get chickenpox, the virus stays in your body forever and can re-emerge later on as shingles, so it’s important to know the signs of shingles so you can recognize them …
Lupus, or systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), is an autoimmune disease that can attack any part of the body, including major organs like the kidneys, heart, and brain. It can affect your skin, hair, joints, and even your blood. It’s estimated that approximately 1.5 million Americans have lupus — more than those with multiple sclerosis or …
Lyme disease isn’t just something you read about in the papers or watch on the news; it’s one of the most common tick-borne diseases in the United States and Canada, with 300,000 new cases reported every year. The Center for Disease Control (CDC) estimate that 95% of Lyme disease cases remain undiagnosed each year, making …
Get ready to protect your skin because the most common cancer in the United States is skin cancer, according to the CDC*. Medical providers typically divide skin cancer into two primary categories: malignant melanoma (often just called melanoma) and non-melanoma (sometimes spelled nonmelanoma). However, there are also plenty of sub-categories of skin cancer worth knowing …
Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is a fast-emerging health issue and, according to a report from the American Myalgic Encephalomyelitis and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Society, about an estimated 17-24 million people worldwide suffer from it. CFS is a long-term illness with a wide range of symptoms. But, what is chronic fatigue? It refers to a constant …
Our knees get a constant workout, day in and day out. Whether we are standing up, sitting down, or getting in and out of the car, our knee joints are on-call to perform constantly. So, it’s no wonder that they occasionally develop issues from so much use. One issue that results in 3 million cases …
Do you worry about everything just a little too much, to the point where your worrying interrupts your day-to-day life? If that’s a yes, then you might have generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), a mental health condition marked by persistent, overwhelming anxiety. GAD affects 6.8 million adults in the United States, and it can develop in childhood, …
Diabetes is a medical condition that occurs when the body produces too much or too little blood sugar. There is no cure for diabetes, and certain cases can be lethal. While the prognosis of diabetes won’t look the same for everyone, there are tell-tale signs that signify you should contact your doctor. Some signs of …
Heart attacks happen when plaque buildup blocks blood flow to the heart. In some instances, blood clots can cause heart attacks, too. Heart attacks are a grave medical emergency, so it’s important for everyone to know the warning signs. Read on to learn more about 11 common heart attack warning signs. 1. Upper Body Pain Those who …
Extreme forgetfulness and memory loss in older people is typically referred to as dementia. Despite its severity, many people don’t know how to recognize common symptoms of dementia. Spotting chronic memory problems early can minimize its effects, and some of the most common signs of dementia that warrant medical examination may include the following… 13. …