Diseases & Health Conditions

Nausea and vomiting are common side effects among people receiving chemotherapy for cancer. CancerCare.org explains that nausea and vomiting may be caused from chemical reactions in the brain once chemotherapy is given or because the lining of the stomach is…
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The American Cancer Society states that typical chemotherapy drugs shrink fewer than one in five tumors. Liver cancer tends to resist many chemotherapy drugs, and remissions do not last long. Hepatic artery infusion is a newer way to administer chemotherapy,…
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Crohn’s disease refers to a type of inflammatory bowel disorder that affects the lining of the digestive tract. The Mayo Clinic says that symptoms of Crohn’s disease include diarrhea, stomach pain or cramping, bloody stool, ulcers and a poor appetite….
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Prevalent in the United States, foodborne disease affects an estimated 76 million Americans each year, according to the World Health Organization. Foodborne disease refers to illness caused by ingesting food or drink contaminated with bacteria, viruses, parasites or other toxins….
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Motrin (ibuprofen) is a medication in a classification of drugs known as non-steroidal anti inflammatory drugs, or NSAIDs. According to PDR Health, Motrin treats fever and pain, including pain caused by headache, toothache, arthritis, cold or flu, migraine or menstrual…
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Overview ADHD is a neurological disorder that first appears in childhood. It is marked by problems sustaining attention, excess hyperactivity or both. Children with ADHD often underachieve at school, have difficulty completing chores and are prone to act rashly. Usually,…
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Depression is an illness of the mind, but it also affects the body. It tends to affect women more than men, and it often co-exists with other illnesses, such as anxiety disorders and phobias, according to the National Institute of…
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Overview The Mayo Clinic defines tuberculosis (TB) as a potentially serious infectious disease that primarily affects the lungs. Tuberculosis is an airborne illness that spreads through tiny droplets released into the air during coughing or sneezing. According to the Center…
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Rheumatoid arthritis or RA is an autoimmune disorder in which immune cells erroneously attack the tissues lining the joints. According to the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS), approximately 1.3 million adults in the United States…
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According to the National Institutes of Mental Health (NIMH), approximately 40 million American adults ages 18 and older have an anxiety disorder. Anxiety disorders include obsessive compulsive disorder, post traumatic stress disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder and social phobia….
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Allergies are an immune system response to substances that the body perceives as dangerous. According to the Mayo Clinic, food allergies occur in 6 to 8 percent of children under 3 and in 4 percent of adults. The most common…
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Overview Autism is a general term used to describe a group of complex developmental brain disorders. The main signs of autism include difficulties with communication and social interactions, and repetitive behaviors. According to Autism Speaks, an advocacy group, it is…
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Sweating is a natural process that occurs when the body attempts to cool itself. However, some people experience excessive sweating, also known as hyperhidrosis. Although hyperhidrosis can occur anywhere on the body, it most commonly occurs on the palms, the…
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Overview Feverfew, also called bachelor’s button, wild chamomile or featherfew, grows naturally throughout Europe, North America and Australia. Its name comes from the Latin word for “fever reducer,” which is a clue to its medicinal properties. Used for centuries to…
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Overview Teenage Internet addiction is a harmful condition in which a teen becomes more comfortable in the online world than in his “real” life. When he is away from his computer for long time periods, he might become distraught or…
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If you shave your bikini line, you may experience redness, irritation and bumps on your skin. This irritation, known as razor rash or bikini burn, may not only unsightly, but also itchy and uncomfortable. Bikini burn can be avoided by…
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Overview Around 3 percent of all Americans suffer from binge eating, says the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases. When binge eating or compulsive overeating is driven by emotional triggers, it can develop over time into a…
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention states that in 2007, 8 percent of people over the age of 12 in the United States used illicit drugs. Both drugs and alcohol affect the brain as soon as a person uses…
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Asthma is a chronic lung disease that affects over 22 million people in the United States as reported by the National Heart Lung and Blood Association. Asthma causes increased mucus production and inflammation in the bronchial tubes, known as the…
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UV (ultraviolet) radiation refers to a portion of the electromagnetic spectrum consisting of short wavelengths that cannot be detected by the human eye. The main source of UV radiation affecting Earth comes from the sun. The three varieties of radiation…
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Individuals with Asperger’s syndrome (AS) have a developmental disorder characterized by limited interests, or an unusual preoccupation with a particular subject while excluding other activities. Known as a neurobiological disorder, AS belongs in a group of conditions called autism spectrum…
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The lobelia herb, harvested from the flowering plant of the same name, has a history of medical applications that can be traced back to early American Indians, who smoked it to ease asthma. Today, the herb is still used for…
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Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma is a group of cancer types that develop from white blood cells, also called lymphocytes. Non-Hodgkin’s lymphomas can be slow-growing, or fast-growing and aggressive, and they can affect either the B-cells or T-cells of the blood. The full…
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Overview Clostridium is a rod-shaped bacteria commonly found in soil as well as the gut of humans and animals. They are known as obligate anaerobes, which means they cannot grow in the presence of oxygen. The organism is able to…
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The drug generically named lamivudine is marketed within the United States under the brand name Epivir. It is used in the therapeutic treatment of infection by the hepatitis B virus that is long-term. Physicians sometimes use it with other types of…
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Overview Acinic or acinar cells are grape-shaped cells present in many different glands, include the pancreas and salivary glands. Although rare, acinic cells can become cancerous, resulting in acinic cell carcinomas. These types of cancer tend to grow slowly but…
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Overview Lymphoma is the third most common childhood cancer, according to the University of California-San Francisco (UCSF) Children’s Hospital. In non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, tumors develop from white blood cells in the lymphatic system, a network of vessels that fights disease throughout…
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According to the Environmental Protection Agency, the real danger lies in contaminated vermiculite, not the pure mineral. Prior to 1991, the majority of vermiculite insulation also contained asbestos. Deposits of asbestos were found in the same mine that supplied roughly…
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Overview Also called varicella, chickenpox is a common childhood disease that causes a distinctive rash that spreads across your entire body. Protect your family and deal with this highly contagious disease by becoming familiar with how to prevent it, recognize…
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According to the Office of National Drug Control Policy, billions of dollars annually are spent on inmates with a history of drug- and alcohol-related violations. Substance use is linked to criminal offenses in a variety of ways, and incarcerated individuals…
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