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In the United States, an average of 1 million people get shingles every year. If you’ve ever had chickenpox, there’s a good chance you’ll get shingles. This viral condition causes a rash and blisters on the skin, often in bands along one side …

Pneumonia is one of the most common respiratory diseases, affecting millions worldwide each year. Although pneumonia generally falls into three broad categories, there are more than 30 causes of the disease. Identifying the cause of pneumonia is especially important for getting the proper treatment.

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Healthcare providers worldwide repair more than 20 million hernias each year, but many more go undiagnosed and untreated. A hernia is when an organ pushes through the tissue or muscle that contains it. The most common types of hernias occur in the abdominal area. Many hernias …

Tonsil stones (tonsillolith) are one of the body’s most unique defense systems: by isolating infections into these stones, bacteria stuck in the tonsils can’t migrate through the body. Tonsil stones are largely compromised of minerals (calcium) and are often visible to the naked eye …

While scientists don’t know what causes ulcerative colitis, they do understand that direct treatment of symptoms such as bloody diarrhea and cramps can improve quality of life. Treatment typically includes drugs that suppress inflammation and analgesics such as acetaminophen.

People with UC often find that …

Including foods with protein, complex carbohydrates and healthy fats at snacks can stabilize blood sugar levels. Fortunately, there are many options for diabetics.

Yogurt with berries is an excellent snack that is low in calories and high in protein. You can also try hummus, which is …

Symptoms of HD appear between ages 30 and 50 but can be as early as age 2. These symptoms include unwanted choreatic movements, decline in thinking skills, psychiatric changes, and other symptoms.

Genetic testing can be done to see if you have inherited the …

The large gland behind your stomach is called your pancreas. The pancreas has two essential functions; the first is to make insulin, and the second is to make juices that
help you digest your food. When the pancreas becomes inflamed, you may develop
a condition called …

Before the introduction of a vaccine in 1995, almost every American child caught a case of chickenpox. Since most people develop immunity after one round of infection, parents would even group together their healthy children and sick children to expose them to the illness in one …

Anyone who has experienced a kidney stone understands the frustration of waiting for it to pass. Kidney stones are solid deposits that form when crystalizing substances in the urine are too high or are not properly absorbed by the kidneys. These stones don’t always have …