Osteoarthritis

Osteoarthritis is one of over 100 forms of arthritis. Growing up, I always assumed that arthritis was an inevitable part of getting old. It seemed like every elderly person I knew was always complaining about their “rheumatism” or their ‘’trick knee” that acted up when it rained. Now that I am getting older, I too […]

What is Osteoporosis? Osteoporosis literally means “porous bones.”  It occurs when bones lose so much of their mass and strength that they become weak, brittle, and very susceptible to fractures. Osteoporosis is sometimes called the “silent disease” because many patients are not even aware they have it until they experience a bone fracture. Sometimes a […]

Ovarian cancer is a common disease that affects mostly older women who have already been through menopause. Much research has been done in attempts to discover why this killer is so pervasive, and what can be done to prevent it and reduce its devastating effects. Like many cancers and other diseases, it seems to run […]

Pancreatitis is a very serious illness that afflicts one of the busiest organs of the body: the pancreas. The pancreas is not the most popular of organs. It doesn’t get a lot of press, until something goes wrong. I would venture to say that it you were to take a poll, not many folks would […]

Imagine being the victim of an illness that can bring on horrendous physical and mental symptoms that grip you with fear, for no apparent reason at any time without warning. Might you not be walking around on eggshells, just waiting for the next barrage to come? That is what happens to many Panic Disorder patients. […]

We’ve all heard the horror stories about a steely-eyed, sharp-toothed “Creature From the Black Lagoon” staring back at you from the toilet bowl. Some of this is exaggerated hype, but whether we want to think about it or not, we inadvertently share our body space with many other creatures, some tiny and some relatively large. […]

Imagine waking up one morning and discovering that you are having tremors and may find that it takes longer to walk across the room to get dressed. It would be very unnerving to say the least, especially if it continued to get worse. Is it just old age? Well, maybe, but it could be the […]

The stereotypical ulcer sufferer is usually seen as a stressed out individual who exists on a terrible diet of high-fat, spicy foods, and never seems to have time to take care of himself. Well, that may not be too far from the truth, but there is more to the story. Ulcers can be caused by […]

Certain birth defects can lead to many serious consequences both in childhood and as an adult. Phenylketonuria is one of these, but there is a silver lining in this butt. Unlike some genetic conditions, this disorder can be effectively controlled through the use of a special diet that must be maintained for life. The illness […]

Warts can be unsightly and hard to get rid of in some cases, and one of the most common types, plantar warts, are particularly troublesome. They usually appear on your feet, and thus are exposed to a lot of pressure and can be quite painful. What causes these mysterious growths, and can anything be done […]