Rheumatoid Arthritis

What is Rheumatoid Arthritis? Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) is a chronic inflammatory illness that can attack the entire body, but is most often is found in the joints. It is one of one of the more common forms of illnesses under the umbrella of a syndrome of diseases collectively known as arthritis. The joints that are […]

To the uninitiated, the skin condition called ringworm sounds like an infection involving parasitic worms that somehow burrow into your skin. While this is a misconception, this malady is associated with parasites, but they are from the plant kingdom and not the animal kingdom. Ringworm is an important health issue because, among other reasons, it […]

If you consistently struggle with a red face and pimples, consider the possibility that you may have more than a persistent case of acne, especially if you have outgrown your teen years and are a thirty or forty something. You may be suffering from a condition called rosacea, which is a quite common skin disorder […]

Many of us are not aware of, or we are in denial about, the fact that we share body space with many different types of creatures. We call these uninvited guests parasites, and not all of them are bad. However, roundworm infections, one of the most common types of parasitic conditions, are not one of […]

What is Scabies? Scabies, officially known as Sarcoptic acariasis, is a contagious condition of the skin caused by a parasitic mite. This eight-legged, burrowing critter is called Sarcoptes scabiei, and is so tiny that it can barely be seen with the aid of a magnifying glass. Scabies is named after the Latin word of the […]

Schizophrenia is one of those illnesses that sends shivers up the spine of many people. We might picture a raving lunatic or some poor soul that talks to space men. This disease can exhibit extreme symptoms such as these, but there are many people who are schizophrenic and able to carry on with perfectly normal […]

Lower back pain seems to be one of those maladies that most of us have to suffer through from time to time, especially as we get older. For some it is a rare problem that comes and goes, but others struggle with ongoing pain that makes it difficult to function at full capacity. Back and […]

Cabin fever we used to call it. Come the middle of winter you might find yourself going a little stir crazy from cold weather and short, gloomy days. Is this just an inevitable part of the season, or could there be more behind it? You possibly could be struggling with a condition known as Seasonal […]

Sebaceous cysts and similar types that we will discuss in this article are quite common, and while they may be a cosmetic concern or simply an annoyance, if they do not become infected or otherwise become a problem, they do not usually need to be treated. The vast majority of these types of cysts are […]

When many people think of seizures, they usually tend to associate them with dramatic events such as convulsions, falling, or unconsciousness. While these events are often linked to certain types of seizures, a person can have a seizure and it may not even be recognizable as one—to you or the person having it. There are […]