HIV is a virus that damages the cells in your immune system. Individuals who are HIV-positive are more vulnerable to infections such as skin conditions and skin rashes. A skin rash is a common symptom of HIV that typically occurs within the first … Read more
Taking a deep breath only to be met with a sharp pain is an incredibly alarming sensation. If you’re reading this, there’s a decent chance you just experienced this yourself, hopped on Google, and started searching for answers. … Read more
In commemoration of World Hepatitis Day, which is recognized annually on July 28, people all around the world share advice. WHD (World Hepatitis Day) is the birthday of Dr. Baruch Blumberg (1925-2011), who discovered the hepatitis B virus in 1967. … Read more
In Multiple Sclerosis, pain can affect different places in your body. It is a disease that attacks your brain, spinal cord, and nerves. Common pain that MS patients experience: Naturally, MS symptoms are subjective to every individual and if your MS … Read more
The medical world can be confusing from a patients perspective. Diseases that sound related might not be and diseases that sound totally different might be. In the case of psoriasis vs psoriatic arthritis, it’s not really any simpler. Based on … Read more
Eczema is a chronic condition with no known cure, and although it isn’t deadly, it also isn’t pleasant. Another frustrating aspect of eczema is that everyone has different triggers that lead to flair-ups and everyone responds differently … Read more
Everyone feels bad sometimes, especially when coping with a chronic illness. Whether you’re in physical discomfort, or feeling down in the dumps, there’s some quick tricks that everyone should be aware of to try and pull yourself out of … Read more
If you have diabetes, there’s a good chance you’ve heard of a book called Mastering Diabetes: The Revolutionary Method to Reverse Insulin Resistance Permanently in Type 1, Type 1.5, Type 2, Prediabetes, and Gestational Diabetes. … Read more
Vitamins and vitamin supplements are used daily by millions, yet many people are unaware of the best practices when it comes to how and when to take them. Thanks to their over-the-counter availability and frequency in forms such as gummy bears, … Read more
Osteoarthritis (OA) and rheumatoid arthritis (RA) are often confused. They don’t only belong to the same umbrella disease of ‘arthritis’, but also have similar basic symptoms, level of prevalence, and risk factors. The two diseases … Read more
Experiencing inflammation is normal and natural. It’s a part of our immune response to fight an infection (caused by bacteria or viruses) that attacks our body. This usually results in the classic signs of swelling, pain, and redness. However, … Read more
An attack on the nervous system by the body is almost usually immediately associated with MS, but technically this only applies after at least two episodes. For people who’ve only experienced one episode, you may have CIS or clinically … Read more
Just under 10 percent of people have asthma, meaning around 30 million Americans alone have the disease. Due to its prevalence, everyone should have some basic knowledge about asthma. Knowing the signs and symptoms, as well as what asthma feels … Read more
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic autoimmune disease that affects the functions of the brain and spinal cord central nervous system (CNS). In MS, the immune system attacks the myelin (protective sheath that covers nerve fibers) and causes … Read more
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is one of the most common types of inflammatory joint diseases in America. 41 out of every 100,000 people in the US are diagnosed with this disease every year. In the past few years, a new type of RA medication has been … Read more
The first recorded instance of HIV occurred in 1959 in the Congo. Since then, there have been substantial strides in researching the disease and effective treatments have been put into use. Unfortunately, there is still no cure. It’s … Read more
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic disorder that attacks joints. The pain and stiffness of joints occur suddenly, develop quickly, and can hinder an individual’s ability to do daily activities. There is still no cure for RA. Fortunately, … Read more
Nearly 37 million people in the US alone live with chronic lung conditions like asthma or COPD, and that number is constantly rising. One of the biggest challenges for people who have these conditions or are at risk of developing them is monitoring … Read more
When most people hear genital psoriasis, they’re likely to assume it’s a rare condition affecting a tiny portion of the population. In reality, around two-thirds of people with psoriasis will also experience some form of genital … Read more
In the last two decades, the consumption of energy drinks in America has been increasing significantly. It has become one of the most popular dietary supplements in the nation, particularly among teenagers and young adults. Many people love to sip … Read more