Anemia is a condition where there are not enough red blood cells in the body, or there is not enough protein (hemoglobin) in the red blood…
Author: Dr. Laura Bennett
Dr. Laura Bennett
Dr. Laura Bennett is a health writer with a background in biomedical sciences. She focuses on explaining medical conditions, human physiology, and public health topics in a clear, evidence-based, and reader-friendly way.
Piles (also called hemorrhoids) can make life quite uncomfortable for those who need to deal with them. Even simple things like sitting, lying, or standing can…
The most complex joints in the body are the two temporomandibular joints (TMJ). These joints are located in front of the ears and connect the lower…
Hypertrophic stenosis is a condition in which the pyloric muscle around the lower part of the stomach leading to the intestines becomes larger than normal. This…
It is common knowledge these days that older people are prone to illness and disease. Their bodies seem to shrink as they get older, their skin…
Crohn’s disease describes an illness where the gastrointestinal tract of humans becomes chronically inflamed and easily irritated. Ulcers commonly develop in the intestines of people with…
According to the Mayo Clinic, prior to the availability of a chickenpox vaccine, 4 million children in the US contracted chickenpox annually. Chickenpox hospitalized nearly 11,000…
High blood pressure (hypertension) is often called the “silent killer.” That’s because there are rarely any symptoms. Then a person may die as the result of…
How IBS is Diagnosed? Diagnosing IBS can be a lengthy and complex process, as no actual test for IBS exists. Many disorders of the stomach or…
Strep throat is a common bacterial infection that typically affects children ages five to 10, although anybody can have strep throat. Other people are carriers of…