Author: 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.

Asthma partially obstructs the bronchial tubes, making your breathing difficult. The real cause of asthma is still not known. But if you are an asthma sufferer,…

Heartburn typically results from excess acidity in the stomach or from improper operation of your digestive system. At the point where the esophagus and stomach join,…

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…