June 08, 2018
Summer is the season for Lyme disease—a condition caused by the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi that is transmitted to humans through the bite of infected black-legged ticks. The Center for Disease Control suggests that the number of people diagnosed with Lyme disease each year in the United States is around 300,000.…
June 08, 2018
Breast cancer is the result of cells in the breast growing out of control. These cells usually form a tumor that is visible on an x-ray or felt as a lump. The tumor is cancerous if the cells invade tissues or spread throughout the body. Although it can appear in…
June 08, 2018
According to Healthline, more than 60 million Americans are affected by heartburn. It’s one of the most common symptoms of acid reflux, a condition where acid rises up from the stomach to the esophagus. While, normally, a ring-like muscle called the lower esophageal sphincter prevents stomach acid from rising, individuals…
June 08, 2018
Since we spend one-third of our lives asleep, getting a good night’s rest is crucial for our long-term health. From our physical bodies to our moods, the time we spend in bed can have a significant effect on our overall well-being. While the sheer quantity of hours we get to…
June 08, 2018
For such a small organ, the thyroid plays a vital role in regulating many bodily functions–-from digestion and metabolism to mood maintenance and brain development. While most types of growths and tumors that develop in the thyroid gland are benign (harmless), there are malignant (cancerous ones) that can spread into…
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