We have all heard of appendicitis or know someone who has suffered from it. About 5% to 9% of Americans suffer from this condition, making it a common abdominal condition....

As we age, not only does our age and appearance change, but the body also changes and experiences more difficulties. The likelihood of conditions such as fatigue, memory loss, high...

Osteoarthritis (OA) is one of the 100+ types of arthritis. It's the most common form there is. Approximately 32.5 million Americans are suffering from this type of arthritis. This type...

Anemia is a common blood disorder that affects almost 33% of the population worldwide. In the United States, there are about 3 million people diagnosed with some type of condition....

Approximately 50 million Americans suffer from a ringing in their ear that no one else can hear, but affects their lives daily. This problem is called tinnitus and is a...

Diverticular disease is a very common health problem in the United States - especially when we get older. Approximately 50% of the American population older than 60 will develop diverticulosis,...

Receiving a diagnosis of colorectal cancer, better known as colon cancer, is a real nightmare for most patients. After times of uncertainty, you finally know what it is, but for...

Most people think of Crohn's disease if someone tells them, they suffer from bowel disease, but there are more inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD). One of them is called ulcerative colitis...

Sleep apnea you've probably heard of it, but what is it? Is it life-threatening? And how common is it? Worldwide, about 5% to 10% suffer from (undiagnosed) sleep apnea; in...

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, better known as COPD, is one of the leading causes of disabilities and death in the country. Over 15 million Americans have been diagnosed with COPD,...

Impetigo is a skin disorder that affects, particularly children. It's the most common skin infection in children between the ages of 2 and 5. This does not mean that adults...

Kidney stones, you might have heard of the condition from someone who had them and know they can be pretty painful. Fortunately, that is the only thing, and it cannot...