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...

Tinea unguium or onychomycosis - the medical term for nail fungus - is a fungal infection that affects the nail. Having a (toe)nail infection is nothing to be ashamed of...

Polycythemia vera - also known as PV - is a very rare blood disorder, that affects about 50 per 10,000 people in our country. It mostly affects people who are...

About 50 million Americans are affected by acne each year. This makes it the most common skin condition in our country. Often the first symptoms begin in adolescence and persist...

Cholesterol, you might have heard of it, but do you know what it is and how important it is for our (heart) health? About 94 million Americans - age 20...

Is it just a cold/upset stomach/rash or is there something I might be allergic to? That's the big question, right? About 50 million Americans suffer from one or more allergies,...

You hear it more and more often: bipolar disorder. Maybe in your circle of acquaintances, in the news, or your favorite medical series. But what exactly is bipolar disorder? And...

Medicare is a health insurance program that helps seniors, people with disabilities, and those with end-stage renal disease get the medical care they need. Picking the right Medicare plan can...