
The term “gastric ulcer” also known as Peptic Ulcer Disease, refers to an ulcer of the stomach. Most stomach ulcers are caused by acid. Here are
Read MoreThe term “gastric ulcer” also known as Peptic Ulcer Disease, refers to an ulcer of the stomach. Most stomach ulcers are caused by acid. Here are
Read MoreHerpes comes in two basic types: oral and genital. Here’s what you need to know to help avoid getting infected with this incurable virus. WHAT IS
Read MoreThe gallbladder is a small organ that stores bile made by the liver. The body uses bile to help break down and digest the fats you eat. Occasionally, substances within the bile harden into small pieces called “gallstones.”
Read MoreFibroid tumors (also called “myomas” or “uterine fibroids”) are non-cancerous growths in or around the uterus. Though some fibroids can be cancerous, this is very rare. Usually fibroids present an annoyance, not a threat to your life. Fibroid tumors can vary in size from small (the size of a pumpkin seed) to large (the size of an apple). Fibroids can grow inside the uterus (called “submucosal”), in the wall of the uterus (“intramural”) or on the outside of the uterus (“subserosal”).
Read MoreCeliac disease affects about one in every 100 people worldwide. As many as 2.5 million Americans may have the disease and not know it. Celiac disease
Read MoreMany people — women, in particular — have experienced that peculiar burning pain that signals a urinary tract infection (UTI) of some kind. And while many
Read MoreThe word “thyroiditis” means inflammation of the thyroid gland. Several conditions can cause thyroiditis. Let’s look at one specific type of thyroid disease, called Hashimoto’s. WHAT
Read MoreWhat we know as Mumps has become an uncommon illness thanks to vaccines. The medical term is ‘epidemic parotitis,’ but you’ll never hear it called that.When
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