Browse Category: Diseases and Disorders
Published: July 03, 2008
Do you come from a land of mosquitoes like I do? I've got to tell you - one of the benefits of moving from Minnesota to California is the lack of mosquitoes in the Golden State. Obviously no one likes to be bitten by a mosquito, but their bites can do much more than leave you with an itchy bump. Mosquitoes bring along with them the threat of West Nile Virus (WNV). Keep reading for more information on this potentially dangerous infection.
Published: July 01, 2008
Have you ever heard of Graves’ disease? I have to admit, I had heard of it but, before I started looking into this condition I had no idea what it was, nor did I know its symptoms or cause. It certainly sounded ominous . . . deadly, in fact! Well, I soon found out that there is more to Graves’ disease than the name suggests – and I’m here to share! Let’s examine this no-longer-mysterious (to me) disease . . .
Published: June 26, 2008
Have you ever had a nosebleed? If you never have, you’re extremely fortunate! Nosebleeds can be unnerving and messy, especially when they come on out of nowhere. My first experience with a nosebleed happened when I was four years old and fell down the stairs . . . I still remember it clearly! So what can cause a nosebleed (other than falling down the stairs)? How can you get a nosebleed to stop? And, can nosebleeds be an indication of something more serious? Keep reading for the answers to all of those questions and more.
Published: June 24, 2008
What do you really know about the bird flu? You may have heard snippets here and there regarding this deadly virus, but do you know the facts? While the bird flu is nothing to mess around with, it’s not nearly as scary when you know the truth. Have no fear, the facts are here. Let’s take a look . . .
Published: June 17, 2008
Have you ever had a kidney stone? If not, consider yourself very lucky! I have been one of the unfortunate who has suffered from these nasty little buggers. And I’m here to tell you . . . it was one of the most painful things I have ever experienced in my entire life. So what exactly is a kidney stone? What causes them? And is there any way to prevent them from affecting you? Keep reading for answers to all those questions and more.
Published: June 05, 2008
Are you plagued by constant pain throughout your body? Do you feel like you constantly have the flu? Or are you not sleeping well, waking completely exhausted, and don’t know why? While these symptoms could be an indication of a variety of illnesses or conditions, they may also be a sign of fibromyalgia. What exactly is fibromyalgia? Is there any cure? Is fibromyalgia life-threatening? Keep reading for the answers to all of those questions and more.
Published: May 29, 2008
Are you planning a camping trip or a hike through the woods soon? Or, do you live in a wooded area where a “hike through the woods” involves stepping into your backyard? If either of these scenarios fits you, you need to be aware of the hidden threat among you – Lyme disease. What is Lyme disease? How is it spread? Is there any cure? These and other questions are answered below – let’s take a look . . .
Published: May 22, 2008
Do you know anyone who suffers from Parkinson’s disease? I did. From the day my grandpa was diagnosed, I witnessed him slowly being taken prisoner by this debilitating disease. Are you at risk for Parkinson’s? What are the symptoms? Is there a cure in sight? Keep reading for answers to those very questions.
Published: May 20, 2008
Do you live with constant aches and pains? Do you often run a fever, even though you don’t have a cold? Are you tired most of the time? If any of the above symptoms sound familiar, you may want to take note - they may be an early sign of lupus. What exactly is lupus? Are there other warning signs you should be aware of? How do you know if you’re at risk? Keep reading for the answers to all of those questions and more.
Published: May 15, 2008
When you were young, did you ever hear someone talk about the “Kissing Disease”? Eventually you probably learned that the Kissing Disease was actually a nickname for mononucleosis – or mono for short. If you’ve never had mono, you may not know a lot about the disease – such as what the symptoms are, how to treat it or if it’s life-threatening. So we’ve included the answers to all of those questions, and more, below.
