Osteoporosis is when your bones become weak and brittle. Loss of bone mass is a normal process of aging. Bone mass density increases until your mid-30s, and decreases for the…
Influenza is a viral infection that affects respiratory system, including your nose, throat, bronchial tubes and lungs. The influenza (flu) virus is transmitted through the air in droplets by coughing,…
Varicose veins are a condition in which your veins become enlarged, and can occur to any veins, but most commonly occur in the veins of your legs and feet. Complications…
Gastritis is a term used to describe conditions involving inflammation in the stomach. Gastritis may occur suddenly (acute gastritis) or slowly over time (chronic gastritis). The walls of the stomach…
Heartburn, or gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is the result of weakness in the muscle at the end of your esophagus, the lower esophageal sphincter (LES), sometimes caused by a hiatal…
Do you remember your last gut-wrenching experience? Or the last time you had butterflies in your belly? You probably thought your anxiety or nerves were causing the upset stomach. But…
Be careful where you get your advice from! You need to be wary if you’re mixing your family doctor’s prescription with the health store clerks advice. While both may have…