Nausea is an unpleasant feeling of discomfort or unease in the stomach. It often happens before vomiting. Nausea and vomiting do not constitute a standalone condition. However, there are many possible causes of these symptoms, including motion sickness, infections, migraines, food poisoning, gallbladder Read more
Osteoporosis develops when bone density decreases. The body reabsorbs more bone tissue and produces less to replace it. In people with osteoporosis, the bones become porous and weaker, increasing the risk of fractures, especially in the hip, spinal vertebrae, and some Read more
Many people wish to know the answer to this question: how much should I weigh? However, there is no single ideal weight for all individuals. Sex and gender exist on spectrums. This article will use the terms “male,” “female,” or Read more
Normal blood pressure is vital to life. Without the pressure that forces our blood to flow around the circulatory system, no oxygen or nutrients would be delivered through our arteries to the tissues and organs. However, blood pressure can become Read more
Melanoma is a type of skin cancer. It is not the most common, but it is the most serious, as it often spreads. When this happens, it can be difficult to treat, and the outlook may be poor. Risk factors Read more
Leukemia is a cancer of the blood or bone marrow. Bone marrow produces blood cells. Leukemia can develop due to a problem with blood cell production. It usually affects the leukocytes or white blood cells. Leukemia is most likely to Read more
Radiation therapy is the term for treatment types that use radiation to destroy or shrink cancer cells and tumors. External beam radiation and internal radiation therapy are the two main types of radiation therapy for treating cancer. The type of radiation that Read more
Doctors often recommend chemotherapy as a treatment for cancer. Chemotherapy uses drugs that kill dividing cancer cells and prevent them from growing. Many chemotherapy drugs have adverse effects that can be severe. However, if a doctor recommends a person has Read more
Encephalitis is a type of acute brain inflammation. A viral infection or the immune system wrongly targeting brain tissue are the most common causes. Encephalitis is responsible for an estimated 19,000 hospitalizations, 230,000 hospital days, and $650 million in hospitalization Read more
People with epilepsy usually experience recurrent seizures. These seizures occur due to a disruption of electrical activity in the brain, which temporarily disturbs the messaging systems between brain cells. This article explains the many types of epilepsy, including their symptoms, Read more