Diabetes develops when your pancreas can no longer produce insulin in sufficient quantity, or your body becomes less sensitive to the insulin you produce. Without enough effective insulin, your blood sugar levels can get out of control. High blood glucose (hyperglycemia) is most common in type 2 diabetes. But any …

Dyslexia adversely affects many children and teenagers during their school years and, if it is not addressed, it will continue to affect them throughout adulthood too. The stress associated with tests and exams may lead dyslexics to avoid further education and also some types of jobs. They are usually very …

The muscular dystrophies (MD) are a group of genetic diseases characterized by progressive weakness and degeneration of the skeletal or voluntary muscles which control movement. The muscles of the heart and some other involuntary muscles are also affected in some forms of muscular dystrophy, and a few forms involve other …

Difficulty breathing is one of the more frightening symptoms of acid reflux and the chronic form of the condition, which is called gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). GERD can be associated with breathing difficulties such as bronchospasm and aspiration. These difficulties can sometimes lead to life-threatening respiratory complications Shortness of breath, …

No Warning Lung cancer may not produce any noticeable symptoms in the early stages. In approximately 40 percent of people diagnosed with lung cancer, the diagnosis is made after the disease has advanced. In one-third of those diagnosed, cancer has reached stage 3.  Read more to learn about lung cancer …

Your diet, smoking/alcohol habits, fitness level, and other factors can all contribute to ED. Learn how a healthier lifestyle and certain natural remedies can combat ED. drinking beer and smoking manThough there are medical conditions that can contribute to erectile dysfunction, for many men it is a few poor habits …

Type 2 Diabetes Type 2 diabetes is a serious and chronic medical condition. It develops mostly in adults but is becoming more common in children as obesity rates rise across all age groups. Several factors contribute to type 2 diabetes. Being overweight or obese is the biggest risk factor. Type …

The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) estimates that approximately 14.8 million Americans suffer from a major depressive disorder. Although depression can affect anyone, certain factors may increase your likelihood of developing the disorder. Biochemical Factors Depression is a type of mood disorder that some belief is triggered when brain …

Wondering if depression is genetic? Well, it is. Learn about the depression gene, the serotonin link, and environmental factors that may come into play. Is Depression Genetic? Maybe your mother had it. Or your uncle or your sister. Watching a family member suffer from depression can be difficult. But does …

People are often surprised to learn that breast cancer isn’t a single disease, but made up of several sub-types. Individual cancer cells contain surface proteins that respond to signals within the body to cause cancer to grow. Some cancer grows in response to the hormones estrogen or progesterone. They’re called …

woman’s blood type and Rh factor can impact her pregnancy. That’s why every pregnant woman will have an Rh factor test. In some cases, the father of the baby will be tested too. Here’s what you need to know about blood types and Rh factor. The four major blood types …