General Health

Kidney disease as a whole affects about 14-percent of the American population. Six top causes of CKD are…

It’s a health problem that affects the lungs (causing scarring), but more importantly, it affects how the lungs feed oxygen to the rest of the body. Here are 6 facts about pulmonary fibrosis you should know!

While hot flashes are probably the most commonly known symptom, there are a variety of other subtle and not-so-subtle signs that menopause is here to stay. Let’s take a closer look at eight of these signs.

Chances are you’ve never heard of Sjögren’s syndrome, a disease that impacts the moisture-producing glands of the human body. Here are six interesting facts about Sjögren’s syndrome.

Brain atrophy is a wasting away of brain cells, or more accurately, the loss of brain neurons and the connections between them that are essential for functioning properly. This can result in communication difficulties, loss of muscle strength, seizures, and even more advanced problems such as dementia. There are a number of factors that can […]

Those born with Down syndrome have an extra copy of a chromosome – chromosome 21 to be exact. As a result, the person develops differently than others, and it limits their cognitive development. While the syndrome is relatively common in the U.S., the exact reason babies are born with an extra chromosome is not known. […]