genetics

A fatty liver occurs when the body takes in more fat and calories than the liver can process. Here are the 15 most common symptoms associated with fatty liver disease.

Lupus is an autoimmune disease (when your body’s defense systems turn on you) and can cause chronic conditions lasting for years. We look into the most common symptoms and risk factors of this condition.

Those who develop BPD tend to begin exhibiting signs by early adulthood, but can get better with age. Here’s a look at the most common symptoms and biggest risk factors to be mindful of.

These disorders usually relate to infants and children, as they suggest something has gone awry with the nervous system in the growth stages. However, the symptoms can last well into adulthood or for a patient’s entire life. According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), surveys have shown that approximately 15-percent of children aged 3 to […]

Osteogenesis imperfecta (OI), which is also referred to as brittle bone disease, is a disorder where a person’s bones are very fragile, causing them to break easily, oftentimes without cause. Here are 6 facts you should know.

We often associate a person with how well they function mentally by their intelligence quotient (IQ) score, and there is something to it. However, IQ is more complicated than just a number, and there are different facets to intelligence (including creativity and emotional IQ) to consider in the big picture. Having a high IQ does […]