genetics

Fibromyalgia can be a complicated (yet common) pain disorder, affecting patients in different ways. Let’s take a look at six causes and risk factors for fibromyalgia. 

Asthma and COPD are actually very different diseases, and understanding what distinguishes one from the other is crucial to receiving in coming to a correct diagnosis and effective treatment. We look into the 6 differentiating characteristics to be mindful of.

While anyone can get bladder cancer, there are a variety of different risk factors that can contribute to a person’s likelihood of developing it. Understanding what they are may help to lower your risk or identify and treat the condition sooner. Here are 11 common risk factors for bladder cancer to be mindful of.

As there is currently no known cure for the disease, it’s important to be mindful of the risk factors in order to do what you can to prevent it from developing.

This is a condition (also called hypoalgesia) that is characterized by lowered pain sensitivity in patients, which is usually a result of a secondary health condition (such as high blood pressure). It sounds good on the surface – who wants to feel pain? – but it can actually be a problem, as people may mistakenly […]

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an autoimmune disease that can have varying neurological symptoms from one patient to the next. While advancements are being made to manage the disease, the exact cause still isn’t known. However, here are six risk factors for developing MS…