Conditions

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an incurable immune-mediated medical condition that affects the central nervous system (CNS). The immune system erroneously perceives the myelin that protects the neurons, or nerve cells, of your CNS as “foreign” and wages a war culminating in its destruction. It is this destruction of myelin that leads to the characteristic signs and symptoms of MS, which affect nearly one million Americans and 2.3 million individuals worldwide.

Cystic fibrosis is a genetic disease – and it’s one that can lead to a lifetime of health woes. This disease causes a buildup of mucus in the lungs, pancreas, and digestive system, along with other organs.

Colon cancer takes root in the longest part of the large intestine and your digestive tract. Fortunately, you can learn everything you need to know about colon cancer with a search online right now, which could help you spot early symptoms. Colon cancer is indeed one of the most common causes of cancer-related deaths in […]

There are plenty of delicious, lactose-free alternatives to popular foodstuffs and plenty of treatment options. Today on Healthversed, we’re going to dunk our proverbial cookies in to some lactose-free milk and hopefully learn a little along the way.

Epilepsy is a neurological disorder that affects the brain and causes seizures. People with epilepsy often face stigma from society at large, simply because the general public isn’t educated about what epilepsy is and how easily it can be managed.

If you have diabetes, you have levels of blood glucose that are too high because of problems with a hormone called insulin, which is secreted by the pancreas. Insulin is used by your cells to take glucose in so that it can be used for energy.

Diabetes is a disease which alters the way your body uses blood sugar, also known as glucose. The disease affects over 21 million people in the US. There are two types of diabetes, type 1 and type 2, and each differs in the way the body uses and produces insulin.

Sleep is something that we often take for granted. For some people, going to sleep is just a matter of lying down and closing their eyes, but for others, it takes a lot more work and effort. Then there are those who suffer from sleep disorders and whose life revolves around trying to get to sleep.

If you are someone suffering from a lot of stress and anxiety in your life, hopefully these tips will provide some assistance on how to deal with it. Although the tips outlined are to help you cope while at work, they are applicable to all areas of life.

To spark your curiosity, here’s a list of some of the rarest diseases in the world. Hopefully, if you’re lucky, you’ll go your entire life without having to deal with one of these conditions up close and personal. Check it out and see if any of your obscure symptoms match a syndrome listed.