Conditions

Cervical cancer is one of the most common cancers of women worldwide. This type of cancer affects the cervix, which is the lower part of the uterus. For 2019, the American Cancer Society (ACS) estimates there will be approximately 13,170 cases of newly diagnosed invasive cervical cancer in the United States. Of these newly diagnosed cases of cervical cancer, approximately 4,250 women will die from the disease.

Herpes is one of the easiest and most common infections to transmit—and there is no cure. Symptoms don’t often appear for herpes, meaning people can have the infection without even realizing it.

Breast cancer is one of the most prevalent cancers, impacting millions of lives across the globe. Recognizing its symptoms, understanding the risk factors, and exploring available treatment options are crucial steps toward early detection and improved outcomes. Common signs include lumps, changes in breast appearance, and unusual discharge. With increased awareness, regular screenings, and proactive […]

We may look at kids and teenagers and wish we were their age again, with no worries, good health and a life filled with happiness. Sadly, while things look great from the other side, the lives of kids and teens are actually more stressful than you can imagine.

Lyme disease is caused by a bacterium called Borrelia burgdorferi and is usually spread by ticks. However, it’s important to note that not all ticks carry the disease. Ixodes ticks are the most common kind to carry Lyme, but black-legged ticks also spread it on the West Coast.

There is a reason colon cancer is sometimes called “the silent killer.” Not only is it the third most common type of cancer (skin cancers excepting) in the United States today, but given the variance in the symptoms of colon cancer, it can readily masquerade as something other than what it truly is.

Whether it’s the back alley, the club district or the boardroom, addictive substances are everywhere. At one point or another, you’re bound to come across at least one or two of the items on this list. So, pay attention, educate yourself, and consider yourself warned.

Depression is a very common illness that affects people across all age groups, genders and racial groups. Chances are high that someone you know will experience depression.

Red carpets, exclusive parties, super cars and super models. The celebrity lifestyle is fast, glamorous, and incredibly dangerous — especially when you consider that those Hollywood mixers and backstage passes are often go hand in hand with open bars and a seemingly endless supply of pills and powders.

When a car starts to get old, its parts begin to malfunction. Many of the symptoms of a breaking down car are obvious to the driver, but sometimes, only a mechanic will know the true cause.