Health

Birth defects are functional or structural abnormalities present at birth which cause mental or physical disability. About 1 out of every 33 babies in the US is born with a …

Tuberculosis is a disease caused by bacteria (which commonly affects the lungs) which are spread through the air from person to person, when an infected person sneezes, coughs or laughs. …

Perhaps surprisingly, playing video games can teach us many skills that have useful applications in life. Here are five of the key life skills that you can develop from gaming.  …

In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the tongue is considered to reflect one’s health, as it presents itself as a map. Certain areas of the tongue are connected with certain organs …

Interesting facts about Cri Du Chat syndrome:   #1 Cri-du-chat is French for the cry of the cat. This syndrome affects between 1 in 20,000 and 1 in 50,000 babies. …

Sometimes you can need a helping hand to create some space in your calendar or an hour here or there. It can be difficult to both plan and execute on …

Epilepsy is a serious seizure disorder of various causes, and it occurs in both children and adults. The symptoms include grand mal seizures with physical convulsions and compromised breathing. The …

Aristotle famously said, “We are what we repeatedly do.” This age-old piece of wisdom can’t be more true when it comes to health. Good health, both physical and mental, is …

Alzheimer’s disease (AD), also known as just Alzheimer’s, is a progressive disease, where the brain cells degenerate and die, causing a steady decline in mental function and memory. In fact, …

The pancreas is an approximately 6 inches long organ that is located in the abdomen, in front of the spine and aorta, and behind the stomach. It does two main …

An eating disorder is a mental disorder described by abnormal eating habits which negatively affect an individual’s mental or physical health. An estimated 30 million individuals of all genders and …

Lower back pain is a common complaint that affects people of all ages. According to statistics, an estimated 80% of adults experience low back pain at some point in their …