Still have your tonsils? Then you are at risk for peritonsillar abscess—an abscess, or a walled-off collection of pus in the area around the tonsils...
Diseases & Conditions
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Omega-3 Fatty Acids May Slow Deadly Lung Disease
Omega-3 fatty acids are healthy fats that have been linked to a decreased risk of heart disease, stroke, breast cancer, and Alzheimer’s disease. A new...
Looking for a New Doctor?
I love all my doctors—all but one. She is probably a great doctor…just not the one for me. So I am going to break up...
What Does a Cavity Look Like? Early Signs
Detecting cavities before they become serious can save you discomfort and money—and an early cavity may be fixable without filling. But what does a cavity...
How to Identify Scabies
What is that itchy rash with small raised red spots? It might be an indication that you’ve caught scabies, an infestation of microscopic mites that...
Treating Inflammation and Autoimmune Diseases
Inflammation is a double-edged sword. On one hand, it represents a miraculous healing force, the body’s ability to stamp out infection, clear away debris, and...
What Is Rheumatoid Arthritis?
When all is functioning as it should, our immune system does an incredible job recognizing and neutralizing threats. Each time it encounters a new enemy,...
What Is Multiple Sclerosis?
Like lupus, psoriasis, and rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sclerosis (MS) is one of more than 100 autoimmune diseases. In autoimmune diseases, the body’s immune system misfires....
What Is Lupus?
Lupus is an inflammatory disease that can affect organs all throughout the body. Technically called “systemic lupus erythematosus,” or sometimes “SLE,” lupus disease varies widely...
How Do I Reduce Asthma, Eczema, and Allergies?
Asthma, eczema, and allergies are all conditions in which a person’s immune system is hyper-responsive to environmental stimuli that most people don’t find bothersome. For...
What Causes Asthma?
You likely know someone with asthma and are familiar with the wheezing and shortness of breath that come with an asthma attack. You might even...
What Causes Eczema?
You probably already know that eczema is an inflammatory skin disease. But what exactly does that mean? What are the causes of this condition? What...
