Huntington’s disease is an inherited disease that causes the progressive breakdown (degeneration) of nerve cells in the brain. Huntington’s disease has a broad impact on a person’s functional abilities and usually results in movement, thinking (cognitive) and psychiatric disorders. Most people with this disease develop the symptoms in their 30s and 40s. However, the disease…
Hormones are considered to be your body’s chemical messengers. Produced in the endocrine glands, these powerful chemicals travel around your bloodstream telling tissues and organs what to do. They help control many of your body’s major processes, including metabolism and reproduction. When you have a hormonal imbalance, you have too much or too little of…
Hodgkin’s disease (HD) is a type of lymphoma, which is a blood cancer that starts in the lymphatic system. The lymphatic system helps the immune system get rid of waste and ward of infections. HD is also referred to as Hodgkin disease, Hodgkin lymphoma and Hodgkin’s lymphoma. HD originated in white blood cells that help…
Hoarseness, an abnormal change in your voice, is a common condition that’s often experienced in conjunction with a dry or scratchy throat. If your voice is hoarse, you may have a raspy, weak or air quality to your voice that prevents you from making smooth vocal sounds. This symptom usually stems from an issue with…
Cholesterol is a waxy substance that’s found in the fats (lipids) in your blood. While your body needs cholesterol to continue building healthy cells, having high cholesterol can increase your risk of heart disease. When you have high cholesterol, you may develop fatty deposits in your blood vessels. Eventually, these deposits make it a challenge…
Blood sugar control is at the core of any diabetes treatment plan. High blood sugar, or hyperglycemia, is a major concern, and can affect people with both type 1 and 2 diabetes. There are two main kinds, namely: FASTING HYPERGLYCEMIA: This is blood sugar that’s higher than 130mg/dL (milligrams per deciliter) after not eating or…
High blood pressure is also known as hypertension. Blood pressure is the amount of force exerted against the walls of the arteries as blood flows through them. In the US, approximately 85 million people have high blood pressure — about 1 in 3 adults over 20. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) estimates that about…
Gingivostomatitis is a common infection of the mouth and gums. The main symptoms are mouth or gum swelling. There may also be lesions in the mouth that can resemble canker sores. This infection may be the result of a viral or bacterial infection. It’s often associated with improper care of your teeth and mouth. Gingivostomatitis…
A herniated disk refers to a problem with one of the rubbery cushions (disks) between the individual bones (vertebrae) that stack up to make your spine. A spinal disk is a little like a jelly donut, with a softer center encased within a tougher exterior. Sometimes called a slipped disk or a ruptured disk, a…
Hepatitis C virus (HCV) is mostly transmitted through exposure to infective blood. This may happen through transfusions of HCV-contaminated blood and blood products, contaminated injections during medical treatments, and even through drug injection. Sexual transmission can also be possible, but is much less common. Today, there’s no available vaccine for hepatitis C. Remedies: Wogonin