Bladder cancer is one of the most common cancers, affecting approximately 68,000 adults in the United States every year. Bladder cancer happens more in men than it does in women and usually affects older adults as well, though it can happen at any age. In addition, bladder cancer most often starts in the cells (urothelial…
Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy (BPH) — also knowni as prostate gland enlargement — is a common condition as men start to get older. An enlarged prostate gland can cause uncomfortable urinary symptoms, such as blocking the flow of urine out of the bladder. It can also cause bladder, urinary tract or kidney problems. There are a…
Bad breath is a common problem that can cause significant psychological distress. There are a number of potential causes and treatments for it available. Anyone can suffer from bad breath. It’s estimated that 1 out of 4 people have bad breath on a regular basis. Halitosis is the third most common reason why people seek…
Back pain is a common reason for absence from work and for seeking medical treatment. It can be uncomfortable and debilitating. It can result from injuries, activity and some other medical conditions. Back pain can affect people of any age, for a myriad of reasons. As people get older, the chance of developing lower back…
Atopic dermatitis (simply known as eczema) is a condition that makes your skin red and itchy. It’s common in children but can happen in any age. Atopic dermatitis is long lasting (chronic) and tends to flare periodically. It may sometimes be accompanied by asthma or hay fever.No cure has been found for atopic dermatitis. However,…
Athlete’s foot is a fungal infection that usually starts between the toes. It commonly happens in people whose feet have become extremely sweaty while confined within tight fitting shoes. Signs and symptoms of athlete’s foot include a scaly rash that usually causes itching, stinging and burning. Athlete’s foot is contagious and can spread via contaminated…
Atherosclerosis is the narrowing of arteries due to plaque buildup on the artery walls. These arteries carry blood from the heart to the rest of the body. They’re lined with a thin layer of cells that keeps them smooth and allows blood to flow easily. This is called the endothelium. Furthermore, atherosclerosis starts when the…
Asthma is a chronic disease that affects your airways. Your airways are tubes that carry air in and out of your lungs. If you’re asthmatic, the inside walls of your airways become sore and swollen. That makes them very sensitive, and they may react strongly to things that you’re allergic to or find irritating. When…
Arthritis is an inflammation of the joints. It can affect one joint or multiple joints. There are more than 100 different types of arthritis, with different causes and treatment methods. The symptoms of arthritis usually develop overtime, but they may also appear so suddenly. Arthritis is most commonly seen in adults over the age of…
Arteriosclerosis happens when the blood vessels that carry oxygen and nutrients from your heart to the rest of your body (namely the arteries) become thick and stiff — oftentimes restricting blood flow to your organs and tissues. Healthy arteries are flexible and elastic, but over time, the walls in your arteries can harden, a condition…