Whipple's disease is a systemic infectious disease that affects multiple systems in the body. The cause is a bacterium called Tropheryma Whipplei, which can mimic symptoms of other conditions and make ...

Tarsal tunnel syndrome (TTS), otherwise known as posterior tibial neuralgia, causes a compression of the tibial nerve at the point of the tarsal tunnel, a narrow space inside the ankle. It is more ...

Brain tumors are irregular growths in the brain or surrounding tissues. They are either benign (non-cancerous) or malignant (cancerous) and can affect people of all ages. This article briefly touches ...

Congenital Anomalies of the Kidney and Urinary Tract (CAKUT) are a group of congenital deformities that affect the development of the kidneys and urinary tract. These anomalies can manifest as mild or ...

As newborns, our bodies have primitive reflexes that help us survive and develop. One of these reflexes is the Asymmetric Tonic Neck Reflex (ATNR), which is also called the "Fencing Reflex". This ...

Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS) is a complex and largely misunderstood condition affecting many people worldwide. This article will explore what MCAS is, its symptoms, causes, and treatment ...

Williams Syndrome (WS), or Williams-Beuren Syndrome, is a rare sporadic genetic disorder that appears in approximately 1 of every 10,000-20,000 people worldwide [1]. It is the result of missing ...

"Although no one can go back and make a brand new start, anyone can start from now and make a brand new ending." – Carl Bard It’s a common misconception that improving health is only for the young.

Dandy-Walker Syndrome (DWS) is a rare malformation of the brain that affects approximately 1 in every 25,000-35,000 live births. [1] It is characterized by an enlarged fourth ventricle, a cyst in the ...

You may have heard of carbon dioxide (CO2) in the context of climate change, yet did you know that high levels of CO2 in your blood can also be dangerous? This condition is known as hypercapnia, which ...

Hypothermia, or extreme cold exposure, is a potentially life-threatening condition. It is defined as a core body temperature below 95°F (35°C). It occurs due to an imbalance between heat loss and ...