A contagious health condition usually caused by a herpes virus (Epstein-Barr virus) is called infectious mononucleosis (mono). Sometimes, this condition is called kissing disease because the virus that provokes it can spread through saliva. However, you can get this condition by sharing food utensils or a glass with a person with mono. Moreover, this condition […]
A disturbing dream linked with negative feelings (such as fear or anxiety that awakens you) is known as nightmare disorder. Commonly, this health problem appears in children but it may occur at any age. There is nothing to worry about if the nightmares do not happen frequently. In most cases, this disorder appears in children […]
A liver condition in which people drink little or even no alcohol is called nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). This health condition provokes a buildup of fat in the liver and usually occurs in overweight or obese people. The most common NAFLD happens in the Middle Eastern and Western nations because the number of obese […]
This is a genetic disorder in which the normal development of different body parts is stopped. It is called Noonan syndrome and it usually impacts people in different ways such as through unusual facial features, short height, problems with the heart, and others. This syndrome also reduces the development of children (including talking, walking, and […]
This is a mental health disorder in which people experience unwanted thoughts (obsessions) which in turn causes repetitive behaviors (compulsions). This condition is called obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and it interacts with daily routine and causes many problems. Therefore, people with OCD are driven to make compulsive acts to reduce stress. In case you refuse to […]
A rare cancer type that begins in the soft tissues of the body is called soft tissue sarcoma. These tissues help to connect, support, and surround different body structures. These include muscles, fat, blood vessels, tendons, joint linings, and nerves. While this cancer form can occur in any body part, it mostly happens in the […]
Inflammation of the gallbladder is called cholecystitis. A small pear-shaped organ located on the right side of the abdomen below the liver is called the gallbladder. This organ holds bile (a digestive fluid) that when needed is released into the small intestine. One of the most common causes of cholecystitis is gallstones that block the […]
A very early form of breast cancer is called Ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS). This cancer begins in cells (ductal carcinoma in situ) confined inside a milk duct. In such cases, the cancer does not spread to breast tissue. In some cases, doctors also call this cancer noninvasive, preinvasive, or stage 0 breast cancer. Healthcare […]
One of the most common sexually transmitted infections (STIs) is called genital herpes. It occurs due to herpes simplex virus (HSV). It usually spreads to other people during sexual activity (through skin-to-skin contact). While some people may not experience any symptoms still can spread the infection to other people. Some of them may experience the […]
This is a virus known as H1N1 flu (sometimes called swine flu), which is a type of influenza A virus. The new virus H1N1 started to cause health problems in humans in the 2009-19 flu season. It is sometimes called swine flu because it is a new combination of influenza viruses that negatively affect birds, […]
Dr. Paul K. Huddleston is an urologist in Newark, Delaware and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, Newark Health Methodist Hospital Alliance. He received his medical degree from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center at Lubbock and has been in practice between 12-16 years.
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