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A virus that spreads primarily through fruit bats and causes severe symptoms (including death) is called the Nipah virus (NiV). Infection with this virus commonly occurs in Asia, mainly in Bangladesh and India. Unfortunately, there is no medicine or vaccine for this virus. This virus can also spread between animals and people (also called a […]

A health condition in which you partially wake up and experience fear and panic symptoms, it is known as a night terror. Sometimes, people may scream, get out of bed, or move around violently. Most people who experience night terrors go back to sleep when the episode is over. However, you will not remember what […]

A health condition in which a person wakes up at night to eat is called night eating syndrome (NES). In some cases, it can be difficult to fall asleep unless your stomach is full. Therefore, these sleep disturbances may negatively affect your daily routine and mental health. To treat this condition, doctors often recommend dietary […]

This is a genetic disorder that negatively affects the bones, skin, and endocrine system. It is called McCune-Albright syndrome (MAS), and it can cause café-au-lait skin pigmentation, scar tissue on the bones (also known as fibrous dysplasia), and irregular function of the hormone-producing glands. With early diagnosis and proper treatment, people can live a normal […]

A rare genetic condition that causes you to get easily tired during physical activity is called McArdle disease. It also causes muscle-related symptoms and cannot be cured. However, doctors may help manage it with specific types of physical activity and dietary changes. In other words, McArdle disease is an inherited disorder that negatively affects the […]

An inherited metabolic disorder that negatively affects the body’s ability to convert certain fats into energy is called MCAD (medium-chain-coenzyme A dehydrogenase) deficiency. The symptoms usually appear after a long period of fasting (without eating). They often include tiredness, nausea, low blood sugar, and others. Physicians usually treat MCAD deficiency with frequent meals and a […]

A type of stroke that blocks the middle cerebral artery in the brain is called a middle cerebral artery (MCA) stroke. In general, this type of stroke is ischemic (caused by blood clots). It is also considered a medical emergency, and you should call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room (ER) if you […]

This is a health condition that negatively affects blood flow and happens when the right iliac artery, which sends blood to the right leg, puts pressure on the iliac vein. The iliac vein carries blood from the left leg back to the heart muscle. It is called May-Thurner syndrome (MTS), and people with this condition […]

An inherited genetic disorder that causes low platelets (thrombocytopenia) and giant platelets is called May-Hegglin anomaly (MHA). People who are born with this condition have a mutation in their MYH9 gene. Moreover, those who suffer from MHA are at increased risk of bruising or bleeding if they are injured. Most of the time, MHA is […]

An infection that often spreads from the middle ear to a part of the temporal bone (the large bone behind the ear) is called mastoiditis. Usually, those who develop it experience ear pain, drainage, and problems with hearing. Doctors often treat it with antibiotics and by draining excess fluid from the middle ear. In more […]