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This is a foodborne bacterial disease that is very serious for pregnant women, people over 65 years old, and those with weakened immune systems. It is called Listeria infection and the most common cause that provokes this infection is eating improperly processed meats and unpasteurized milk products. While listeria infection can be fatal for unborn […]

This is a heart rhythm condition that provokes fast and chaotic heartbeats. Irregular heartbeats can be life-threatening. Long QT syndrome (LQTS) negatively affects the electrical signals that go through the heart and provoke it to beat. Sometimes, people are born with DNA changes that provoke this heart rhythm condition. In such cases, it is called […]

A group of conditions that rarely happen and run in families is called Niemann-Pick disease. These disorders impact the body’s ability to break down fats (such as cholesterol and lipids) inside cells. As a result, a buildup of fats occurs over time which provokes the cells to die. These health conditions usually negatively affect the […]

This type of hypotension (low blood pressure) occurs when a person stands up after sitting or lying down. It is called orthostatic hypotension or postural hypotension. When it happens you may experience dizziness, lightheadedness, or fainting (rarely). In most cases, this hypotension type is mild but if you experience a chronic form it may lead […]

A health condition in which a person experiences a sudden urge to urinate is called overactive bladder (OAB). It also can cause frequent urination either during the day or night. Moreover, a loss of urine can occur although it is not intended (urgency incontinence). Those who experience this condition may feel self-conscious, which provokes them […]

Some people have an allergic reaction to specific proteins found in an animal’s cells, saliva, urine, or skin. It is known as pet allergy and it causes symptoms similar to those of hay fever (such as runny nose, sneezing, and others). Sometimes, people with this allergy type can experience asthma symptoms including trouble breathing, wheezing, […]

This is a rare inherited condition that produces an amino acid (phenylalanine) build-up in the body. This disease is called phenylketonuria or PKU. The cause of this disorder is a mutation (change) in the phenylalanine hydroxylase (PAH) gene. However, this gene is responsible for making enzymes that break down the phenylalanine. When the body does […]

This is a dangerous health condition caused by a germ known as Yersinia pestis. These germs live in the small rodents and their fleas. Commonly, humans get a Plague through a flea bite. However, this is a rare condition that happens only in several countries around the world. In the U.S. this condition happens in […]

A hereditary disorder of the kidneys in which clusters of cysts develop mainly within the kidneys is called polycystic kidney disease (PKD). It provokes enlargement of the kidneys and reduced function. These cysts are not malignant (cancerous) but contain fluid and vary in size. However, kidney cysts can grow very large. Either large or many […]

A group of rare inherited diseases that lead to the build-up of porphyrins (natural chemicals) in the body is known as porphyria. These chemicals are required to produce heme (a part of hemoglobin). Red blood cells contain hemoglobin and it is responsible to carry oxygen to organs and tissues in the body. In addition, to […]