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A health condition that involves compulsive substance use is called substance use disorder. It usually happens when a certain substance interacts with daily activities and can be caused by either prescription or nonprescription drugs. In addition, experts can use the term “drug abuse” to describe this disease. Some healthcare providers can use another term to […]

A chronic health condition in which a person has increased levels of sugar in the blood is called Type 2 diabetes. The main cause of this condition is the body’s inability to react to insulin effectively or its inability to produce it. In normal circumstances, insulin helps the cells to use glucose as energy. However, […]

This is a genetic disorder, which means it can pass from biological parents to biological children. Those who suffer from this condition experience a deficiency of Alpha-1 antitrypsin (AAT) protein. Therefore, it may lead to certain serious lung and liver diseases. Jaundiced or yellow skin and breathing problems are the most common symptoms of this […]

This is a rare immune system (body’s defense) disease that may provoke blood clots in the blood vessels. As a result, you may experience certain health conditions including miscarriage, stroke, myocardial infarction, and others. This condition is known as Antiphospholipid syndrome (APS). In normal circumstances, the body’s defense produces certain proteins (antibodies) that help to […]

Canker sores are small wounds in the mouth that usually provoke uncomfortable talking and eating. These wounds are also known as aphthous ulcers. Check below canker sores types: Minor canker sores – People usually experience these canker sores type 3-4 times per year. Mostly, they occur in those who are between 10-20 years old. The […]

A heart condition in which the heart muscle cannot pump enough blood that the body needs. Therefore, the heart does not work normally, not means it stops working. When the heart not working properly, the blood moves slower and heart pressure increases. Roughly 7 million people experience this heart disease in the United States. One […]

This is a common virus that has approximately 50% of people in their 40s. It is called cytomegalovirus (CMV) and can spread easily through saliva and other body fluids. However, if you have a strong immune system, this virus cannot provoke any health problems but in people with weakened immune systems, it may lead to […]

If any part of the ear is not working correctly, occurs a condition called hearing loss. However, this condition is the third most common health issue that happens in the United States and it affects about 48 million people. Unfortunately, this condition negatively affects someone’s quality of life and relationships. Experts divide this condition into […]

This condition occurs over time usually due to injuries, sports, daily activities, or spinal disks dries out or shrinks. Nonetheless, the condition’s name, it is not a disease. The most common symptom of this condition is back pain. Spinal Disks The spinal disks are located between bones or vertebrae in the spine and their work […]

A group of skin conditions (about 30) that provoke dryness and scaling of the skin is called Ichthyosis. The name comes from the Greek word for fish because this condition makes skin look like scales on the fish. Others call this condition fish scale or fish skin disease. Those who suffer from this skin disease […]