Mosquitoes are not just an irritating buzz in your ear, they are among the deadliest creatures on earth. Each year, millions fall sick with mosquito-borne diseases like dengue, chikungunya, and Zika.

Probably the most well-known disease on the list, Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) is a virus that attacks and weakens the immune system, which can develop into Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome ...

These elements “get lodged in the crypts, which are small ‘pockets’ in the tonsils.” Dr. O’Leary says tonsil stones are ...

While bones can regrow themselves when they break, teeth aren’t so lucky, and that leads to millions of people worldwide suffering from some form of edentulism, a.k.a. toothlessness. Now, Japanese ...

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Although maternal mortality is declining around the world, the United States is an exception. In 2018, the country’s rate of 17.4 deaths per 100,000 pregnancies put it last overall among ...

Calluses are hardened areas of skin caused by increased friction and pressure. While some function as protection for your joints, they’re not exactly sightly for sandal season, and, in some cases, ...

Sulfur burps are burps that have a foul, rotten egg smell. While sulfur burps typically are not a cause for concern, they can be unpleasant. You can usually get rid of them with antacids, dietary ...

As a dog owner, it's easy to get caught up in the joy and companionship that our dogs bring to our lives. However, while we may love them unconditionally, sometimes we overlook subtle signs that ...

Medical experts use the term “cerebellar ataxia” when referring to conditions that lead to a lack of muscle control. Dysmetria is one form of cerebellar ataxia. Dysmetria occurs due to the improper ...

Candida albicans is a type of yeast that naturally lives in the mouth, digestive tract, skin, and other moist areas of the body. It’s harmless when kept in check by the immune system, but when it ...