Chagas disease, or kissing bug disease, is spread through triatomine bugs who carry a parasite called Trypanosoma cruzi.

It's common protocol to take beta blockers after heart attacks. But new research suggests a change in protocol might be ...

A fever is a sign your body is actively working to eliminate an infection and is a body temperature of 100.4 degrees ...

Most people have normal bowel sounds, but sometimes the gut can become overactive or underactive in an abnormal way.

When your immune system mistakenly starts attacking your healthy cells, it can lead to autoimmune diseases due to ...

PEACE and LOVE is replacing the popular RICE injury protocol since it promotes immediate comfort while optimizing recovery.

BRCA1 and BRCA2 are some of the most known breast cancer genes associated with an elevated risk of breast cancer.

One of the things I worry most about as a pediatrician is childhood obesity. Over the past few years, the pandemic has fueled an already concerning issue. I see children and teens in my practice whose ...

Often imitating symptoms similar to a heart attack, the sudden onset of a panic attack can be an alarming experience. The sensation is your body’s fight or flight mode kicked into high gear. That’s ...

A good rule of thumb is if you’re symptom-free for 24 hours and haven’t used a fever-reducing medication, you’re usually not still contagious.

SAD, known as seasonal affective disorder, is often associated with winter months and affects roughly 5 percent of the population. It occurs when there is a change in seasons and typically results in ...