autoimmune disease

You can assume it has something to do with the immune system, but does the average person actually know what constitutes an immunocompromised person? To get more informed, here’s a look at what immunocompromised means, as well as the most common immunodeficiency disorders…

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a serious neurological condition that is considered progressive — meaning the symptoms of the disease may get worse with time. Let’s take a look at the four stages of MS. 

While there’s no cure for psoriatic arthritis, it’s important to be aware of the symptoms in order to obtain treatment to help manage them because the disease is progressive in nature. As such, here are the seven most common symptoms to look for.

Millions of Americans battle disease daily. Due to numerous societal factors, many people suffer in silence — particularly women. It can take years of frustration and countless hours of missed work merely to reach a diagnosis, let alone a cure. Therefore, it often falls upon us as patients to educate ourselves about the top women’s health issues and take proactive steps to protect our own well-being. 

Ever wonder what those strange marks or color on your fingernails mean? We look into 14 common health-related conditions that show symptoms in our fingernails.

Of all the essential minerals, we’re perhaps the least familiar with zinc, which is strange because it’s super important! This element is required to keep your immune system and cell division running smoothly. We look into some of the most common warning signs of a zinc deficiency.