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How Sickle Cell Anemia Affects the Body

Anemia, a common blood disorder that affects the way blood cells carry oxygen through body, affects over 3 million Americans. In anemic individuals, red blood cells are unable to adequately...

Scoliosis: What It Is, Causes, and Treatment

Scoliosis is a spine deformity where the angle of a person's spine curves abnormally. Learn more about scoliosis, treatment, symptoms, and risk factors.

Summer Skin Conditions and How to Deal With Them

While many of us look forward to summer's warmer temperatures, the sun and heat can take a toll on our skin.

Covid-19 and the Mental Health of Our Children

The pandemic has shifted all our lives off-balance, but many children have undergone extreme changes. Read more about how the pandemic has affected children's education, mental health, and more.

Summer of Love: The Scoop on Sexually Transmitted Infections

Being in lockdown understandably put a damper on many single people’s love life. But now that many individuals are vaccinated, society is reopening, and life is getting back to normal...

The Pros and Cons of Probiotics on Gut Health

Probiotics are live microorganisms (bacteria) found in certain fermented foods like yogurt or dietary supplements.

Your Guide to Oppositional Defiant Disorder in Children

Oppositional defiant disorder (ODD) is a behavior disorder found in children and adolescents, exhibited through disruptive, often aggressive behavior. Learn more about oppositional defiant disorder, symptoms, and treatment.

Why is Bone Density Important?

Bones are made up of living tissues that are continuously being dissolved and replaced. But when bone loses minerals (like calcium) faster than they can be replaced, osteoporosis occurs.

With Age Comes Wisdom: Geriatric Medicine

It's no surprise that as we age, health problems tend to pop up more often. Older adults encounter a variety of health risks, mostly stemming from the natural aging process...

Uterine Fibroids: What Every Woman Needs to Know

If you are a woman, chances are you will develop uterine fibroids at some point in your life. Fibroids, or growths that develop from the cells of the uterus, are...