Author: Aria Vance

Marfan syndrome is a rare, genetic disorder that affects about 1 in 5,000 people worldwide. While the condition is relatively uncommon, it has a profound impact on the connective tissues…

Your thyroid helps control metabolism, energy, and hormonal balance, and one of the best indicators of its health is your TSH level. Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone (TSH) is made by the pituitary…

Seizures can happen suddenly and may be frightening to witness, especially when someone who seemed completely fine suddenly becomes confused, unresponsive, or begins having uncontrolled movements. According to the Centers…

Paget’s disease of bone is a chronic disorder, most common in older adults, in which bone grows abnormally and becomes deformed. It mainly affects the pelvis, spine, skull, and legs,…

ILD (Interstitial Lung Disease) is a broad term used for a group of lung conditions that affect the tissue surrounding the air sacs. In many forms of ILD, inflammation and…

Oral cancer can affect any part of the mouth, including the lips, tongue, gums, cheeks, and the roof or floor of the mouth. It’s often overlooked, but it can have…

If you’ve ever experienced joint pain, swelling, or discomfort that seems to linger longer than expected, it could be bursitis. This condition, which occurs when the small fluid-filled sacs (bursae)…

When you think about the immune system, you may picture a complicated network working continuously to protect your body. Lymphocytes are among the most important members of this defense system….

Epistaxis, the medical term for a nosebleed, is common and affects people of all ages. Most nosebleeds are harmless and easy to manage at home, but recurrent or severe ones…

Eyelid twitching (myokymia) is a common, usually harmless condition that most people experience at some point. The involuntary spasm is typically mild and short-lived, but it can be uncomfortable and…