Author: Aria Vance

An ovarian cyst is a fluid-filled sac that develops on or inside an ovary. Many cysts are harmless and disappear naturally, especially those associated with the normal menstrual cycle. However,…

Monitoring blood pressure is an important part of keeping track of cardiovascular health, particularly for people who need regular readings at home. As home-monitoring devices have become more common, wrist…

Liver flukes are parasitic flatworms that may infect the liver, gallbladder, and bile ducts. People can become infected by eating raw or undercooked freshwater fish, aquatic plants such as watercress,…

Sleepwalking is a type of parasomnia, a group of sleep conditions that can cause unusual behaviors while a person is asleep. Someone may sit up, walk around, talk, open doors,…

HoLEP prostate surgery is a minimally invasive treatment for urinary problems caused by benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), commonly known as an enlarged prostate. During the procedure, a surgeon uses a…

Ever glanced at a lab report and stopped at a line that says “C3 complement”? You’re not alone. This test shows how active part of your immune system is. It…

Have you ever wondered which symptoms could point to a rare blood disorder before it becomes more serious? Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (TTP) is an uncommon condition that causes tiny blood…

Spondyloarthritis is a group of inflammatory arthritis conditions. It can affect the spine, the sacroiliac joints, hips, shoulders and tendons, and sometimes the eyes, skin or gut. In the beginning…

A retinal hemorrhage happens when one or more blood vessels in the retina leak or break, causing blood to collect within the light-sensitive tissue at the back of the eye….