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Diverticular Disease is a group of conditions that affect your large intestine (colon)… pressure may cause the diverticular pouches to form. Other factors that could contribute to diverticular disease include: Genetics Lack of exercise Obesity Smoking Decrease in healthy gut bacteria Increase in disease-causing bacteria…

Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a group of behaviors that makes it difficult to pay attention at school, work, or… in people who have a close family member with the disorder. Recent research suggests there are certain risk factors for ADHD, including: Smoking during pregnancy…

Colorectal cancer is a cancer of the colon or the rectum that can be detected through early, regular screenings… syndromes (Lynch syndrome, Peutz-Jeghers syndrome) Poor diet, specifically a low-fiber, high-fat diet Lack of exercise Type 2 diabetes Obesity Smoking Having more than three alcoholic drinks…

Leukemia is a blood cancer involving your body’s bone marrow… syndrome. Certain chemicals. Excess exposure to some chemicals can increase your risk. One example is benzene, which is found in gasoline. Cigarette smoking increases the risk of one type of leukemia. Family history. Having a…

A silent heart attack is a heart attack without traditional symptoms. Nearly half of all heart attacks are silent heart… is often due to a blocked artery in the heart. Risk factors for silent heart attacks are also the same. They include: Smoking Diabetes Age…

Chronic Kidney Disease involves progressive damage to your kidneys caused by high blood pressure, diabetes and heart disease… Manage your blood sugar level if you have diabetes. This often includes taking medicine and making changes to diet and exercise. Quit smoking. Smoking damages your kidneys…

Heartburn is a burning feeling in the lower chest, along with a sour taste in the throat and mouth. It… What is heartburn? Despite its name, heartburn doesn’t affect the heart. Heartburn is a burning feeling in the lower chest, along with a sour or bitter taste in…

Blood clots are clumps of blood that form inside your body and can be harmful or even deadly if they… What are blood clots? Blood clots are differently sized clumps of blood that have formed inside your body. Clotting is important to prevent excessive bleeding…

Psoriasis is a common chronic skin condition. It causes a rash that is raised with red marks and flaky white… What is psoriasis? Psoriasis is a common chronic skin condition. There are several types of psoriasis. The main type is plaque psoriasis. It occurs…

A nosebleed is blood loss from the tissue that lines your nose. It most often occurs in only one nostril,… What are nosebleeds? A nosebleed is blood loss from the tissue that lines your nose. It can affect both nostrils, but most often occurs…

Osteoporosis is a disease of the bones and often occurs in older women… What is osteoporosis? Osteoporosis is a disease of the bones. It causes you to lose bone mass. Osteoporosis occurs most often in older adults. Women are more likely to have it…

An arrhythmia is a change in the rhythm of your heartbeat. Your heart may beat too fast, too slow, or… What is arrhythmia? An arrhythmia is a change in the rhythm of your heartbeat. Your heart may beat too fast (tachycardia) or too slow…

Morning sickness refers to the nausea and vomiting that some people have when they become pregnant. Morning sickness is very… What is morning sickness? Morning sickness refers to the nausea and vomiting that some people have when they become pregnant. Morning sickness is very common…

Bladder stones are small crystals that form in your urine. They are hard and become trapped in your bladder. They… What are bladder stones? Bladder stones are small crystals that form in your urine. They are hard and become trapped in your bladder. Bladder…