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If you feel like you might be coming down with something, it can be helpful to educate yourself on the various swine flu symptoms in adults. Swine influenza, which is...

Antiphospholipid Antibody Syndrome is an ammune system disorder that can be characterized by a number of symptoms such as blood clotting, lupus anticoagulant antibodies in the blood or pregnancy complications....

Looking for a few swine flu facts? Swine flu is actually a respiratory disease that occurs in pigs after they have developed type A influenza. Contrary to what you may...

While all parents want to have a healthy baby, birth defects and diseases do occur from time to time. Fortunately, not all birth defects are fatal or extremely harmful to...

Many historians believe U.S. President Abraham Lincoln suffered from Marfans Syndrome. Marfans is a disease or disorder of the body's connective tissue. The National Marfan Foundation estimates that approximately one...

Taking care of your teeth and learning how to treat gum disease are very similar, and you will have probably heard some of the following tips before. Gum disease can...

Duane Syndrome is a disorder that affects eye movement and is first seen at birth as a congenital defect. When Duane Syndrome occurs, the infant has limited mobility in moving...

ht: normal;"> Hemophilia symptoms are easy to spot if someone suffering from the disease is cut or injured. If these conditions do not occur, a person cannot necessarily tell if...

If you're at risk for carotid artery blockage then you'll want to learn about carotid artery blockage symptoms so you can be aware of what to look for. Carotid artery...

If you know someone who is disabled, they may have a condition on this birth defects list. Most parents only hope for a healthy and happy baby. The mom eats...

Sicca Syndrome is an autoimmune disease in which 90 percent of its sufferers are women. Originally discovered by Swedish ophthalmologist Henrik Samuel Conrad Sjogren in 1933 after observing nineteen cases...

Von Hippel-Lindau (VHL) syndrome occurs when tumors are positioned in many locations within the body. The tumors can be cancerous and they can be noncancerous. These types of tumors are...

Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome (WAS) is a disorder that affects the immune system’s ability to protect the body, and fight diseases and infections. Dr. Alfred Wiskott (1898-1978) A German pediatrician first noticed...

Despite it's fantastical name, Alice In Wonderland Syndrome is very real. This syndrome, also sometimes known as Todd's Syndrome, can affect people aflicted with migranes and brain tumors, and in...

When the skin and mucus membranes react severely to an infection or medication, a rare disorder known an Steven Johnson syndrome occurs. This syndrome starts out with flu-like symptoms and...

Superior vena cava syndrome is more commonly known as superior vena cava (or SVC) obstruction. The superior vena cava is the second-largest vein in the human body and moves blood...

Hyperkalemia treatment measures are both preventative and remedial. Hyperkalemia is the abnormal excess of potassium in the blood. Potassium is an essential mineral necessary for building muscles and catalyzes vital...

The diseases caused by smoking aren't pretty. Smoking kills up to 50% of the people who use cigarettes. It even causes diseases in those exposed to second-hand smoke. If you're...

Learn about the causes of low white blood count and what does it mean.  A decrease in the count means your body does not have enough cells to fight off...

Hopefully, you aren't reading this list of common diseases because you have any of them. Whether you're afflicted or just want to increase your knowledge, knowing the symptoms of these common...

Chromes disease is a form of inflammatory bowel disease that causes the digestive tract lining to swell with inflammation. More commonly called as Crohn’s disease, Chromes disease is a painful...

What are neutropenic precautions? (say new-tro-pee’-nee-ic) Neutropenic precautions are taken when there is a decrease in white blood cells.  The white blood cells kill diseases and infections. This condition occurs...

How long is mono contagious? Mononucleosis (mono) is known as the “kissing disease”, because it's transmitted by saliva. This is a viral infection that causes swollen lymph nodes and a...

Someone with a painful ulcer and without a strong grasp of indefinites or English might ask ‘how to treat peptic ulcer?’ But average individuals with the same physical symptoms are...

If you didn’t receive your education in a classroom under a rock, then it’s pretty likely you already know most major bubonic plague facts. It’s bacterial and communicable. It causes...

The Epstein Barr Virus (EPV) causes Mono, but not everyone with EBV has the signs of mono. Mono is also referred to the “kissing disease.”This means that you get the...

Green poop in adults is usually caused by food or medication. It can also be caused by an infection. Green poop in infants, in contrast, is usually normal and likely...

Here are 10 common male health problems. Health problems are inevitable, the male body cannot and will not remain in perfect condition always. Keep reading and discover 10 common health...

Muscular system diseases can leave you weak or paralyzed. The muscles in your body help you move, stay warm and perform your daily activities. This health guide helps you understand...