Shingles is a viral infection that occurs in some adults who have previously had chickenpox. It often causes a rash, which may be a single
Cholesterol plays an important role in the working of the body but too much of it in your bloodstream can cause severe health problems, including
Prostate cancer is one of the commonest types of cancer in men. About one in nine men are diagnosed with prostate cancer. Fortunately it can
Winter is upon us, a season that comes with a number of health hazards, including some associated with heating appliances as well as hot foods
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a potentially disabling disease of the brain, spinal cord and optic nerve where your body’s immune system attacks and destroys the
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) refers to several long-term medical conditions involving inflammation of the digestive tract. Inflammation occurs when the body’s immune system reacts to
Too much salt can lead to serious health problems. Our body needs a certain amount of sodium, which is found in salt (sodium chloride), but
Interstitial cystitis, or bladder pain syndrome (BPS), is a chronic condition that causes bladder pressure and pain and sometimes pelvic pain. The level of pain
A urinary tract infection (UTI) is an infection in any part of the urinary system. This could be the kidneys, ureters, bladder or urethra. Most
Paronychia is an infection of the tissue adjacent to a nail, generally at the edge of a fingernail on the side or at the bottom
