Don’t drink! Alcohol dependence can ruin you.
Introduction Chronic alcoholism is a disorder in which a person has a strong desire for alcohol, drinks too much too often in a greater amount that is 8 drinks or…
Benzodiazepine Dependency (Sleeping pill addiction)
Sleeping pill addiction intro Benzodiazepines are sedative medications for first-line treatment in depression and other mental illnesses such as seizures, anxiety, insomnia, panic attacks, alcohol withdrawal, etc. Benzodiazepines are one…
Top 5 preventable causes of death
Top 5 preventable causes of death Assessment of causes of death is one of the most fundamental metrics for population health as it shows the success and failure of health…
Teenage Acne (Pimples): Types, Causes, Treatments, Scar Removal
Introduction Teenage acne is an extremely common skin condition where there is a chronic inflammation of the pilosebaceous gland during puberty that affects over 90% of adolescents, particularly in females…
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS): Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment
What is PCOS? Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is a heterogeneous disorder affecting up to 5-10% of women of reproductive age (15-44 years) often associated with obesity, acne, excess hair growth…
What is Celiac disease, signs, diet, diagnosis, and treatment
Celiac disease overview Celiac disease is also known as gluten-sensitive enteropathy is an inflammatory and autoimmune disorder of the small bowel occurring in individuals due to an abnormal immunological reaction…
What is gout? Symptoms, treatment, and complications.
What is gout? Gout is a disorder of purine metabolism and the most common inflammatory monoarthritis in men and in older women caused by the deposition of uric acid crystals…
Medical Marijuana is Fascinating
Medical marijuana overview Medical marijuana means the use of marijuana for medical purposes like treating diseases and medical conditions. It is not used to get high, but rather to ease…
What is Clinical Depression? Diagnosis, treatment
Introduction Depression, also called Major depressive disorder or clinical depression, is a serious mood disorder causing a prolonged feeling of extreme sadness, low mood, lack of interest, etc. that interferes…