HIV Prevention, Treatment, Who Should Get Tested and How Often
By Connie-Marie Lapadat, RN, OBSCE, MSN-FNP
Once the HIV virus makes its way into your body, it will stay around in your system for the rest...
Read moreHIV: Transmission, Stages, Symptoms, and Common Misconceptions
By Connie-Marie Lapadat, RN, OBSCE, MSN-FNP
HIV stands for human immunodeficiency virus. This virus infiltrates and destroys the CD4 cells, which are a type of T-helper...
Read moreHow to Prevent and Manage Mold Allergies
By Sarita Sanke, MD
Mold is a type of fungus with several species, some of which are known to cause allergies in humans. The...
Read more7 Home Remedies to Reduce Inflammation
By Sarita Sanke, MD
Inflammation is the body’s natural response to a harmful condition such as injury, disease, or infection. There are two types...
Read moreInflammation: Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
By Sarita Sanke, MD
Inflammation is the medical term for the burning and swelling associated with a wound, injury, or infection. It is the...
Read moreAllergy: Why It Happens and How It Is Treated
By Inderbir Padda, MD
An allergy is a reaction or response of your body after exposure to any agent that your body recognizes as...
Read moreTypes of Lupus Disease, Symptoms, and Flare-Ups
By David Lans, DO, FACP
Lupus is an autoimmune disorder wherein your immune system wrongly perceives the body’s healthy tissue as a foreign threat and...
Read moreLupus: Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment, and Complications
By David Lans, DO, FACP
Lupus is an autoimmune disease in which the immune system attacks the body’s healthy tissues due to an inability to...
Read more11 Common Allergy Triggers and How to Avoid Them
By D’Jahna Akinyemi, MD
Allergies refer to hypersensitive immune reactions in some people against certain foreign bodies that are typically harmless. These factors, known...
Read moreAllergies: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
By D’Jahna Akinyemi, MD
An allergy is an immunogenic response of the body to an otherwise harmless substance that is mistakenly perceived as a...
Read moreSpring Allergies: Symptoms, Treatment, and Self-Care
By Wanessa Figueiredo Matos, MD
Spring allergies are seasonal allergies that affect millions of Americans every year. (1) It occurs after contact with tree pollen...
Read moreMy Battle Against Multiple Cancers
I would like to share my personal story of surviving multiple cancers through cannabinoid medication, an alternative treatment that has...
Read moreSjogren’s Syndrome: Treatment and Home Remedies
By David Lans, DO, FACP
Sjogren's syndrome is an autoimmune disorder that causes dry mouth and eyes. It can affect people of any age but...
Read moreWhat Is Sjogren’s Syndrome and How Is It Diagnosed?
By David Lans, DO, FACP
Sjogren’s syndrome is a multisystem, chronic autoimmune disease of unknown cause. It frequently occurs in conjunction with other autoimmune syndromes,...
Read moreAllergic Rhinitis: Common Causes and How to Treat It
By D’Jahna Akinyemi, MD
An allergy refers to an extensive immune response to foreign substances that are otherwise not harmful to the majority of...
Read moreWays to Improve Immunity and Defend Against COVID-19
By Evelyn Fuller, RD, CDN
What Do You Mean by Immunity-Boosting Foods? Specific nutrients that are found in the foods you eat support your immune...
Read moreLupus: Lifestyle Changes and Management
By David Lans, DO, FACP
Lupus or systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is an autoimmune condition characterized by inflammation in different body parts. It cannot be...
Read moreAllergic Rhinitis: Home Remedies and Self-Care
By D’Jahna Akinyemi, MD
Rhinitis refers to the irritation or swelling in the mucous lining of the nose. When it occurs after exposure to...
Read more8 Home Remedies for Allergies
By D’Jahna Akinyemi, MD
An allergic reaction occurs when the body encounters foreign particles that it perceives to be harmful. These foreign substances, known...
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