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Experiencing a change in bowel habits is a huge inconvenience. We normally have some control over when we choose to go to the bathroom, and our body gives us some time to hold it in before we get there. But sometimes we experience a sudden change in bowel habits that make us desperately search for ...click here to read more

If you have more than three loose stools a day or less than four stools in total each week, you have irregular bowel movements. Both diarrhea and constipation can be a big problem. Aside from the fact that irregular bowel movements can be uncomfortable, many people are embarrassed about it, especially those who are unable ...click here to read more

Gallbladder or biliary sludge is a mixture of small particle solids that accumulate from bile, a fluid stored in the gallbladder that helps in the process of digestion. This sludge can cause severe pain and discomfort to those affected. These symptoms may resemble gallstone symptoms, but gallbladder sludge is thickened bile that has remained in ...click here to read more

The American Cancer Society estimates that in 2017, there will be 79,030 new cases of bladder cancer in the U.S. along with 16,870 deaths from bladder cancer. Rates of bladder cancer have been slowly decreasing among men and women, but death rates have remained stable among men. Overall, bladder cancer is the fourth most common ...click here to read more

If you’ve ever heard the phrase, “Carbs are the enemy,” that person was right. When it comes to dieting and losing weight, many of us will reduce or cut carbohydrates from our diet as they are often attributed to weight gain. Technically speaking, our bodies do require some level of carbohydrates as it helps promote ...click here to read more

Some health conditions are hard to diagnose, as they do not cause direct symptoms. For example, when you have liver disease, your liver does not hurt. Instead, you may develop jaundice. Another example of this is a condition that can easily be overlooked known as vasculitis, which causes inflammation of the blood vessels. The part ...click here to read more

Our liver is an important organ that is responsible for many functions in the body. When it becomes damaged, we feel ill, but symptoms may often be confused with other illnesses. Elevated liver enzymes may indicate a problem with the liver. When the liver is inflamed, it releases more chemicals than normal, which can be ...click here to read more

To understand low triglycerides, it’s important to understand what triglycerides are in general. Triglycerides are a type of fat converted from any excess calories we do not immediately use. Mainly derived from fat and carbohydrates we eat, triglyceride stocks are used for energy in-between the meals, but when we take in more than we burn, ...click here to read more

Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is a disorder that is characterized by extreme fatigue not attributed to any underlying condition. The fatigue experienced by those affected is often worsened with additional physical or mental activity and is not improved with rest. CFS also goes by the name myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME) and systemic intolerance disease (SEID). However, ...click here to read more

Many of us reach for coffee or tea first thing in the morning, but you may want to switch up your morning drink of choice to hot water. Not to discredit coffee or tea, but many of us drink these beverages with added sugar or cream, making them less healthy. Drinking simple hot water instead ...click here to read more

What is biliary dyskinesia? Biliary dyskinesia is a disorder of the gallbladder and a part of the biliary system called the sphincter of Oddi. It is often characterized by the inability of for bile to move normally into the intestines. The world biliary comes from the word bile, and the word dyskinesia simply means a ...click here to read more

A cholesterol-reducing medication has been used for decades to help reduce the levels of LDL or “bad” cholesterol. It has even been hailed as having the ability to reduce overall mortality, helping to save lives in many medical regimens. Now, a new study suggests that this drug could also potentially extend the survival of those ...click here to read more

Relapsing polychondritis is an autoimmune disorder that presents with non-specific symptoms affecting the neck, nose, throat, and ears. The disease is rare and primarily involves cartilage tissue becoming inflamed. Any tissue that contains cartilage is at risk of being affected by this condition. The eyes, blood vessels, and heart have cartilage in them, making them ...click here to read more

Puffy eyes, or bags under the eyes, can occur for numerous reasons, and can even be hereditary. Puffy eyes are commonly associated with weakening of the muscles supporting the eyelids brought on by aging. As a result, fat that supports the eyes moves to the lower eyelids, making them look puffy. Fluid may also accumulate ...click here to read more