MTHFR stands for the enzyme methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase. A MTHFR mutation can change the way a person metabolizes and converts nutrients from food into ...
MRSA stands for a type of bacteria called methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus. Isn't that a mouthful? This bacteria can cause infection in the skin, con...
Mononucleosis is a viral infection that causes extreme fatigue, body aches, fever, and other symptoms. Also known as mono, the infection is often called "the ki...
Menopause is the change that marks the permanent end of a woman's menstrual cycle. While it's a natural part of aging, many women dread the process, due to the ...
Swollen lymph nodes, or in particular, lymphadenitis, occur as a result of exposure to bacteria or viruses. (1) Lymphadenitis causes tenderness and pain in the ...
Liver disease may not strike fear in people like heart disease or kidney disease. But disease of the liver has great consequences for your health.
Symptoms o...
Hepatitis A is a viral infection that affects the liver and is usually spread by contaminated food and water. An estimated 2,800 people in the United States. Al...
Laryngitis occurs when your voice box or vocal cords become inflamed. This can happen from the overuse, irritation, or infection of the vocal cords or voice box...
Herpes is a common virus that causes cold sores on the mouth or sores on the genitals. The two most common types are HSV-1 and HSV-2. HSV-1 causes cold sores to...
Hepatitis B is a viral infection that affects the liver. In many causes, the disease is life-threatening. It can lead to acute or chronic liver disease, or even...
Hemorrhoids are a common condition that over half of all people will develop at some point in their lives. Symptomatic hemorrhoids affect millions of people aro...
Hypoglycemia is a condition that causes a low level of blood sugar. Hypoglycemia causes vary, although typically, hypoglycemia treatment is associated with the ...
