Informational Health Articles

People with Down syndrome are born with an extra copy of chromosome 21 — which is why the condition is also called Trisomy 21. While every person with Down...

Shortness of breath in the elderly Elderly people tend to suffer from a shortness of breath, medically called dyspnea, a lot more often than younger people. When a person gets...

Pregnancy can — as anyone who has experienced it — cause discomfort from start to finish, with the nature of your complaints evolving as your pregnancy progresses. Thigh pain...

Pain during or after a bowel movement is not a disease in itself — pain while pooping or after defecating is, rather, a symptom that can point to a variety of underlying...

Overview Dark circles under the eyes can make us look tired, exhausted or even sick. They can affect both genders of any age and can be caused by few different...

Introduction Medial collateral ligament sprain or tear is one of the most common types of knee related medical problems, and it may affect any person in the world. It commonly...

Blocked arteries in the legs can lead you to suffer from cramps, pain, and weakness in your hips, calves or legs while you are walking, running or sitting. (It's important to note...

Staphylococcus aureus is a bacterium that is a part of the normal skin flora in humans. These microorganisms reside in the human skin without causing health problems until they overgrow...

Introduction to difficulty urinating Difficulty urinating is a common problem among men — especially past middle age — and is generally associated with illnesses of the prostate gland. However, difficulty...

Lunesta or eszopiclone is a sedative or hypnotic medication that might be prescribed to patients suffering from insomnia. This drug affects certain chemical substances (gamma-aminobutyric acid - GABA) in your...