Ailments & Conditions

What Is a Stroke? A stroke happens when a blood vessel ruptures or is obstructed by a clot. This leads to a lack of blood flow that carries nutrients and oxygen to the brain. The brain is a very complicated...

What Is Parkinson’s Plus Syndrome? Parkinson’s plus syndrome, also known as atypical Parkinson’s disease, is a group of neurological disorders that have similar symptoms to those of Parkinson’s disease. Due to these similarities, they are typically incorrectly diagnosed. A healthcare...

What Is Mom Butt? A mom butt typically refers to a buttock that has become flatter and larger than over time. This change may happen during or after pregnancy due to many reasons. Many pregnant women tend to go through...

Multiple Sclerosis and Tremors in Multiple Sclerosis Multiple sclerosis is a chronic disease that affects the central nervous system. In people with this condition, the immune system mistakenly attacks myelin, the protective layer around your nerve fibers. This leads to...

The Link Between Anxiety and Slurred Speech In some people with anxiety, slurred speech may occur. However, this is not common. Scientists have found that when people feel anxious, it may have a negative effect on both the physical and...

What Is a Myoclonic Seizure? Myoclonic seizures are a form of seizure that trigger an uncontrollable and abrupt muscle movement without any change in the level of consciousness or awareness. It may affect one or multiple muscles, or even wider...

What Is Mermaid Syndrome? Mermaid syndrome, also known as sirenomelus, sirenomelia syndrome, or sirenomeliia sequence, is a very rare disease that causes a fusion of legs in babies. This very series condition can be congenital, meaning that it tends to...

What Is Caudal Regression Syndrome? Caudal regression syndrome is a rare condition that happens when the lower part of the spine does not fully develop before birth. This area consists of some parts of the bones and spine that form...

Foods in the Diet Many foods and drinks in the diet may be the cause of morning bloating. These include: - High-fiber foods, such as whole grains, beans, veggies, and fruits, would increase the number of healthy bacteria in the gut....

What Is Metastatic Breast Cancer? Metastatic breast cancer is stage IV of breast cancer in which cancer cells have spread from the breasts to other areas of the body. This process of spreading is known as metastasis. Cancer cells travel...