The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke notes that in the United States, doctors diagnose about 5,000 people with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis each year. The neurons in the brains of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis patients die,...
Genetic diseases have a wide spectrum of presentations ranging from mild in individuals unaware of their condition to severe, resulting in death at a young age. Single-gene disorders are caused by mutations that affect individual genes. Examples...
Genetic diseases are present in 8 percent of live births. Based on a population study reported in the "American Journal of Human Genetics" in May 1988, about 0.4 percent of the population have a single gene disorder, 0.2 percent have a chromosomal...
In recent years, there is growing evidence neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease are related to inflammation and free radical activity. Although the cause of neurodegeneration is multifactorial, nutrition can play...
Clinically severe obesity is a serious, chronic medical condition of multifactorial etiology that requires long-term treatments. Diet and exercise alone shouldn't be relied upon to treat severe obesity and obesity-related health conditions,...
Dyshidrosis, or pompholyx eczema, is a skin disorder that usually affects hands, feet or both. Visible signs include bumps that gradually grow until they form fluid-filled blisters, incessant itching, fissures in the skin of your fingers and toes,...
Diabetes mellitus is a disease characterized by the absence or resistance to the hormone insulin. According to the American Diabetes Association, more than 23 million Americans are living with diabetes. Medicinal treatment is an important...
Genetic diseases are passed down from parent to child through defective genes. Genes, the basic unit of heredity, carry the sequences of deoxyribose nucleic acid (DNA) which is responsible for determining the characteristics a person will exhibit....
Renal calculi, or kidney stones, are a common health problem in the United States. They are solid masses made up of small crystals that develop when your urine contains excessive amounts of certain substances. It is not uncommon for multiple...
Systolic blood pressure is the pressure in the arteries as the heart contracts, while the pressure that remains during cardiac relaxation is known as diastolic. Isolated systolic hypertension has been defined as a systolic blood pressure above 140...
Parkinson's disease is a neurological disorder that occurs when brain cells that produce a chemical called dopamine become damaged or die. Dopamine is responsible for controlling movement, so Parkinson's sufferers often experience movement...
Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is characterized by impulsiveness, overactivity and an inability to maintain attention. Sufferers of the disorder may have significant difficulties in educational, social and occupational spheres....
Numerous types of diseases or disorders are associated with hyperactivity. According to the U.S. National Library of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health, hyperactivity is a state of excessive muscle activity or a situation in which a...
Gout is a medical condition that is characterized by recurrent attacks of arthritis due to the deposits of uric acid in the joints, tendons and surrounding areas. While acute attacks are painful, chronic attacks often lead to irreversible joint,...
The B50 complex is not a specific vitamin but rather a combination of a number of different B-vitamins, most in the amounts of 50 mg or mcg, with the exception of folic acid; you need 400 mcg of folic acid to meet daily requirements. In most...
Asthma, the most common long-term diseases in children, according to the World Health Organization, is a lung disease that causes the bronchial tubes (airways) to become inflamed and constricted. The National Heart Lung and Blood Institute reports...
Cancer development and growth is mediated by many factors. Antioxidants are a potential protective factor against the development cancer. Diets that include foods rich in antioxidants, such as fruits and vegetables, have been associated with a...
Heart disease is a multifactorial disease. Along with lifestyle choices such as smoking, exercise habits and diet, the risk of developing heart disease is strongly influenced by genetics. Many genes have been identified that are associated with...
The body's balance system is composed of an intricate labyrinth of nerves, fluids and canals. Balance specialists at the Brain and Spine Institute explain that the inner ears, the eyes and the position and movement detectors in our joints and...
Heart attacks affect 1.1 million Americans each year, according the the National Heart Lung and Blood Institute. The causes of heart failure are multifactorial, but typically involve elements of diet, lifestyle and genetics. Treatment for heart...
Genetic diseases are caused by defects in genes, segments of DNA that govern specific characteristics in a person. Common genetic disorders such as cystic fibrosis or Huntington's disease aren't always inherited, but may occur as a spontaneous...
According to the Centers for Disease Control, CDC, obesity in children has tripled over the past 30 years. As of 2010, between 16 percent and 33 percent of children and adolescents were obese, which is defined by a weight 10 percent or more...
Testosterone is a hormone produced by the testes in men and by the adrenal gland in men and women. It gives people characteristically male features, and it is typically not produced in excess in women. Two diseases in which is is produced in...
There are many causes of pain in older individuals, such as cancer, arthritis, and muscle pain, all requiring pain medication. In their statement, the American Geriatrics Society Panel says "Clinical manifestations of persistent pain are often...
Several diseases are associated with low selenium diets, or selenium deficiency. According to the National Institutes of Health's Office of Dietary Supplements, selenium is a trace mineral that is important for your overall health. Selenium, which...
Muscular and joint aches and pains are common symptoms associated with menopause, according to the website 34 Menopause Symptoms. Over half of women in menopause will experience increased joint stiffness and discomfort, according to...
According to the National Institutes of Health, or NIH, approximately 97 million adults in the United States are overweight or obese. Obesity increases your risk of medical problems such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, heart...
A 2007-08 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention indicated that 17 person of children and adolescents between the ages of 2 and 19 are obese. Therefore, it is more important than ever...
Almost all human disease has a genetic basis, even those associated with lifestyle choices such as obesity, heart disease and alcoholism. So why do genetic diseases occur in some people, but not in others? The answer lies in the human genome. ...
Migraine is a neurological syndrome that can cause a number of symptoms, including severe headaches. Learn more about migraine, including symptoms and treatments, in this health video.
