Bloody diarrhea, also known as bloody stool or rectal bleeding, can range from bright red to dark red or tar-like in appearance. It can be a symptom of anal fissures, hemorrhoids, infections, inflammatory conditions, and, rarely, colorectal cancer. A healthcare provider can diagnose the underlying cause and prescribe treatments …CONTINUE
Anaphylaxis is a severe, potentially fatal allergic reaction. “And it can show up in a lot of different ways,” Dr. Gross says. You might picture someone’s throat closing up, but warning signs can range from itchy hives all over a person’s body, eye swelling, lip swelling, trouble breathing, dizziness, stomach issues, or …CONTINUE
I was officially diagnosed with Lupus in May of 2021. I say officially because my symptoms started long before that, I just didn’t know it. Lupus is a chronic autoimmune disease that can cause inflammation and pain in different parts of the body. Your immune system is meant to help your body fight infection. But …CONTINUE
Mpox, formerly known as monkeypox, is a viral infection that causes painful rashes throughout the body, enlarged lymph nodes, and fever. It spreads through physical contact with other people or animals that have the virus, by spit droplets, from a parent to a child during pregnancy, or by touching items recently used by someone with …CONTINUE
September 17, 2025 3 min read Wild chimps ingest the equivalent of multiple alcoholic beverages a day By Kate Wong edited by Jeanna Bryner A chimpanzee eats fruit in the rainforest of Kibale National Park in Uganda. When chimpanzees eat ripe figs and other fruits in the wild, it’s a surprisingly boozy feast …
In 2022, Florida weathered a bad outbreak of meningococcal disease, a type of fast-moving bacterial infection that can become fatal after entering the bloodstream or the lining of the brain and spinal cord. As the number of ill people climbed into the dozens …CONTINUE
Having your mouth taped shut is the stuff of nightmares — but some people are doing just that to themselves. And in an attempt to sleep better, no less. Doctors say don’t do it. Some on social media say it’s a hack for getting more and better sleep and to reduce snoring. The claims …CONTINUE
Have you ever noticed small, white blemishes on your skin that look like acne but don’t seem to go away? You’ve probably wondered what those stubborn spots actually are, but the good news is that it’s very likely that you don’t have to be concerned. It’s likely you’re dealing with milia – also called milkCONTINUE
Parkinson’s disease — which can cause tremors, slow movement and stiffness — is believed to affect 1 in every 336 Americans. The exact cause of the neurodegenerative disorder is not known, but it is believed to stem from a combination of genetic and environmental factors. Now, three hospitals in Korea are reporting that patients with …CONTINUE
Think twice before trusting everything you see on social media, especially when it comes to so-called health hacks. Dr. Jackie Walters, a seasoned OB-GYN and cast member of Bravo’s “Married to Medicine,” is urging people to turn to their doctor — not their feed — for guidance on contraception. “I’m seeing a trend among myCONTINUE
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