Animals
How to Get Rid of Tick and Fleas on Pets
As a pet owner, it’s possible you might encounter ticks and fleas at some point. There are over ...
Animals
Understanding the Symptoms and Treatments of Psoriatic Arthritis
Psoriasis is an autoimmune disorder that is most commonly associated with itchy, flaking skin rashes. However, this autoimmune disease can also affect an individual’s joints in a condition referred to as psoriatic arthritis or PsA. The Arthritis Foundation estimates that roughly 30 percent of people with psoriasis will develop PsA as well. The resulting joint pain…
Your Complete Guide to Living With Psoriasis
Psoriasis is a skin condition that most often appears between the teen years and middle age, although it can affect people of all ages. This chronic autoimmune disease is equally common among men and women. Because of the characteristic reddish, scaled patches of skin and uncomfortable symptoms of itching and burning, psoriasis can be distressing.…
What to Know About Managing Type 2 Diabetes
Here’s why one should pay attention to type 2 diabetes: it’s a sure bet that a person or someone they know either suffers from or is at risk of developing it. More than 30 million Americans have some form of diabetes, making it the seventh leading cause of death in the country, according to the…
Understanding and Managing Your Rheumatoid Arthritis
Chronic health conditions affect untold millions of Americans each year. Rheumatoid arthritis, or RA, is just one of many potentially disabling diseases common throughout the country. RA is a chronic autoimmune disease in which the body attacks its own joints, creating a continual state of inflammation and pain. According to the Arthritis Foundation, estimates show that…
Diabetes Medications
The type of diabetes you have determines the type of medication you may need. Some people who have type 2 diabetes need pills to control their blood glucose. Others who have type 2 diabetes need pills as well as insulin. People who have type 1 diabetes must take insulin every day. Women with gestational diabetes…
First Migraine-specific Drugs Show Promise in Studies
Two new drugs specifically targeting migraine prevention could be available in 2018. Never had a migraine? Count your blessings, then count them again … and again. Now, those of you that have had chronic migraines may be able to count your blessings soon, too. That’s because there’s new hope on the horizon in the form…