Anorexia nervosa is a well-known but uncommon eating disorder that affects less than 2% of the worldwide population. However, for those who have anorexia, the complications can be serious, sometimes…
Part of a group of rare degenerative neurological conditions, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) causes muscle stiffness and cramping that can be extreme. Difficulty swallowing, slurred speech, and muscle twitching are…
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) may no longer be a death sentence, but it is a life sentence for those who are coping with the chronic symptoms of the virus. Many…
Between 2003 and 2011, diagnoses of attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) cases increased by 42%. Some experts speculate that unmonitored hours of screen time and access to smart devices virtually since…
One of the biggest roadblocks to treating any condition with cannabis medicine is restricted access. Even individuals with medical marijuana cards and approved conditions can still have trouble obtaining the…
Chronic pain is an epidemic in the United States with more than 50 million people living with mild to intense discomfort every day, according to the Centers for Disease Control…
Representing the body's response to injury, inflammation is the immune system's way of warding off harmful stimuli. But the process is not as innocuous as it may sound. Chronic inflammation…