A retracted eardrum, also called tympanic membrane atelectasis, is a condition where the eardrum gets pulled inward toward the middle ear. Normally, the eardrum (or tympanic membrane) acts as a ...

Plantar fasciitis afflicts around one in 10 people at some point in their lives. It can be chronic or acute, and in either case, it’s painful and frustrating. And in serious cases, it can be ...

The United States is a world leader in gun violence, far surpassing other high-income nations like Chile, Canada, and Portugal. Given the sheer number of guns in the United States — 121 firearms for ...

Norovirus, which is most often spread through contaminated food or water, has been making its rounds again during the winter season. While the symptoms can hit hard and fast, the small silver lining ...

Cases of the uber-contagious stomach bug, norovirus, surge every winter. The highly-contagious (and serious) illness is notoriously unpleasant, so figuring out how to treat a stomach bug fast can go a ...

Doja said she suspects her mother has the condition, and she’s pored over online photos to figure things out. “I was probably ...

The American College of Cardiology (ACC), the American Heart Association and nine other leading medical associations, today issued an updated guideline for the management of dyslipidemia-abnormal ...

You've probably heard or read about congestive heart failure. Maybe you've even been told you have it, or know someone who has. In the future, however, you may not encounter the "congestive" part of ...

Sarah Jividen, RN, BSN, is a trained neuro/trauma, and emergency room nurse turned healthcare writer. As a journalism major, she combined her love for writing with her passion for high-level patient ...

Adequate sleep (about seven to eight hours for adults) is crucial to your health, alertness and more. Obstructive sleep apnea ...

Brandi Jones has over two decades of experience as a nurse in an acute care setting. Her clinical background includes pediatrics, medical-surgical, and women's health. She also specializes in ...