You might have heard that we found a cure for the COVID-19, and that it comes from a drug we've used for centuries. But let's take a breath and look at the facts.

Parasites. They’re all around us, from birds’ nests to litter boxes to our brains, and while plenty of them are harmful to the health of animals like us, some of them can actually be good!

There are tens of thousands of types of worms on our planet, and these wiggly wonders are oh-so fascinating that we had to put together different stories about them to reveal just how 'wormdeful' they are.

Our immune systems aren't just critical to our physical health. It turns out they may play a big role in our mental health, as well. And learning more about how these two aspects of our health are interconnected can help us develop...

You might have heard that we found a cure for the COVID-19, and that it comes from a drug we've used for centuries. But let's take a breath and look at the facts.

Some doctors have actually found a connection between having parasitic worms and not having immune system problems like allergies or arthritis.

Autoimmune Hepatitis | Pathogenesis, Signs & Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment



Autoimmune hepatitis (AIH) is an condition involving autoimmune attack of the liver, leading to damage, inflammation and subsequent liver failure...

Pericarditis (Pericardial Inflammation) Signs & Symptoms (& Why They Occur) Pericarditis is a cardiac condition involving inflammation of the pericardium (the sac that surrounds the heart). There are many different causes of...

Subacute Thyroiditis (Thyroid Inflammation; De Quervain’s) | Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment



Subacute Thyroiditis is a condition involving inflammation of the thyroid gland. In this lesson, we discuss the causes of this...

Meniere’s Disease | Pathophysiology, Triggers, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment



Meniere’s Disease is an inner ear disorder involving recurrent and spontaneous episodes of vertigo (sensation of room spinning) with other...

Overview lesson on thyroid diseases (Hashimoto's thyroiditis, Graves' disease, De Quervain's thyroiditis, sick euthyroid syndrome, toxic adenoma and toxic multinodular goiter). Thyroid diseases can be categorized by their function into...

Vitiligo (Skin Depigmentation) | Pathophysiology, Signs and Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment



Vitiligo is a primary pigmentary condition involving depigmentation of the skin. The etiology is unknown. The pathophysiology involves...