We don’t know what causes non-hereditary Parkinson's disease, but researchers have recently identified a gene that might help shed some light on those cases. And another paper suggests that the impact we're having on the frequency of...

For decades, we’ve heard how terrible fat is for us, but more recently, sugar has become the new villain. What does the science actually say about these two macronutrients and how they affect our health?

People often think of perfectionism as a good thing, but it’s more than just a strong desire to do something well, and it can actually be a risk factor for several clinical disorders.

Marijuana!You guys always want to know more about pot from Healthcare Triage. It's also one of the most controversial and complex subjects we cover. And it's time for an update on what we know, versus what we think, when it comes to the...

Cholesterol is something everyone talks about, but how much do we really know? To find out, we visited a farmer's market to chew the fat, the good fat that is, and put shoppers to the test, Follow along and see how well you do with this...

Racial disparities are rampant in healthcare. In addition to structural inequalities, the issues are partly due to racial bias among healthcare workers. These biases stem, in part, from the way race is presented in medical curricula.<br/>

In this video, Jonathan from the Institute of Human Anatomy discusses five of the biggest myths about the human body.

Risk factors are things that increase the chance that a person will develop a certain disease. Lots of these are lifestyle choices that we make everyday. Learn the links you need to know, and how disease can affect society at large.

Prostatitis (Prostate Inflammation) | Different Types, Causes, Signs & Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment



Prostatitis is a urologic condition involving inflammation of the prostate gland. There are 4 types of prostatitis, each...

Colon Cancer (Colorectal Cancer) Risk Factors, Pathogenesis, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Staging, Treatment



Colon Cancer (Colorectal Carcinoma) is the 3rd most common cancer. Colon Cancer has a variety of risk factors, including...

Allergic Rhinitis (Hay Fever) | Risk Factors, Pathogenesis, Signs and Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment



Allergic rhinitis (also known as Hay Fever) is a condition involving inflammation of the nasal mucosa after exposure to...

The FDA's drug approval process is pretty good at determining which drugs are safe and effective. What the FDA doesn't look into is how similar drugs compare to one another. If there are three competing blood pressure drugs on the...

Lesson on the fungal skin infection known as Tinea versicolor ("Variety of colors"). Tinea versicolor is a common skin infection due to the fungus Malassezia furfur. Infection with this fungus leads to characteristic skin changes with “a...

Swimmer’s Ear (Otitis Externa) | Risk Factors, Causes, Signs & Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment



Swimmer’s ear (also known as otitis externa) is a relatively common infection of the external auditory canal (external ear). Many...

Sporotrichosis (Rose Gardener’s Disease): Causes, Risk Factors, Types, Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment



Sporotrichosis (also known as Rose Gardener’s Disease) is a fungal infection caused by dimorphic fungi of the genus...

Colon Cancer (CRC) Risk Factors (& Ways To Reduce Risk) | Genetics, Dietary & Lifestyle
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Colon cancer (also known as colorectal cancer or colorectal carcinoma) is one of the most common types of cancer, being the 3rd or 4th...

Traveler’s Diarrhea | Causes (Bacteria, Viruses, Protozoa), Risk Factors, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment



Travelers Diarrhea is the most common infection in travelers to impoverished areas/nations. There are several risk...

Bell’s Palsy (Facial Paralysis) | Causes (Viruses), Pathophysiology, Signs & Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment



Bell Palsy is a condition involving paralysis of the facial nerve (Cranial nerve VII), which is responsible for facial...

Thyroid cancer (thyroid carcinoma) is cancer of the thyroid gland, an endocrine gland involved in producing thyroid hormones such as T3 and T4. Thyroid cancer accounts for approximately 1% of all cancers, and several factors increase the...

Esophageal Cancer | Risk Factors, Pathogenesis, Signs and Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment
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Esophageal cancer (carcinoma) is a cancer of the esophagus with two main types, squamous cell carcinoma and adenocarcinoma, each with...

Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) | Causes, Risk Factors, Signs & Symptoms, Complications, Diagnosis, Treatment



Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) is a very common condition involving decreased airflow due to obstruction and in the...

Macular Degeneration | Wet vs Dry | Risk Factors, Pathophysiology, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment
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Macular Degeneration (Age-Related Macular Degeneration) is an ocular condition involving degeneration of the macula, which is...

Marijuana!You guys always want to know more about pot from Healthcare Triage. It's also one of the most controversial and complex subjects we cover. And it's time for an update on what we know, versus what we think, when it comes to the...

Colon Cancer (Colorectal Carcinoma) is a cancer of the large intestine and/or rectum. This cancer can cause a variety of signs and symptoms, which we will discuss in this lesson.