A dietitian explains the health benefits of turmeric and how best to incorporate the spice into your diet.

Cystic fibrosis (CF) is an inherited life-limiting disease that affects many organs. It causes changes in the electrolyte transport system. People with CF have problems with the glands that make sweat ...

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Thyroiditis is when your thyroid gland becomes irritated. Hashimoto’s thyroiditis is the most common type of this health problem. It is an autoimmune disease. It occurs when your body makes antibodies ...

A novel @HopkinsKids study adds to evidence that a liver-damaging virus is linked to some psychiatric disorders. › ...

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H. pylori (Heliobacter pylori) is a type of bacteria that infects your stomach. It can damage the tissue in your stomach and the first part of your small intestine (the duodenum). In some cases it can ...

Coronary arteries supply blood to the heart muscle. There are two main coronary arteries: the right and the left.

Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) is a rare neurological disorder in which the body's immune system attacks the peripheral nervous system.

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What are pulmonary function tests? Pulmonary function tests (PFTs) are tests that show how well your lungs are working. The tests measure lung volume, capacity, rates of flow, and gas exchange. This ...

Chronic pain is longstanding pain that persists beyond the usual recovery period or occurs along with a chronic health condition, such as arthritis.