Health

The different types of phobia: There are several explanations for why phobias develop, including influential theories and current perspectives

Calcaneal spine, scientifically known as calcific enthesitis, is the deposition of calcium salts at the origin of the tendons in the plantar fascia, just under the heel

A report showing high white blood cells in the urine may indicate a urinary tract infection. The presence of high concentrations of white blood cells can be traced back to an inflammatory state of the organism to which attention should be…

Wrist cysts (or ganglion cysts) are neoformations filled with synovial fluid (a lubricating fluid found in joints and tendon sheaths) that can appear on the back and volar side of the wrist and can be very painful, especially after hard…

The worsening crisis between Ukraine and Russia is prompting local authorities to appeal for blood donations, in the hope that it will not be needed

The importance of vitamin K: there's a lot going on when your baby is first born. They're weighed and measured. Their noses are suctioned out and their vital signs are tested. They may have ointment or drops put in their eyes. They get a…

Migraine with brainstem aura (MBA) is a type of migraine that begins in the brainstem and includes aura, or preceding symptoms like vertigo, speaking and hearing difficulty, and loss of muscle control

Lead poisoning is the accumulation of lead in the body which usually develops over the course of months or years

Let's talk about ferritin: sometimes, after performing routine blood tests prescribed to assess our state of health, we may come across a value, that of iron, which is higher than the indicated standard

Lymphadenomegaly: we often refer to the cardiovascular system and its problems, but when we talk about fluids, we must not forget, alongside the blood flowing in our blood vessels, another equally important system: the lymphatic system,…