Health

Intestinal polyps are protuberances of the tissues of the intestinal wall that protrude into the bowel cavity

Pulmonary arterial hypertension refers to a pathological condition characterised by rather high blood pressure within the pulmonary arteries and - consequently - also within the right heart muscle cavities

Compulsive shopping disorder, generally associated with impulse control disorders or other behavioural addictions, is characterised by the repetition of episodes in which the person experiences an uncontrollable urge to make purchases that,…

Skin blemishes are called discolorations. These skin color alterations can be darker, i.e. hyperchromia, or lighter, i.e. hypochromia

An ischaemic stroke happens when a blockage cuts off the blood supply to part of your brain, killing brain cells. Damage to brain cells can affect how the body works. It can also change how you think and feel

Rheumatic fever is a condition that can inflame or make the heart, joints, brain, and skin swell. Rheumatic fever is thought to be an immune response to an earlier infection

There is a strong link between blood pressure and the kidney, which travels in both directions: it is good to know it and know the consequences

Fires are a major cause of injury, death and economic damage. Every year, between 15 and 25 million fires occur in the United States, resulting in approximately 25,000 injuries, 5,000 deaths and $7 to $9 billion in economic damages

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a condition that can occur as a consequence of exposure to a traumatic event

Familial Mediterranean fever (FMF) is a rare autoinflammatory disease that is genetically transmitted and manifests itself with recurrent episodes of fever and inflammation