The connection between infection and chronic disease is one I know personally. A few years ago, I was diagnosed with oral cancer. My doctors tracked the cause to a human papillomavirus (HPV) ...

Dec. 19, 2024 — Researchers have discovered a surprising link between a chronic gut infection caused by a common virus and the development of Alzheimer's disease in a subset of people.

Chronic venous insufficiency manifests as a ... inward ankle rotation (overpronation), which leads to strain on the posterior tibial tendon and results in ankle or medial foot pain and swelling.

Nearly one in five people in the UK are believed to suffer from chronic inflammation – but there are ways to reduce it There’s an important distinction to be made between acute inflammation ...

If chronic kidney disease (CKD) is left untreated, it can lead to complications like anemia and high blood pressure, which can worsen kidney function and contribute to other health issues.

Chronic pain is defined as pain that persists beyond acute pain, typically over six months. It can be initiated with an injury or disease, but may persist after the triggering injury has healed ...

Chronic migraine becomes “refractory” when preventive treatments don’t work to reduce the frequency of episodes. Treatment may include complementary therapies like neuromodulation. Migraine ...

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is defined as a progressive loss of renal function that lasts for more than 3 months, and is classified according to the degree of kidney damage – measured by the ...

Chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) is a type of cancer affecting the bone marrow lymphocytes. It can affect B or T cells and may be slow- or fast-growing. CLL is a common type of leukemia, with ...

Heel spurs are bony growths that develop on the heel bone, or calcaneus. Although they may cause some discomfort, they are rarely painful. However, heel spurs often develop as a result of a ...

You may be surprised if your healthcare provider recommends an antidepressant for chronic pain. Is this because she believes you are depressed? Or can antidepressants help with pain even for people ...

When you have fibromyalgia (FMS) or chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS or ME/CFS), it's common for well-meaning people to say things like, "If you'd just exercise more, you'd feel better." Research points ...