Health

Melanoma is a fatal form of skin cancer which is predicted to claim around 6,850 lives in the United States in 2020. Figures published by the Center of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) show that melanoma is increasing in prevalence, with the number of cases more than doubling over the past 30 years. What Is […]

Leukemia is a cancer that affects the blood. The first changes occur in the bone marrow, with the number of abnormal blood cells increasing considerably. According to the American Cancer Society, over 60,000 people in the United States will be diagnosed with a form of leukemia in 2020. In fact, every three minutes, a person […]

Psoriatic arthritis is an autoimmune disease that can appear in people who have psoriasis, which is a chronic skin disease characterized by red patches and silvery scales. According to the National Psoriasis Foundation, over 8 million people in the United States suffer from psoriasis. Between 10 and 30 percent of those affected will also develop […]

Ulcerative colitis is a type of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) that currently effects more than 750,000 Americans. Since it is a chronic disease, ulcerative colitis is a life-long disorder with symptoms that fluctuate in severity throughout a person’s life, which can include long periods of remission where a patient experiences little or no symptoms. When […]

According to the National Eczema Association, 31.6 million people (10.1% of the population) in the United States have some form of eczema, which is a chronic condition that causes skin to become red and itchy. It’s an extremely common diagnosis – particularly in children – however if left unchecked, flare ups can cause significant discomfort. […]

Lung cancer is responsible for nearly 25 percent of all cancer-related deaths in the U.S., making it the deadliest form of cancer for both men and women. The American Cancer Society has predicted approximately 228,820 new lung cancer cases in the year 2020, resulting in around 135,720 deaths. While lung cancer is far more prevalent […]

Lymphoma is a type of blood cancer, which occurs in the lymphocytes; the cells of the immune system responsible for fighting infection. According to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society over 85,000 new diagnoses will be made in the United States in 2020. This condition can affect people of all ages, including children. What Is Lymphoma? […]

It is estimated that colon cancer will affect almost 148,000 adults in the United States in 2020 alone. Of this number, approximately 53,200 people will die from the disease. The average lifetime risk of developing colon cancer is around one in twenty-three, which works out to only a 4.5 percent chance. However, it’s the third […]