Highlights Antibiotics interfere with the reproduction and function of bacteria, shortening infection times and making…

Highlights  Unlike rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis is not an autoimmune condition. Osteoarthritis develops due to the…

Highlights  Diuretics, also called water pills, reduce sodium (salt) and water in your body. Diuretic…

Highlights Penicillin was first discovered in 1929 and is still widely used today. There are…

Osteoarthritis is a degenerative joint disease that develops over time due to wear and tear.

Acetaminophen is one of the most common pain relievers available over the counter, found in dozens of products, including Tylenol.

Hyperthyroidism affects millions of Americans. Yet, they rarely feel symptoms — or chalk them up to another problem — until it becomes too pressing to ignore.

Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune condition, meaning that the immune system causes the disease, creating antibodies that mistakenly attack the tissues of the body.

Highlights Diabetes mellitus is a common metabolic condition that causes high blood sugar. There are…

Hypothyroidism (also called hypothyreosis or low thyroid) is an endocrine system disorder where the thyroid gland doesn’t produce enough of the hormones thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3).