Types include rheumatoid arthritis, Crohn’s disease, and some thyroid conditions. Your immune system has the job of protecting you from diseases and infections. When it senses these germs ...

This distal digital dactylitis is characterized by the lack of a cuticle along with erythematous ... or other skin diseases (Hjorth & Thomsen, 1967). There is no specific treatment for PP.

Mental disorders and physical-health conditions frequently co-occur, impacting treatment outcomes. While most prior research has focused on single pairs of mental disorders and physical-health ...

It's not uncommon for someone to have both thyroid disease and diabetes. In fact, if you have type 1 diabetes, type 2 diabetes, insulin resistance, or metabolic syndrome, your risk of developing ...

Dec. 11, 2024 — Researchers discovered a vulnerability in viral enzymes that could lead to novel treatments for diseases as diverse as COVID-19 and Ebola -- while also minimizing side effects ...

June 10, 2024 — Scientists have grown 'mini-guts' in the lab to help understand Crohn's disease, showing that 'switches' that modify DNA in gut cells play an ... Major Cause of Inflammatory ...

Genetic disorders are diseases caused by an abnormal gene, often described as a mutation. When such diseases are inherited (rather than the result of a random mutation), it means they are passed along ...

Itching (pruritus) is one symptom of chronic liver disease, though not everyone with liver disease develops it. You might have a localized itch, such as on your lower arm, or it might be an all ...

Taking care of your cuticles should be an integral part of your nail care regimen. Neglecting them can result in dry, damaged skin, hangnails, and even an increased risk of infection. Cuticle oil ...

Your nails slow in growth as you age. We spoke to dermatologists about how to care for your nails as you get older and break ...

Neurodegenerative diseases are a heterogeneous group of disorders that are characterized by the progressive degeneration of the structure and function of the central nervous system or peripheral ...