Understanding Anxiety Disorders

Everyone worries from time to time. You might feel anxious when you're faced with a problem at work, before taking a test, or before making an important decision. But an anxiety disorder is more than temporary worry or fear. For a person with an anxiety disorder, the anxiety does not go away and can get worse over time. The symptoms can interfere with daily activities and raise your risk for other medical problems. Learn about treatments that can help.

Psoriasis

Psoriasis is an autoimmune skin disease that affects more than 3% of the U.S. population. With psoriasis, an overactive immune system leads to inflammation and a rapid turnover of skin cells causing thick, red, scaly skin. There are many approaches for treating psoriasis. Safe and proven treatment options include creams, light therapy, and medications given as pills or a shot. Your doctor may prescribe one or a combination of these treatments.

What is Gastroparesis?

Gastroparesis, also called delayed gastric emptying, is a disorder that slows or stops the movement of food from your stomach to your small intestine, even though there is no blockage in the stomach or intestines. Diabetes is the most common known cause of gastroparesis. It can also follow some surgeries. Learn more about the risk factors and treatments.

Ways to Burn More Calories

Calories are a measurement tool, like inches or cups. They measure the energy a food or beverage provides from the carbohydrate, fat, and protein it contains. Calories give you the fuel or energy you need to work and play – even to rest and sleep! If you are trying to lose weight, you need to cut back on how many calories you eat. But you can boost your weight loss efforts by burning more calories every day.

Syphilis

Syphilis is a sexually transmitted disease caused by a specific kind of bacteria. It is easy to cure in its early stages, but it can cause serious health problems if it is not treated. Any sexually active person can get syphilis through unprotected sex. Read more about how syphilis is contracted and how to cure it.