"Overweight" and "obese" are terms that people tend to use interchangeably. However, within a medical context, they mean different things. We take a look at what makes these words unique from one another.

Bacterial vaginosis presents many symptoms that are similar to those of an STI, but is it one too?

Staph infections can be difficult to deal with, but are they deadly? We take a look at what you should know about this particular bacterial infection.

While usually not serious, chest colds can leave you feeling under the weather for days at a time. We take a look at what you should know about this common condition.

Lymphoma is a form of cancer that begins in the immune system. We take a look at the survival rates for multiple types of this disease.

LDL is known as the "bad" cholesterol, but that doesn't mean you should have none of this substance. We take a look at the normal, healthy levels of LDL cholesterol.

Often caused by medications or underlying medical conditions, xerostomia, or dry mouth, can be extremely uncomfortable and increase the risk of tooth decay. Although there are many treatment options, is there a cure?

While once leprosy was little less than a death sentence, thanks to the World Health Organization’s (WHO) efforts over the last three decades to eradicate the disease, there is, in fact, a cure for leprosy.