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.

There are no doubt lots of great benefits to breastfeeding, but is it a necessity for every mother?

A desire for disability? For people with Body Integrity Identity Disorder, it's an ever-present problem.

Bell's palsy is a condition that can lead to facial paralysis. While that is a severe prospect, is the damage of Bell's palsy permanent?

Congestive heart failure is the leading cause of death in the United States. Is it a condition that can be prevented or is getting it all up to genetics?

Bed sores are a big problem for patients who have problems with mobility, but just how dangerous are they?

A stress fracture is a tiny crack in your bone that occurs do to repeated pressure or stress on the bone. However, can genetics influence this injury as well?

Hand, foot, and mouth disease is thought to be mild, but could it be dangerous for particularly young children?