Otherwise known as tinea pedis, athlete's foot is a common and irritating fungal infection of the skin of the foot. In most cases simple topical treatments are effective.

Jul 8, 2009 - John Richard Roberts

Millions of women suffer from endometriosis, a painful condition that may result in infertility. Learn about the causes, symptoms, and treatments.

Aug 16, 2011 - Alaina Coyle

Mesothelioma is a rare form of cancer most commonly brought on by asbestos exposure.

Apr 27, 2011 - Karren Bennett

This article gives the reader an overview of depression, its causes, symptoms and treatment.

Apr 15, 2011 - Ann Bruce

As summer heat increases so does the risk for dehydration. Knowing the signs of dehydration can help prevent this possibly life-threatening condition

Jun 20, 2010 - Karren Bennett

Hypothyroidism is caused when the body produces insufficient amount of the thyroid hormone and symptoms include fatigue, weakness and weight gain.

Jun 3, 2010 - Kate Le Page

Headaches are a part of life, but distinguishing between the different types of headaches can lead to a more effective, less time consuming course of treatment.

Aug 25, 2009 - Renee Holmes

Heel pain is a painful and very common orthopedic condition that affects millions of Americans each year and one of the leading causes in adults is plantar fasciitis.

Oct 8, 2009 - Julia Wooldridge

Athlete's foot, or tinea pedis, can range from mild flaking of the skin to severe inflammation with blistering, itching, and pain. Recurrence is common.

Jun 27, 2009 - Stephen Allen Christensen

Feline lower urinary tract disease, a common cause of house soiling in cats, may be triggered by a variety of issues.

Apr 4, 2011 - Jennifer Copley

As a psychiatric nurse, I can say that schizophrenia is an illness that can affect anyone. Therefore it's worth knowing a little about it.

Sep 4, 2010 - Catherine Monk

Cracked teeth may not be obvious on examination. However, left unattended, they may worsen and require a root canal, tooth crowns or tooth extraction.

Jul 22, 2010 - Harriet Cooper

Cystitis symptoms include pain and more frequent urination than normal, while cystitis treatments may include both cranberry juice and antibiotics.

Jul 10, 2010 - Kate Le Page

Windgalls in horses are not usually associated with lameness; however, where lameness is a factor, windgalls should be treat with caution.

Jun 28, 2010 - Patricia Dodd

Symptoms of chronic urticaria include an itchy red rash. There are many causes and treatment is usually antihistamine tablets.

Jun 9, 2010 - Dawn Flint

Alzheimer's disease or "senile dementia of the Alzheimer type" is an incurable and a terminal disease yet recent research yields hopeful results.

Jun 5, 2010 - Junaid Ali

The primary eating disorders are anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa, and either one can cause serious health problems and sometimes even death.

May 9, 2010 - Carol Rzadkiewicz

Equine thrush, can cause permanent lameness if not treated promptly. Knowing the causes, symptoms and treatments can limit the risk of bacterium infection.

Apr 3, 2010 - Patricia Dodd