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Alopecia Areata

Alopecia areata is an autoimmune disorder that causes your hair to come out, often in clumps the size and shape of a quarter. With alopecia areata,...

Trichomoniasis (Trich)

Anyone who has trich can spread it, even if they don’t have symptoms. About 70% of people with trich don’t have symptoms. Your doctor might test yo...

Talking to Your Kids About Sex

Sex is an important part of being human. Openly discussing sex with your child will enable you to provide accurate information. Studies show that t...

Psychosis and Psychotic Episodes

Psychosis is a condition that affects the way your brain processes information. Psychosis can also be a symptom of a mental illness, like schizophr...

What is Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome?

Neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS) is a rare reaction to antipsychotic drugs that treat schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and other mental health ...

Vasculitis

Vasculitis is a general term for several conditions that cause inflammation in your blood vessels. Doctors don’t know what causes many cases of vas...

What is Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis?

If a child, or a teen younger than 16, has joint inflammation and stiffness for more than 6 weeks, it may be juvenile idiopathic arthritis, formerl...

Physical and Occupational Therapy for Parkinson's Disease

However, you may need to get a doctor's order to be seen in physical therapy. If you feel you can benefit from physical therapy, do not hesitate to...

Parkinson's Disease and Guided Imagery

Guided imagery is a relaxation technique that uses positive mental images to influence how you feel. This all causes your body to release calming c...

How to Handle a Temper Tantrum

The easiest way to stop a temper tantrum is to give the child what they want. Obviously, that strategy won't do you any good in the long run, becau...

What Does Bullying Look Like?

Mia Dand knew something was up when her daughter Rhea’s behavior took a sharp turn for the worse. What happened to Rhea goes beyond “normal” childh...

Pain Management: Treatment Overview

Some pain clinics are associated with hospitals and others are private; in either case, both inpatient and outpatient treatment are usually availab...