Bulimia nervosa, also known as bulimia, is a serious and life-threatening eating disorder. Bulimia is a disturbing mental illness and eating disorder that can have serious and life-long consequences. The onset of the disorder usually … Read more
Chronic waste disease (CWD) is a white deer disease that can lead to the death of up to 80 percent of deer in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention … Read more
Catatonia is a complex neuropsychiatric syndrome characterized by a range of motor abnormalities and behavioral disturbances. The term has been in use since it was first introduced by German psychiatrist Karl Kahlbaum in 1874. Since … Read more
Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS) is a term used to describe a neurological disorder that has similar symptoms. People with POTS feel tired and dizzy when they get up from their seated position, and their … Read more
Toxoplasmosis is a disease caused by the parasite toxoplasma gondii and is usually transmitted by a parasite that enters the body through the mouth, for example by eating under cooked meat. Although most toxoplasmosis sufferers … Read more
Dengue fever is a mosquito-borne viral infection that can cause fever, headaches, muscle aches, dizziness, nausea, vomiting and other symptoms. Although most cases of dengue are relatively mild, even a mild infection can cause painful … Read more
Panic attacks can occur at any time, but the potential to have one can worry those with panic disorder about when the next will occur. Panic attacks are usually characterized by a sense of loss … Read more
Dystonia is a disorder characterized by involuntary movements of the legs, arms or other body parts such as the knees, hips and ankles. There are several different forms of dystonia that can affect people of … Read more
Behavioral addiction is an addiction to an activity that has nothing to do with alcohol or drug use. It is characterized by non-substance-related behaviors and the ability to experience negative consequences of these behaviors. One … Read more
If you have pneumonia, the air sacs in your lungs become inflamed as a result of the infection. Although pneumonia is caused by bacteria, viruses, fungi and chemicals, it can affect any lung at any … Read more