Bartonellosis is a group of infectious diseases caused by Bartonella bacteria. There are 22 known species of Bartonella bacteria, of which 15 can cause Bartonellosis. They can spread from animals to ...

If you smoke, vape, or eat marijuana, the “high” you feel from it may wear off in a couple hours. But if your dog is exposed to pot, it’s a different story. Marijuana is a known toxin for dogs. Even a ...

What Is the Luteal Phase? The luteal phase is the part of your menstrual cycle that prepares your uterus for pregnancy by thickening your uterine lining. Typically it happens around day 15 of a 28-day ...

One of the most common infections treated by antibiotics is a urinary tract infection (UTI). Treatment guidelines are issued for uncomplicated and complicated cases. When there are bacteria in the ...

Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a preventable but serious medical condition where blood clots form in your veins. Most often, these clots are in your lower leg, thigh, or pelvis. They can sometimes ...

Hyposmia is a decreased ability to smell or detect odors through your nose. Those affected can experience impairments in odor detection and the inability to identify odors. When the sense of smell ...

Immunosuppressants, also called immunomodulators, do just what their name says – they suppress, modulate, or tone down your immune system so it reacts less to things that normally kick it into gear.

The hymen is a thin piece of tissue located at the opening of the vagina. It’s formed from leftover tissue during the development of the fetus. At birth, the hymen is usually shaped like a ring, but ...

A medical abortion (also called a medication abortion) uses doctor-prescribed drugs to end an early pregnancy. You might have heard people liken this to “taking an abortion pill” in conversation, but ...

The mucus plug is a protective layer made up of sticky mucus that seals the cervix (the opening of the uterus). The cervical canal produces this plug to protect your womb and unborn baby from bacteria ...

Horizontal A gastroenterologist tackles common questions about this inflammatory bowel disease. Like which parts of your digestive tract are impacted? 627 ARUN SWAMINATH: Hi, everyone. I'm Dr. Arun ...