Heart Disease and Cardiovascular Disease

Is there a difference between heart disease and cardiovascular disease? They may sound similar, because they are. But there are a few subtle differences. The term "cardiovascular disease" is more specific and refers to narrowed coronary...

Food Poisoning: What Causes It?

We’ve all encountered this sickness at one point or another. We’ve all suffered through its symptoms of nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. But what exactly causes it and what can we do if ever we get struck with this illness? Food...

Tell-Tale Signs of Ear Infections in Children

According to the National Institutes of Health, five out of six children will experience an ear infection before they turn three years old. The reason for this is multifactorial, though relates to the fact that the anatomy of their eustachian...