What is an Autoimmune condition? Autoimmune conditions are a group of diseases in which the immune system of the body mistakenly attacks and destroys its own healthy cells and tissues. These conditions can affect different parts of the body, ranging from the skin and joints to the organs, and can cause a wide range of symptoms and complications. Autoimmune conditions can be difficult to diagnose because the symptoms may mimic other health problems, and can also vary greatly from one person to another. In some cases, multiple autoimmune conditions can occur at the same time, making diagnosis even more complicated. [...]

According to Medical News Today, 20% of college students pull an all-nighter every month, and 35% stay up past 3 a.m. at least one night every week. As a college student myself, all-nighters are familiar to me, as I remember many of my colleagues pulling all-nighters before an exam even in high school. Even in college, the number of students having all-nighters only increases. At first, pulling all-nighters sounds like a good idea: there’s more time to study and review the material, and it seems like you will be able to retain the information better that way. However, there are [...]

Diabetic kidney disease develops in approximately 40% of patients who are diabetic and is the leading cause of chronic kidney disease worldwide. Although End Stage Renal Disease may be the most recognizable consequence of diabetic kidney disease, the majority of patients actually die from cardiovascular diseases and infections before needing hemodialysis. Types of Diabetes:1) Pre Diabetes/ diabetes Are overweight.Are 45 years or older.Have a parent, brother, or sister with type 2 diabetes.Are physically active less than 3 times a week.Have ever had gestational diabetes (diabetes during pregnancy) or given birth to a baby who weighed over 9 pounds.Are an African [...]