Experts say the heroin epidemic, which is a growing problem nationwide, is largely spurred by people who first become addicted to prescribed opiate pain medi... read more
Often misunderstood and under-diagnosed, borderline personality disorder is a serious mental illness that leaves those affected struggling to control emotion... read more
Tourette syndrome is a neurological disorder that presents in early childhood or adolescence with the first symptoms often being involuntary movements, or ti... read more
Can you really die of a broken heart? Research says that indeed you can die from Broken Heart Syndrome, also known as Takotsubo and Stress Cardiomyopathy. Bu... read more
Life expectancy for people with Down Syndrome has increased over the last 30 years – from 25 years old in 1983 to 60 years old today. While Down Syndrome ca... read more
In any given year, nearly 21 million American adults are diagnosed with a mood disorder. Our patient Brittany DiCapua shares her story of mental and physica... read more
With the increase of chronic diseases such as Type II Diabetes, the need for kidney transplants is on the rise. Both deceased and live donors are needed, and... read more
Even small amounts of lead can cause serious health problems—particularly in young children. Our patient Yvette Reynolds shares her personal story about her ... read more
Lupus is a chronic autoimmune disease that is known as the “great imitator” because many of its symptoms can mask themselves as other disorders. Our patient... read more
More than 10 million women in the U.S. struggle with Endometriosis. Our patient Ruta Biteman shares her journey of the pain she experienced throughout her l... read more