Health

For people diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis, the symptoms may feel unpredictable. Pain and stiffness come and go, seemingly without rhyme or reason. What many people might not know about rheumatoid arthritis, however, is that some foods can worsen symptoms. Understanding which foods to consume and to avoid helps to alleviate symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis. According to the National Library of Medicine, approximately 1.3 million people in the United States are diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis, also known as RA. RA is an autoimmune disorder that primarily affects the joints. Autoimmune...

Peyronie’s disease is a localized, non-cancerous condition that affects the penis, leading to undesirable symptoms. It’s caused by scar tissue buildup (plaque) under the skin of the penis that leads to curvature of the penis. While a curved penis is not always a problem, in some cases, Peyronie’s disease can cause significant curvature, loss of length and girth, and penile pain, making it difficult to get and/or maintain an erection and may prevent some men from engaging in sex altogether. Although some men may need surgery to correct the...