Conditions & Illnesses Highlights

The Hepatitis C virus is a blood-borne pathogen that primarily affects the liver. The liver is a large reddish-brown glandular organ located in the upper right portion of the abdominal cavity. This video animation shows how the Hepatitis C virus spreads t

When paralysis affects a person's ability to breathe, they often depend on a ventilator to stay alive. A new device that works like a pacemaker for breathing eliminates the risks and inconveniences of bulky, high-pressure ventilators.

There's no plug or cord, but this bandage is electric. A new kind of healing for patients who have fun out of options.

In this video learn about the advancements that are providing hope for sickle cell sufferers.

One woman's leg wounds have refused to heal. How a new stem cell breakthrough is helping her regenerate skin.

For the first time in 50 years, there's a new lupus drug. It's a once-a-month infusion of medicine that is less toxic.

A nano-sized treatment could help those suffering implant infections avoid another surgery.

Dr. Martin D. Fried talks about the rash that accompanies Lyme disease and its significance. Martin D. Fried MD Fellowships: Hospital For Sick Kids, Toronto - Pediatric Nutrition and Babies Hospital, Columbia Presbyterian Med Ctr, NY - Pediatric Gastroenterology

Dr. Martin D. Fried explains the signs and symptoms of Lyme disease. Martin D. Fried MD Fellowships: Hospital For Sick Kids, Toronto - Pediatric Nutrtion & Babies Hospital, Columbia Presbyterian Med Ctr, NY - Pediatric Gastroenterology

Dr. Martin D. Fried explains what Lyme disease is and its prevalence areas in the US. Dr. Martin D. Fried MD Fellowships: Hospital For Sick Kids, Toronto - Pediatric Nutrition & Babies Hospital, Columbia Presbyterian Med Ctr, NY - Pediatric Gastroenterology

Dr. Martin D. Fried offers three cases where stretch marks aren't stretch marks but something worse. Martin D. Fried MD Fellowships: Hospital For Sick Kids, Toronto - Pediatric Nutrition and Babies Hospital, Columbia Presbyterian Med Ctr, NY - Pediatric Gastroenterology

Is it possible for your rectum to fall out of your body? Board-certified proctologist and colorectal surgeon Dr. David Rosenfeld explains the alarming truth.

Learn how to survive sepsis with Dr. Travis and Dr. Lisa.

Christy, 41, is a stressed-out mother of 5-year-old triplets. In addition to the pressures of parenthood, Christy typically works 60-hour weeks and feels there is never enough time to focus on her health. Recently, she has been gaining excess weight, and feels that stress could a contributing factor.

Christy, 41, is a stressed-out mother of 5-year-old triplets. She visits compounding pharmacist Dr. Mark Gonzalez, who recommends takes a saliva stress test, in which four saliva samples are collected at various times throughout the day. The saliva swabs are then tested for cortisol, also known as the stress hormone. Christy and Dr. Gonzalez join The Doctors to reveal the results of the stress test.