Confused between acrophobia and vertigo? Here's the key differences between fear of heights and a medical balance disorder, including symptoms, causes, and when to seek treatment.

MUSC Health has become one of a handful of places on the East Coast where people with the most common cause of vertigo have a specially designed device, the TRV Chair, as a diagnosis and treatment ...

My blood work showed that I was slightly low in vitamin D, so my doctor recommended that I take a supplement. My pharmacist ...

Dark, diamond-shaped spots in inner ear magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans are not always signs of pathological ...

Katlein Franca, MD, is a dermatologist and clinical associate professor of Dermatology & Cutaneous Surgery and Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences at the University of Miami. Different kinds of skin ...

Adrenomed AG is translating the concept of precision medicine to acute care with a biomarker-guided antibody therapy for sepsis and septic shock. With a mortality rate of 20–30% in developed countries ...

Red blood cell disorders are conditions that affect the number or function of red blood cells (RBCs). RBCs are one of the main components of blood. They are among the most abundant cell types. The ...

Mark Gurarie is a writer covering health topics, technology, music, books, and culture. He also teaches health science and research writing at George Washington University's School of Medical and ...

Leukocytosis is when you have a higher-than-normal number of white blood cells. White blood cells, also called leukocytes, are important for making sure your body stays healthy. They protect it from ...