Yes, it’s tasty. Yes, supporters of the Atkins diet will tell you that eating bacon is better for you than eating carbs. But no, it’s not a healthy substitute.

Why?

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As some of you may know, we have a Twitter account (@diseaseaday) which has become quite popular (7137 followers and counting).

We now have another way for you to engage with…[More]

A few hours ago, pop star Michael Jackson died at age 50 after suffering a cardiac arrest. As you’ll read in this article, there are many possible causes behind…[More]

Danger level: Medium

What is it?

Labyrinthitis is an inflammation inside your ear, which can cause loss of balance and problems hearing.

Who gets it?

Labyrinthitis can be caused by…[More]

Danger level: Medium

What is it?

Iron deficiency anemia is a type of anemia caused by a lack of iron in the body.

Who gets it?

Iron deficiency…[More]

Danger: Medium

What is it?

Peptic ulcer disease (PUD) is a condition in which wounds form in the digestive tract, mainly in the stomach or the duodenum (a…[More]

Danger level: High

What is it?

The aorta is the largest blood vessel in our body, and it responsible for supplying blood to all of our organs. Aortic…[More]

Today’s What NOT to eat and why (WNEW anyone?) is actually about what not to DRINK.

This time: Soft drinks (A.K.A “soda”, “soda pop”).

Why?

1. It’s full of

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First of all – What is anemia?

Anemia, according to Wikipedia’s definition, is “a decrease in normal number of red blood cells or less than the normal quantity…[More]

A Disease A Day has a comments system which allows you to express your opinions about the conditions and tips you read here. Sometimes, though, with this website being a medical one, people…[More]