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?

1. It’s rich in animal fat – As you can see

…[More]

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 the @diseaseaday Twitter account: On the left …[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 a cardiac arrest, and at the moment the exact cause …[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 a virus or bacteria. Usually, when it’s caused by a …[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 anemia is common. In the United States it affects about 1-2% …[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 part of the intestine).

Who gets it?

You have …[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 dissection is a life-threatening situation which occurs when a tear develops …[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 refined sugar – Refining sugar means extracting out the sugar from the

…[More]

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 of hemoglobin in the blood”.

What does this mean, in plain …[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 use the comments to contact other people …[More]