Mark Gurarie

A stiff neck and sore throat can occur together for many reasons, often due to an infection. Symptoms are typically acute (temporary) but can become chronic (long-term). Viral infections that cause stiff neck and sore throat, like the common cold […]

There are many reasons you can develop bumps on your tongue. Often, these growths are common, not serious, and tend to resolve without intervention. Studies have found over 50% of people experience a temporary and benign form of tongue bumps

FibroScan is the brand name for transient elastography, an abdominal ultrasound that measures the stiffness of liver tissues. The scan can help screen for scarring or fibrosis (tough connective tissue buildup). A radiologist (a doctor specializing in imaging tests) or

Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH) is a disease that occurs when steatosis (a buildup of fat) in the liver causes liver inflammation and damage. MASH is an advanced stage of metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD), formerly known as nonalcoholic fatty

Erectile dysfunction (ED) is an inability to achieve or maintain an erection during sex or with sexual stimulation. It can affect people at any age but becomes more common as you age. ED affects about 9% of people assigned male

Barrett’s esophagus occurs when the lining of the esophagus, the tube that runs from the throat to the stomach, is inflamed. Up to 1.6% of the general population have Barrett’s esophagus. It is often associated with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD),

Black mold is a fungus that develops in damp spaces, often growing in cardboard, paper, soil, or highly humid areas. It releases toxic chemicals through spores or dust. Common symptoms of black mold include wheezing, sore throat, and stuffy nose.

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a combination of digestive symptoms, including abdominal pain, bloating, constipation, diarrhea, and changes in bowel movements. IBS is a functional gastrointestinal disorder, meaning the symptoms develop due to problems with how the brain and gut

A repetitive strain injury (RSI) is an injury caused by performing repeated motions over extended periods. It’s often caused by common activities like typing, running, or manual labor. According to data from 2021, researchers found that 9% of United States

Cavities, also known as dental caries, are structural damage in teeth caused by tooth decay. They arise when plaque—a sticky substance made of bacteria—hardens, turning into tartar. This damages and breaks down the tooth enamel (the hard outer case of