Dr. Ziad Alkhoury MD

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  Endometriosis is a serious condition that affects a woman’s body. It is very dangerous because the tissue that grows inside the woman’s uterus, grows outside instead, which can really damage the uterus. Moreover, endometriosis can damage the organs around the uterus if it is not treated on time....

• You Might End Up Copying Your Friend's Eating Habits

  According to an interesting study published in, American Journal of Public Health, friends and family members may start sharing the eating patterns after some time. Some of the earlier studies had tried to find the spread of obesity in social networks. In the present study, the researchers wanted...

• The ABCs of Gratitude: Reflections of a Multiple Sclerosis Warrior

  Sometimes, it can be difficult to be grateful. Instead, it’s easier to get bogged down by the negatives, and ignore that there are still beautiful positives in life. It is especially easy for this to occur when chronic health issues are in the picture, but Teresa Wright-Johnson decided she would...

• Experiencing Multiple Sclerosis During Pregnancy

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• Those Living with Lupus Are at Higher Risk of Atherosclerosis

  Those living with lupus are at higher risk of getting blocked arteries due to the early development of atherosclerosis. New research indicates that vascular changes in lupus start quite early, much before any symptoms of vascular diseases appear. Understanding the risk of atherosclerosis, and taking...

• What is Sepsis?

  Sepsis is a serious medical condition characterized by an exaggerated immune response towards an infection. This response causes the release of chemicals, which results in widespread inflammation and blood clotting in different parts of the body. Sepsis may result in sudden drop in the blood...