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Signs of depression include feeling sad most of the time for 2 weeks or longer; loss of interest in things normally enjoyed; lack of energy; sleep and appetite disturbances; weight changes; feelings of hopelessness, helplessness, or worthlessness; an inability to make decisions; and thoughts of death and suicide.
Women are two-thirds more likely than men to develop irritable bowel syndrome. This may be attributable to hormonal changes related to their menstrual cycles.
Thyroid conditions cause a higher risk of fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome.
After 5 years of being diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis, one every three patients will no longer be able to work.
Bacteria have flourished on the earth for over three billion years. They were the first life forms on the planet.