Common causes of spinal cord injury include falling, sports-related events, car accidents, and diseases such as polio or spina…
A sore throat means that your throat hurts. It feels irritated or scratchy. You may feel mild discomfort or burning…
Scleroderma is a rare autoimmune disorder. There are 2 types of scleroderma. One type affects the skin. The other type…
Preventive services are important for everyone, especially for older adults. This is because your risk for health problems increases as…
Postpartum preeclampsia is high blood pressure in a woman who has recently had a baby. It is a rare medical…
The flu is a viral infection that can lead to serious diseases, such as pneumonia. That’s why it’s important to…
Hoarding is an anxiety disorder. A person with this disorder cannot get rid of things. It can interfere with a…
Huntington’s disease is a rare, progressive brain disorder. It gradually kills nerve cells in the brain, taking away physical and…
Meningitis is swelling of the tissue around your brain and spinal cord. There are two common types of meningitis: viral…
A cough is chronic when it lasts for 8 weeks or more. A chronic cough can be a symptom of…
An interactive tool that connects you to community resources and programs in your neighborhood. With more than 40,000 social services…
Eating healthy isn’t just about losing weight—it also helps to lower your risk for heart disease and other serious health…
Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) is a medicine people can take before coming into contact with HIV that can prevent them from…
Intermittent fasting is an eating pattern. You fast during a certain period of time each day. You then eat during…
Blood clots are differently sized clumps of blood that have formed inside your body. They can be harmful if they…
Many things influence how children see themselves. Parents can play a critical role in helping children develop a positive body…
The first trimester of pregnancy can be exciting and scary. A person’s body goes through a lot of changes—physically and…
When you are diagnosed with cancer, it can be overwhelming. You have your feelings to deal with, plus a whole…