Family Health

What is obsessive-compulsive disorder? Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is mental health disorder, such as anxiety disorder or depression. It causes unwanted thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive...

What is panic disorder? Panic disorder is a condition in which a person has episodes of intense fear or anxiety that occur suddenly, often without warning. Suppose one day you’re getting out of you...

You’ve heard a lot recently about Tylenol, also known by the generic name acetaminophen, and what effects it might have on unborn babies. Government officials suggested that taking Tylenol during p...

Adult vaccinations are just as important as childhood immunizations. Being an adult doesn’t make you immune to certain illnesses, and staying up to date on recommended vaccines is a key p...

A vaccine is a preventive treatment for certain medical diseases. These are diseases that are caused by infections and spread from person-to-person. Vaccines contain a weakened version of the infec...

What is asthma? Asthma is a chronic (long-term) disease of the lungs. It inflames and narrows the airways, making it harder to breathe. These are tubes that carry air into and out of your lung...

What is dementia? Dementia isn’t a disease. It’s a group of symptoms that can be caused by changes in brain structure. Dementia often occurs in older people. However, it’s not related to normal agi...

What is cervical dysplasia? Cervical dysplasia is when there are abnormal, or precancerous, cells in and around a woman’s cervix. The vagina opens up into the cervix, which is the lower part of the...

What is a Bartholin’s gland cyst? The Bartholin’s gland is a tiny organ on each of the labia (vaginal lips), near the opening of the vagina. If the vagina were the face of a clock, these glands wou...

What is a breast cyst? A breast cyst is a fluid-filled sac (like a tiny balloon) inside the breast. Breast cysts are common in women. They might cause a little pain, but they are usually benign (no...