Diseases and Conditions

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a common virus that makes it hard to breathe. RSV is common in children under…

Mpox (monkeypox) began making the news following a surge in new cases in summer 2022. This outbreak includes reports of…

What is measles? Measles (also called rubeola) is a serious respiratory illness. This means it affects the lungs and breathing tubes. It also causes a rash and a fever. It is one of the most contagious diseases there is, and it can be spread

Vibrio vulnificus is a type of bacteria found in warm seawater and contaminated shellfish. It can cause flu-like symptoms and…

Tonsillitis is an inflammation of the tonsils that happens when they become infected by a virus or bacteria. It is…

Scarlet fever is a bacterial infection that usually effects children between the ages of 5 and 15. It can be…

Tourette syndrome is a movement disorder that causes a person to make repeated, uncontrolled twitches, movements, or sounds. It starts…

Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) references a group of symptoms often experienced up to 14 days before menstruation (period).

Polyps are abnormal growths of tissue that can occur in different places including your colon, nose, ear, throat, and stomach…

Shortness of breath happens when you cannot get enough air into your lungs. It can be caused by asthma, lung…

What is pancreatic cancer? Pancreatic cancer is a disease in which cancer cells form on your pancreas. Your pancreas is an organ. It is located behind your stomach and in front of your spine. It produces juices that break down food and control blood

Urinary incontinence is the loss of bladder control. This means that you can’t always control when you urinate.

Reye’s syndrome is a rare but serious illness common in children recovering from a virus and taking aspirin. It can…

AIDS (acquired immune deficiency syndrome) is a life-threatening condition caused by human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).

Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a group of behaviors that makes it difficult to pay attention at school, work, or…

Bone cancer is cancer that in most cases spreads to the bones from another part of the body. There are…

Central precocious puberty is the early onset of puberty. It can occur in children younger than 8 or 9 years…

Vaginal discharge is the small amount of fluid produced by glands inside your vagina and cervix and released through the…

Toxoplasmosis is an infection caused by a parasite called Toxoplasma gondii.

An ovarian cyst is a fluid-filled sac in or on a person’s ovary. It is very common. Many times, these…