Diseases and Conditions

Strep throat is an infection caused by bacteria. It is called “strep” because the bacteria that causes the infection is…

Avian flu is a virus that is spread from bird to bird. In rare cases, certain strains of the virus…

Osteoporosis is a disease of the bones and often occurs in older women.

Arthritis is swelling of the joints. It’s painful and can limit your movement. There are many kinds of arthritis. Osteoarthritis…

Fetal alcohol syndrome is a group of problems occurring in a baby when the mother drinks alcohol while pregnant.

Alcohol abuse is a pattern of drinking too much alcohol too often. This can harm your work, school, and…

The human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) attacks the body’s immune system. A healthy immune system is what keeps you from getting…

Obesity is a complex, and increasingly common disease that is associated with many health risks such as high blood pressure,…

Bloating is when your stomach is filled with air or gas from what you eat, your lifestyle, or for medical…

Osteopenia is a condition that begins as you lose bone mass and your bones get weaker.

Plantar fasciitis is an inflammatory condition that causes pain and swelling in your heel.

Fibroids are benign growths (not cancer) in the muscular wall of the uterus.

Endometriosis is when the lining of the uterus grows outside of the uterus. It can be treated with medicine and…

Measles (also called rubeola) is a serious respiratory illness. This means it affects the lungs and breathing tubes. It also…

Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a type of depression that is triggered by the seasons of the year. Symptoms usually…

Prostate cancer is one of the most common types of cancer in men. Most types of prostate cancer grow slowly…

Prescription abuse happens when people abuse medicines prescribed by a doctor. In the elderly, it can be hard to spot…

Postpartum depression effects women after giving birth. It involves feelings of sadness, loneliness, worthlessness and restlessness that can last for…

Polycystic kidney disease (PKD) is an inherited disease that affects the kidneys. It causes abnormal sacs of fluid (called cysts)…

Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) is a problem with blood flow in the arteries, especially those in the legs. Claudication is…