Seniors

An abdominal aortic aneurysm is when a weak area in the aorta swells up like a balloon. It can cause…

Learn about the symptoms, causes, treatment and prevention of acute bronchitis, a lung infection usually caused by a virus.

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

Learn about the symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and prevention of allergies and allergic rhinitis (hay fever).

Alzheimer’s disease is a type of dementia. The symptoms are associated with physical and functional changes in the brain.

Anal fissures are small tears in the lining of the lower rectum. They are usually caused by straining during a…

An anal fistula is an abnormal connection that forms between the anus and the skin outside of it. It usually…

Learn about the causes and treatment of anaphylaxis, a severe, life-threatening allergic reaction.

Anemia is a common blood disorder that affects your red blood cells. Learn about the types, causes, treatments, and prevention…

Learn about the symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and prevention of angina (chest pain).American Heart Heart, Lung, and Blood Institutehttp://www.nhlbi.nih.gov

An arrhythmia is a change in the rhythm of your heartbeat. Your heart may beat too fast, too slow, or…

Learn about the causes, treatment and prevention of asthma symptoms (also called asthma attacks).

Learn about causes of and treatments for autism.

Babesiosis is an infection of the red blood cells. It’s caused by a parasite carried by deer ticks. It can…

Bacterial, or infective, endocarditis (BE) occurs in the valves and inner lining of your heart. Learn about the risk factors…

Barrett’s esophagus is a condition often caused by GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease). Learn how to help prevent and treat…

Learn about bedbugs and how to treat bedbug bites.

Bell’s palsy is a condition that partly or completely paralyzes the side of your face. Learn about the symptoms, diagnosis…