Seniors

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

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…

Parkinson’s disease is a movement disorder that affects the nervous system and causes tremors, slowed movements and stiff muscles.

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

Peyronie’s disease is the buildup of fibrous scar tissue in the penis, causing it to curve.

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

Pressure sores are sores on your skin. They’re usually caused by being in a bed or wheelchair nearly all the…

Prostatitis is an inflammation of the prostate gland that happens when the tissue becomes swollen an irritated.

Pseudogout is a type of arthritis that causes painful swelling in one or more of your joints. It can lead…

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic (lasting) inflammatory disorder. It causes swelling and pain in the lining of your…

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a common virus. It affects your lungs, making it difficult to breathe. The virus is…

Older adults (above the age of 60) are at higher risk for severe RSV infection. This is especially true if…

Learn about the symptoms, causes and treatment of sexual dysfunction disorders.