Seniors

Colorectal cancer starts in the colon or the rectum. Because they share common features, these two cancers are often referred…

Menopause is when a person’s menstrual periods permanently end. It happens because, as a person ages, their ovaries make fewer…

Fecal incontinence is the inability to control bowel movements. This leads to stool (feces) leaking from the rectum at unexpected…

Vision loss is losing your ability to see well without vision correction tools, such as eyeglasses or contact lenses. It…

Tuberculosis is an infection caused by bacteria. Tuberculosis usually affects the lungs. But it can also affect your joints, kidneys,…

Shingles is a painful skin rash. It is also called zoster or herpes zoster. It is caused by the same…

Prescription drug abuse is when people misuse prescribed medicines. Most older adults who suffer from prescription drug abuse do so…

Cancer of the vulva most often affects the two skin folds (or lips) around the vagina, known as the labia…

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

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

Peripheral arterial disease is a blood flow problem in the arteries, especially the legs. Claudication is pain in the leg…

Multiple myeloma is a kind of cancer in the bone marrow. It is caused when your body makes too many…

An anal fissure is a small crack or tear in the thin, moist lining of the lower rectum. It’s a…

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

The condition osteopenia begins as your bones get weaker. It’s common as you age. People who have osteopenia have a…