Seniors

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

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

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

Peyronie’s disease is the buildup of scar tissue in the penis, causing it to curve. This may be painful or…

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

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

What is pancreatic cancer? Pancreatic cancer is a type of cancer. It affects your pancreas. Your pancreas is an organ. It is located behind your stomach and in front of your spine. Your pancreas produces juices that break down food and control blood sugar

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

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

Learn about the symptoms, causes, risk factors, diagnosis and treatment of multiple sclerosis (MS).

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

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

Lichen sclerosus is a skin condition that affects the genital or anal areas. It can cause a rash, itching, pain,…

Leukemia is a blood cancer involving your body’s bone marrow.

Your body removes waste through urine that’s made in your kidneys. When waste doesn’t properly leave your kidneys, it can…