Women

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

Alopecia areata is an autoimmune disease that causes you to lose small, round patches of hair on your head.

Bladder stones are small crystals that form in your urine. They are hard and become trapped in your bladder. They…

West Nile virus is a disease usually spread by mosquitos that can cause flu-like symptoms. Most people infected with the…

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

Genital warts are small, flat, flesh-colored bumps or tiny, cauliflower-like bumps. They’re caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV).

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

Cardiomyopathy is a disease of the muscles in the heart. It causes your heart muscles to become enlarged. This can…

Anemia is the most common blood disorder in the U.S. It affects your red blood cells and hemoglobin. Most people…

Vaginal yeast infections are caused by a fungus called Candida. If the vagina isn’t acidic enough, too many yeast can…

Scleroderma is a rare autoimmune disorder. There are 2 types of scleroderma. One type affects the skin. The other type…

Postpartum preeclampsia is high blood pressure in a woman who has recently had a baby. It is a rare medical…

A thyroid nodule is a lump in the thyroid gland in your neck. More than 90% of them are not…

Infertility means a couple isn’t able to become pregnant after 1 year of having regular, unprotected sex. Infertility can affect…

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