Menopause is when a person’s menstrual periods permanently end. It happens because, as a person ages, their ovaries make fewer…
Sinusitis is when the lining of your sinuses are inflamed. Due to the swelling, mucus that travels from your sinuses…
Fifth disease is a mild viral infection caused by human parvovirus B19. About half of people get fifth disease sometime…
Dehydration is when your body doesn’t have enough fluids to work properly. It happens when you lose more fluids than…
It can be hard to know when you should go to the doctor. There are no rules about when to…
Lupus is a disease that causes your immune system to become overactive and attack healthy cells and tissue. Lupus can…
Malaria is a serious disease caused by a parasite. The parasite is carried by one type of mosquito. Humans get…
Your body depends on water to survive. Every cell, tissue, and organ in your body needs it to work properly…
Giant cell arteritis (GCA) and polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR) is inflammation of the arteries in the arms, upper body, neck, hips,…
H1N1 influenza is a viral infection. It’s not the same as seasonal flu (influenza). The first outbreak occurred in 2009…
If you have any question at all about your child’s health, call his or her doctor. The doctor can tell…
Nearly 75% of children have reported having a significant headache by age 15. Some are easily treated, while others indicate…
High blood pressure happens when blood flows through your arteries at a higher pressure than normal. It is sometimes called…
Hypopituitarism is a disorder in which your body doesn’t make enough pituitary hormones. When that happens, your body functions are…
A CT (computed tomography) or CAT (computerized axial tomography) head scan looks inside your head and neck. CT and CAT…
If headache pain is getting in the way of your daily activities, it’s time to see your family doctor.
Stroke is a medical condition that occurs when the blood flow to your brain stops. It can lead to serious…
Allergic rhinitis is the medical term for hay fever or allergies.
A concussion is a type of traumatic brain injury (TBI). It occurs when you hit your head, neck, or body…
Lyme disease is a bacterial infection spread by ticks. It can cause fever, joint and muscle aches, and a “bull’s-eye”…