Diseases and Conditions

Hodgkin lymphoma, also known as Hodgkin's disease, is a type of cancer that affects the lymphatic system. The lymphatic system is a network of nodes and vessels that [...]

Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a common eye condition that can cause vision loss in people over 50. It affects the macula, the central part of the retina [...]

Graves' disease is an autoimmune condition that causes your thyroid gland to become overactive and produce too many hormones, a condition known as hyperthyroidism. The [...]

Thrombocytopenia is a condition where you have a low number of platelets in your blood. Platelets are small blood cells that help your blood clot when you get a cut or [...]

Degenerative disk disease is a condition that occurs when the disks in your spine begin to wear down, causing pain and discomfort. Despite its name, it's not actually a [...]

Ventricular tachycardia (VT) is a type of heart arrhythmia, or irregular heartbeat, that starts in the lower chambers of the heart called the ventricles. During VT, the heart [...]

Hypoplastic left heart syndrome (HLHS) is a rare congenital heart defect that affects about 1,000 babies in the United States each year. In this condition, the left side of a [...]

Anemia is a common blood disorder that affects millions of people worldwide. It occurs when your body lacks enough healthy red blood cells to carry adequate oxygen to your [...]

Group B Strep (GBS) is a bacterial infection that can affect newborns during childbirth or in their first few months of life. If left untreated, GBS can lead to serious [...]

Ameloblastoma is a rare type of tumor that develops in the jaw, usually near the wisdom teeth or molars. This tumor originates from the cells responsible for forming the [...]