Diseases and Conditions

A brain aneurysm is a weak spot in the wall of a blood vessel inside the brain that can sometimes bulge out and potentially burst, causing a serious condition called a [...]

Appendicitis is a medical emergency that occurs when the appendix, a small tube-shaped organ attached to the large intestine, becomes inflamed. If left untreated, [...]

Brain cancer is a serious condition that occurs when abnormal cells grow and multiply in the brain. If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with brain cancer, it's [...]

Stomach ulcers, also known as peptic ulcers, are open sores that develop in the lining of your stomach or the upper part of your small intestine. These ulcers can cause [...]

Syphilis is a highly contagious sexually transmitted disease (STD) caused by the bacteria Treponema pallidum. It can be spread through sexual activity, including vaginal, [...]

Fifth disease, also known as erythema infectiosum, is a common viral infection that primarily affects school-age children. The illness is caused by parvovirus B19 and is most [...]

Polycythemia vera (PV) is a rare blood cancer that starts in the bone marrow, the soft center of the bones where new blood cells are produced. In people with PV, the bone [...]

Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) is a rare disorder in which your immune system suddenly attacks your nerves, often after you've had a stomach or respiratory infection. It [...]

Cyclic migraines, sometimes mistakenly called cluster migraines, are a type of migraine that occurs in cycles. Unlike regular migraines, cyclic migraines have distinct [...]

Recovering from a stroke requires proper nutrition to help your body heal and reduce the risk of another stroke. However, the effects of a stroke can make eating more [...]