Diseases and Conditions

Williams syndrome is a rare genetic disorder that affects various parts of the body and causes learning difficulties. Children with this condition may have unique facial [...]

Breast cancer is a serious concern for many women, with the lifetime risk increasing from 5% in 1940 to 12% today. While the exact causes of breast cancer are not always [...]

Cold agglutinin disease (CAD) is a rare form of autoimmune hemolytic anemia (AIHA) that affects about 1 in 300,000 people. It occurs when the body's immune system [...]

If you have HIV, treating it early with antiretroviral medicines is crucial for maintaining a healthy immune system. However, if HIV goes untreated for years, it can weaken [...]

As a loved one approaches the end of their life, it can be a challenging and emotional time for caregivers and family members. Understanding the dying process and knowing how [...]

Neurofibromatosis is a genetic disorder that affects the nervous system, causing tumors to form on nerve tissues. There are three main types of neurofibromatosis: [...]

Miscarriage, also known as pregnancy loss, is the unexpected loss of a pregnancy before the 20th week. It's a common occurrence, with about 10-20% of known pregnancies [...]

Von Willebrand Disease (VWD) is the most common inherited bleeding disorder, affecting an estimated 1 in 100 to 1 in 1,000 people. It occurs when you don't have enough [...]

Anaplastic large-cell lymphoma (ALCL) is a rare type of blood cancer that affects the lymphocytes, a type of white blood cell that fights infection. ALCL is more common in [...]

Tourette's syndrome is a disorder of the nervous system that causes people to make sudden, uncontrollable movements or sounds called tics. While it can be challenging to [...]