Diseases and Conditions

Encephalitis is a rare but serious condition that causes inflammation in the brain. It affects about 10-15 in 100,000 people each year in the United States. While it can [...]

Ringworm is a common fungal skin infection that can affect people of all ages. Despite its name, ringworm is not caused by a worm but by a type of fungus that thrives on the [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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, [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]