Diseases and Conditions

Radiation therapy is a common treatment for cancer that uses high-energy waves to destroy or damage cancer cells. While it can be an effective way to treat cancer, it can [...]

Interstitial lung disease (ILD) is a group of conditions that affect the interstitium, a lace-like network of tissue that supports the lungs' tiny air sacs called [...]

Osgood-Schlatter disease (OSD) is a condition that causes knee pain in active children and teenagers. It is an overuse injury that occurs when the tendon connecting the [...]

Shigellosis is a type of food poisoning caused by a group of bacteria called Shigella. This infection can lead to uncomfortable symptoms such as stomach cramps, fever, and [...]

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are a common health issue that can affect anyone. These infections occur when bacteria enter the urinary system, which includes the bladder, [...]

Batten disease is a rare group of nervous system disorders called neuronal ceroid lipofuscinosis (NCLs) or ceroid lipofuscinosis, neuronal (CLN). This genetic condition [...]

Charcot-Marie-Tooth (CMT) Disease is a group of genetic disorders that affect the peripheral nerves, those nerves that lie outside of the brain and spinal cord. Named after [...]

Asthma is a chronic inflammatory disease of the airways that affects millions of people worldwide. While the exact cause of asthma is unknown, certain triggers can lead to [...]

Meningitis is a rare but serious infection that affects the delicate membranes (meninges) covering the brain and spinal cord. While it can affect anyone, certain age groups [...]

Have you ever felt your heart beat very fast or skip a beat? This sensation, known as palpitations, is usually harmless. However, in some cases, it could be a sign of a rare [...]