The flu (influenza) causes millions of people to get sick every year in the United States. One way to slow the spread is through flu...
What Is Genetic Counseling and Who Are Genetic Counselors? Genetic counseling is a process of providing information and support about genetics and...
Sleep apnea is a sleep disorder that causes pauses in breathing or shallow breaths during sleep, often without a person realizing it. Left...
What is herpangina and who gets it? Herpangina, also called enteroviral vesicular pharyngitis, is a viral infection that causes fever, sore throat...
AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome) is the final stage of HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) infection. HIV weakens the immune system, and...
What is an avulsion fracture? An avulsion fracture is a type of fracture that happens when a sudden, forceful movement causes a tendon or ligament...
If conservative, non-surgical treatments, such as physical therapy, medications and lifestyle modifications have been unsuccessful in relieving...
Huntington’s disease affects not only the person diagnosed but also their loved ones. As symptoms progress, daily routines, long-term care...
Type 1 diabetes is a chronic condition that happens when your pancreas produces little to no insulin. Getting the right diagnosis as soon as...
Endoscopy is a medical procedure that uses a flexible tube, light and a tiny camera called an endoscope to see inside your body. The minimally...