diseases-conditions

Leprosy, also known as Hansen’s disease, is a long-term infection caused by the Mycobacterium leprae bacteria. This disease can impact the skin, nerves in the hands and feet, eyes, and…

A heart attack, also known as a myocardial infarction, happens when the blood supply rich in oxygen gets blocked from reaching your heart muscle. Without this crucial blood flow, your…

Cushing's syndrome, also known as hypercortisolism, is a hormonal disorder that results from having too much cortisol, the hormone often referred to as the "stress hormone." Cortisol helps manage blood…

Sarcopenia is the gradual decline in muscle mass and strength, often linked to aging. It primarily affects older adults, with around 5-13% of people over 60 and up to 50%…

Erectile dysfunction (ED) is a common issue among men, where achieving or keeping an erection becomes difficult. Although it can happen at any age, the risk increases as you get…

Thalassemia is a rare inherited blood disorder that affects how hemoglobin is produced. Hemoglobin is the protein in red blood cells responsible for carrying oxygen throughout your body. If certain…

Every year in the United States, over 260,000 women and about 2,400 men are diagnosed with breast cancer. This makes it the second most common cancer among women, after skin…

Syphilis is a sexually transmitted infection caused by the bacteria Treponema pallidum. It spreads through direct skin-to-skin contact during vaginal, anal, or oral sex. The infection progresses in stages: primary,…

Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) is a more intense version of premenstrual syndrome (PMS) that causes feelings like anxiety, depression, and irritability about one to two weeks before your period starts.…

Hives, also known as urticaria, is a skin condition that causes itchy bumps or welts on the skin. It often comes with other symptoms like swelling (angioedema) and headaches. These…