diseases-conditions

Pink eye, or conjunctivitis, happens when the thin membrane covering your eye gets inflamed. This can turn the white part of one or both eyes pink or red, and you…

Dementia is a broad term for a range of brain conditions that lead to a decline in cognitive abilities. This includes challenges in thinking clearly, remembering details, and making sound…

Appendicitis happens when the appendix, a small pouch attached to the large intestine, gets inflamed or infected. This can lead to symptoms like stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite,…

Scoliosis is a condition where the spine curves sideways into an S- or C-shape, affecting about 2% to 3% of people. It's typically noticed during childhood or teenage years when…

Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) is an infection that affects the female reproductive organs, such as the ovaries, uterus, and fallopian tubes. It usually occurs in people assigned female at birth,…

Peripheral neuropathy is a term used to describe conditions where the peripheral nervous system, which includes all the nerves outside the brain and spinal cord, becomes damaged. This affects about…

Genital warts are caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV), a common sexually transmitted infection (STI). These warts show up as small, raised bumps around the genital and anal areas. While…

Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is a type of bacteria that causes infections and doesn't respond to methicillin and sometimes other antibiotics. This resistance makes MRSA infections trickier to treat compared…

Addison's disease, also known as primary adrenal insufficiency, occurs when the adrenal glands fail to produce enough cortisol or aldosterone. Without these crucial hormones, you might feel fatigued, experience muscle…

Cataracts are areas of cloudiness in the eye's lens, which is normally clear. In the U.S., around 24.4 million people have cataracts, making it a leading cause of vision problems.…