Symptoms and Causes

Overview Ewing sarcoma is a cancer that develops from cells in bones and surrounding soft tissues. This condition primarily affects children and young adults, though it…

Overview Scorpions are arthropods related to spiders, insects and crustaceans. They have a distinctive appearance with their eight legs, curved tail ending in a stinger, and…

Understanding Mood Disorders Mood disorders affect how people feel emotionally and can seriously impact daily life. These conditions fall into two main groups: depressive disorders and…

Overview Glioma is a mass of cells that grows in the brain or spinal cord. These cells resemble normal glial cells, which support and protect nerve…

Overview Pheochromocytoma is a rare tumor that develops in an adrenal gland. These tumors are typically benign (non-cancerous). The adrenal glands sit on top of each…

What is Gallbladder Cancer? Gallbladder cancer occurs when abnormal cells grow in the gallbladder. This small, pear-shaped organ sits below the liver on the right side…

Overview Fibroadenomas are common non-cancerous breast lumps that typically develop in people between ages 15 and 35, though they can occur in anyone who menstruates, regardless…

Overview Latex allergy happens when the body reacts to proteins in natural rubber latex. The immune system mistakes these proteins as harmful substances. This triggers an…

Understanding Gambling Disorder Gambling disorder is a condition where a person cannot resist the impulse to gamble, even when it causes serious problems in their life….

Overview Keratitis affects the cornea, the clear dome-shaped covering on the eye’s front. This inflammation can develop with or without an infection. When no infection is…