Understanding Female Reproductive Infections Pelvic inflammatory disease affects the upper female reproductive system. This infection can spread to the uterus, fallopian tubes, and ovaries. Bacteria, often…
What is Hemophilia? Hemophilia is a rare blood condition. People with hemophilia bleed longer than normal after injuries because their blood cannot form strong clots. Minor…
Overview Valley fever is an infection caused by fungi found in soil. When people breathe in the spores, they can get sick. The good news is…
Overview Hydrocephalus occurs when excess cerebrospinal fluid builds up in the brain’s ventricles. This buildup increases ventricle size and creates pressure on brain tissues. The condition…
Overview Down syndrome is a genetic condition that happens when a person has an extra full or partial copy of chromosome 21. This extra genetic material…
Overview Neck pain affects many people. It often stems from poor posture while using computers or doing manual work. This puts strain on neck muscles. Another…
Overview Kawasaki disease is an inflammatory condition. It affects small and medium-sized blood vessels throughout the body. It primarily impacts heart arteries in children, the vessels…
Overview A varicocele is a condition where veins inside the scrotum (the sac holding the testicles) become enlarged. These veins normally carry blood away from the…
What Is Endometrial Cancer? Endometrial cancer starts in the cells lining the uterus (the endometrium). The uterus is a hollow, pear-shaped organ in the pelvis where…
Understanding Auditory Processing Disorder Auditory processing disorder (APD) is a unique form of hearing difficulty. It causes the brain to struggle with processing sound information. Unlike…