A transient ischemic attack (TIA) is a stroke. It is considered a “warning” stroke. It significantly increases your risk of…
Sinusitis is when the lining of your sinuses are inflamed. Due to the swelling, mucus that travels from your sinuses…
Cytomegalovirus (CMV) is a common virus that most people are exposed to as infants. It rarely causes symptoms, but sometimes…
Giant cell arteritis (GCA) and polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR) is inflammation of the arteries in the arms, upper body, neck, hips,…
Hypopituitarism is a disorder in which your body doesn’t make enough pituitary hormones. When that happens, your body functions are…
Mononucleosis is a contagious illness usually spread through saliva. For this reason, it’s sometimes called “kissing disease.”
Stroke is a medical condition that occurs when the blood flow to your brain stops. It can lead to serious…
Chronic kidney disease is progressive damage to your kidney that eventually causes it to fail.
Cirrhosis is a form of liver disease. It occurs when cells in your liver become damaged beyond repair. Portal hypertension…
Hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS) is a condition involving red blood cells and your kidneys. HUS happens after you get an…
Babesiosis is an infection of the red blood cells. It’s caused by a parasite carried by deer ticks. It can…
Heat exhaustion and heatstroke are serious conditions. Learn the warning signs of these heat-related illnesses, as well as how to…
High levels of sugar in the blood can damage tiny blood vessels in your kidneys. This can cause kidney disease,…