Eczema If your skin itches and turns red from time to time, you may have eczema. This skin condition is most common in children, but can also occur in adults.…

Thalassemia Thalassemia is an inherited blood disorder that causes your body to have less hemoglobin than normal. Hemoglobin enables red blood cells to carry oxygen. Thalassemia can cause anemia, leaving…

HPV (Human Papillomavirus) infection HPV infection is a viral infection that usually causes the growth of warts (warts) on the skin or mucous membranes. There are more than 100 types…

Hemophilia Hemophilia is a rare disorder in which the blood does not clot in a common way because it does not have enough clotting proteins (clotting factors). If you have…

Chronic traumatic encephalopathy Chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) is a term used to describe brain damage caused by recurrent head injuries. CTE can only be detected at autopsy by examining parts…

Chronic Pain Chronic pain can last for months or years and occur in all parts of the body. It interferes with daily life and can lead to depression and anxiety.…

Chronic Pancreatitis Pancreatitis is an inflammation of the pancreas. The pancreas is a long, flattened gland located in the upper part of the stomach, behind the stomach. The pancreas produces…

Chronic kidney disease Chronic kidney disease, also called chronic kidney failure, affects a gradual loss of kidney function. Your kidneys filter wastes and extra fluids from your blood, which are…

Cerebral Palsy Cerebral palsy is a group of disorders that affect motion and muscle tone or posture. It’s caused by harm to the immature, developing brain, most often before birth.…

Birth Defects Birth defects are problems that develop when a baby grows in the womb. According to reliable sources in the United States, approximately 1 in every 33 babies is…