Health Conditions

Phil Collins, the English drummer, singer, and songwriter, has managed a back injury across multiple decades of performing and recording. This evergreen explainer presents verif...

Endometriosis is a chronic gynecologic condition where tissue similar to the lining inside the uterus grows outside it, often causing inflammation, scarring, and pain. Explainin...

Ivy Angerman, often discussed in connection with what is commonly called water allergy, has become a name tied to a rare condition known medically as aquagenic urticaria. This c...

A colon resection for diarrhea involves removing a diseased or damaged section of the colon to reduce or resolve persistent, disruptive bowel movements. This approach is typical...

Pork cat syndrome is an allergy syndrome in which sensitivity to cat proteins cross-reacts with pork proteins, leading to allergic reactions after eating pork or handling cats....

In everyday circumstances, not pooping for days or even a week will not kill you, but prolonged stool retention can lead to serious, sometimes fatal, complications. The key dang...

Loss of smell, or anosmia, is the partial or complete inability to detect odors. It can appear suddenly or develop gradually and is commonly linked to nasal congestion, infectio...

Bipolar disorder is a medical condition characterized by shifts in mood, energy, and focus that go beyond everyday ups and downs. For artists, these shifts can influence creativ...

Mary Lou Retton uses oxygen because of chronic respiratory and cardiovascular challenges that reduce the amount of oxygen her blood can carry. Supplemental oxygen increases the...

Brandy Sick describes a set of ongoing symptoms that arise after frequent or heavy brandy consumption, or after episodes of abrupt cessation in regular users. People may experie...

No, breastfeeding does not directly cause a false positive pregnancy test because tests detect hCG, a hormone not produced by lactation. A false positive while nursing is uncomm...

Living with diabetes while trying to honor faith traditions is a reality for many people, including followers of Jesus. Diabetes is a long-term health condition in which the bod...

Acromegaly is a hormonal disorder typically caused by a benign pituitary tumor that leads to excessive growth hormone in adulthood, resulting in characteristic enlargement of th...

A sore throat can be an early sign of COVID-19, including with newer variants, but it is far more often caused by other illnesses such as colds, flu, or strep. Symptoms typicall...

A popped hemorrhoid usually refers to a thrombosed external hemorrhoid that has ruptured or an inflamed internal hemorrhoid that has ulcerated or bled significantly. These event...

Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease (CMT) is the most common inherited neuropathy, affecting peripheral nerves and leading to gradual changes in sensation and muscle strength, primarily...

Ozzy Osbourne walked with a distinctive shuffling, slightly stooped gait primarily due to Parkinson’s disease, a progressive neurological condition he first disclosed in 2019....

Stanley Tucci has a benign (noncancerous) growth called a vestibular schwannoma, also known as an acoustic neuroma, on the vestibular nerve near his brainstem. This slow-growing...

ALS, or amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that affects nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord, leading to muscle weakness and eventual...

Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is a common hormonal condition that can affect menstrual cycles, hormone levels, and overall health. This overview explains what PCOS is, how...

Sarah Hyland, best known for her role as Haley Dunphy on Modern Family, has navigated significant kidney health challenges. This evergreen explainer outlines what is publicly ve...

Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease (CMT) is a group of inherited neuropathies that primarily affect peripheral nerves, leading to progressive muscle weakness, sensory loss, and foot an...