A condition in which the lens of the eye becomes blurred is called cataracts. Normally, eye lenses are clear. The vision of people with cataracts is like seeing through a frosty or fogged window. As a result, blurred vision may make it difficult to read, drive a car, and perform other daily tasks. However, approximately […]
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Cavities and Tooth Decay
Areas with hard surfaces of the teeth that are damaged are called cavities. Generally, the regions of tooth decay become small holes and openings that may cause serious infections, toothache, or even tooth loss. These cavities usually occur due to large amounts of sugary drinks, smacking a lot, bacteria in the mouth, or poor dental […]
Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia
A leukemia type that happens quite rarely is called chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML). Sometimes, it is called an uncommon type of bone marrow cancer. The body part that produces blood cells (including red and white ones) is called the bone marrow. The white blood cells (also called lymphocytes) levels begin to increase in people with […]
Colon Cancer
The cancer type that begins in a part of the large intestine (also called the colon) is called colon cancer. The largest and longest part of the large intestine is called the colon. However, the large intestine is a part of the digestive system that breaks down the food. In most cases, this cancer type […]
Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
A rare health condition that happens in babies before birth (during pregnancy) and causes the diaphragm to remain open is called congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH). The muscle that separates the abdomen from the chest is called the diaphragm. As a result, CDH leaves a hole (a hernia) in the diaphragm. The hernia caused by CDH […]
Cystic Fibrosis
This condition usually runs in families and the abnormal genes usually pass from biological parents to biological children. It is called cystic fibrosis (CF) and it causes damage to multiple organs and systems in the body including the lungs, digestive system, and others. This condition negatively affects the cells that produce mucus, sweat, and digestive […]
Teen Depression
A mental disorder that causes a continuous feeling of sadness and loss of interest in activities once enjoyed that happens in teenagers is called teen depression. It negatively affects the behavior and thinking of teenagers and may cause functional, physical, and emotional issues. While this mental condition may happen at any time, the symptoms can […]
Tetralogy of Fallot
A rare congenital heart defect (present at birth) that causes four different problems with the heart is called Tetralogy of Fallot. This condition negatively affects the heart structure and causes blood flow changes through the heart and the whole body. Commonly, infants with this condition experience some symptoms, such as gray or blue skin color […]
Throat Cancer
This cancer type begins in the pharynx (throat) or larynx (voice box) and it is called throat cancer. The throat is a muscular tube that starts behind the nose and ends in the neck. In such cases, the cancer cells appear in the flat cells that line the throat. However, in some people, it may […]
What is Swimmer’s Ear?
An infection that happens in the outer ear canal that goes from the eardrum to the outside of the head is called swimmer’s ear. Commonly, this ear infection occurs due to water that stays in the ear for prolonged periods, allowing the bacteria to grow and multiply. Some people, experience swimmer’s ear due to cotton […]