COVID-19 (coronavirus disease 2019) is a respiratory disease caused by a virus. It can be very contagious. Learn about symptoms, prevention, and treatment. READ MORE
Smoking e-cigarettes, or vaping, may not be as safe as you might think. An e-cigarette contains nicotine which is harmful to your health. Learn more. READ MORE
Emphysema is a type of COPD. COPD makes it hard to breathe. The most common cause of Emphysema is smoking. Learn about symptoms and treatment. READ MORE
Eosinophils, a type of white blood cell, fight infections and play a role in allergic reactions. In eosinophilic disorders, too many cells build up. READ MORE
An abnormal connection between two body parts is called a fistula. Treatment depends on the location of the fistula. Read more about them here. READ MORE
The flu can cause serious illness in people over 65, babies, and people with certain chronic illnesses. The best way to prevent the flu is to get a vaccine. READ MORE
Granulomatosis with polyangiitis (GPA), previously known as Wegener's granulomatosis is a type of vasculitis, or inflammation of the blood vessels. READ MORE
Swine Flu is a virus that pigs can get, but human infections can and do happen. H1N1 is the name of a strain that infected people in 2009. Learn more. READ MORE
Head and neck cancer includes cancers of the mouth, nose, sinuses, salivary glands, throat, and lymph nodes. Read the different symptoms of each type. READ MORE