Dec 20, 2024 · Multiple myeloma is a cancer that forms in a type of white blood cell called a plasma cell. Healthy plasma cells help fight infections by making proteins called antibodies. …

Apr 24, 2025 · Some forms of the TB bacteria have become drug resistant. This means that medicines that once cured the disease no longer work. This happens, in part, because of …

Aug 29, 2023 · Arthritis is the swelling and tenderness of one or more joints. The main symptoms of arthritis are joint pain and stiffness, which typically worsen with age. The most common …

Mar 25, 2025 · Living wills and other advance directives describe your treatment preferences in end-of-life situations when you can't speak for yourself.

Jun 13, 2020 · Pneumonia is an infection that inflames the air sacs in one or both lungs. The air sacs may fill with fluid or pus (purulent material), causing cough with phlegm or pus, fever, …

Jun 11, 2022 · Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) occurs when a blood clot (thrombus) forms in one or more of the deep veins in the body, usually in the legs. Deep vein thrombosis can cause leg …

Mar 29, 2024 · Meningioma is the most common type of tumor that forms in the head. Most meningiomas grow very slowly. They can grow over many years without causing symptoms. …

Jul 29, 2025 · These feelings of anxiety and panic interfere with daily activities, are difficult to control, are out of proportion to the actual danger and can last a long time. You may avoid …

May 22, 2025 · Autism spectrum disorder includes conditions that were once thought to be separate — autism, Asperger's syndrome, childhood disintegrative disorder and a form of …

Apr 4, 2025 · Kidney stones are hard objects made of minerals and salts in urine. They form inside the kidneys. You may hear healthcare professionals refer to kidney stones as renal …