Like many mental health conditions, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is often misunderstood. TV shows portray people with OCD as “quirky,” rigid, and inflexible. People who call themselves “neat freaks” may claim to have OCD. Cleanliness is one aspect of OCD, but it is much more complicated than …

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a progressive autoimmune disease resulting from damaged nerve sheaths in the brain and spine. While this disease is known for the muscle weakness that it causes over time, MS initially has the same symptoms as many other common illnesses, making it difficult …

In the United States alone, 16.5 million people have atopic dermatitis, with many living with moderate to severe symptoms. In the past, atopic dermatitis was considered to be a condition that only affected children, characterized by symptoms starting before the teen years and then gradually …

If you have recently been diagnosed with colorectal cancer or know someone who has been diagnosed, you probably have a lot of questions. The good news is that colorectal cancer is highly treatable—and often curable—in the early stages. Regular screenings can usually find cancer …

Heart disease (also known as cardiovascular disease or CVD) is a term used to describe a range of damaging heart conditions. It's the leading cause of death in the United States, with nearly 700,000 passing from heart disease yearly. 

Although heart disease statistics are nerve-wracking …

If you sometimes have trouble breathing, you might wonder if you have asthma. If so, you’re not alone. Asthma is one of the most common diseases in the United States. Nearly 26 million people have it—that’s 1 in 13 people. It affects people …

Erectile dysfunction (ED) affects about 30 million men in America. ED is a condition in which you cannot get or maintain an erection firm enough for sexual intercourse. Though occasional erection problems are not a cause for concern, if the problem persists, it can cause stress …

Breast cancer is more common than any other cancer, with a new case diagnosed every two minutes in the United States. While breast cancer is classified as either invasive or non-invasive, there are many different types of breast cancer, making early screening all the more important …

In 2019, more than 10% of Americans over the age of forty were living with some form of macular degeneration. This condition is primarily an age-related retinal problem that can lead to the loss of central vision. Loss of this sort makes it difficult to see …

Of every 100 American men, an average of 13 will get prostate cancer during their lifetimes. Although prostate cancer is a serious condition, men who get treatment early have a high chance of recovery.

Learning to recognize the signs of prostate cancer and knowing the risk …