Anorexia is a serious eating disorder in which people deliberately starve themselves to lose weight. No matter how thin they become, they still believe they are overweight. Without proper treatment, the disorder can be fatal. More than 90 percent of people with anorexia are females, though a growing number of males now have the disorder. [...]

Asthma is chronic inflammation of the airways resulting from swelling and excessive mucus. The airways may be further blocked when an irritant, or trigger, causes spasms of the bronchial passage. This can cause coughing, wheezing, and difficulty breathing.
Signs and Symptoms of Asthma
- Shortness of breath, difficulty breathing, or wheezing
- Chest tightness or constriction
- Cough (can be the only [...]

Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is a progressive degeneration of brain tissue. It results in a worsening, irreversible decline in the brain’s ability to function. AD, which affects three to four million people in the United States, is the most common form of dementia and the fourth leading cause of death among adults. On average, the disease [...]

Acne is a disorder of the skin’s oil glands (sebaceous glands) resulting in plugged pores and outbreaks of lesions (pimples). Acne occurs on the face, neck, back, chest, and shoulders. Nearly 17 million people in the United States, mostly adolescents, have acne, making it the most common skin condition. Although acne is not a serious [...]