Diseases And Ailments
Diseases And Ailments
Page Updated December 2024
Allergy Glossary Check out a glossary to gain quick and easy reference for allergies and allergy-related disorders.
Alzheimer's Association Provides important information about this disease. Covers a general explanation of the disease and the ten warning signs.
American Diabetes Association The American Diabetes Association is the nation's leading nonprofit health organization providing diabetes research, information and advocacy.
Asthma Learn about asthma and upper respiratory illnesses.
Cancer Information Provides accurate, up-to-date information on cancer to patients and their families, and the general public.
Cancer, the facts Detailed information about the United Kingdom's most common cancers - read and listen to experts and patients.
Cancer.gov Brought to you by the National Cancer Institute, this site provides information on the types, treatments and prevention of cancer.
CancerQuest A comprehensive site created by Emory University scientists to teach the biology of cancer.
Centers For Disease Control & Prevention - COVID-19 Corona Virus Coronaviruses are members of the coronavirus family of viruses — one of the many families that include viruses able to infect people and animals. Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is a new strain that was discovered in 2019 and has not been previously identified in humans.
Chicken Pox What is chicken pox, what happens when you have it and how do you avoid it? Find the answers to these questions and more.
Disease Fact Pages The New York Department of Health has compiled an alphabetical list of fact sheets about the cause, transmission, and treatment of communicable diseases.
Diabetes Home Page Learn what diabetes is, symptoms, types, treatments, causes, and more.
Dictionary of Cancer Terms - National Cancer Institute Glossary offered by the US National Cancer Institute.
familydoctor.org From the American Academy of Family Physicians, this site offers patient education documents for common medical concerns and conditions.
How Cancer Grows Follow the growth of a carcinoma from initial mutation to widespread metastasis. From NOVA.
How Cancer Works Cancer is one of the world's most dreaded diseases -- understand this silent killer and the steps you can take to limit your exposure.
How Diabetes Works In the U.S. alone, 16 million people have diabetes -- and about a third don't even know it. Find out some information you just may need.
How Heart Attacks and Angina Work Heart disease is a major cause of death in the U.S. Learn all about how heart attacks and angina work so you can avoid them!
How Mad Cow Disease Works Mad cow disease has been in the news a lot lately, and it is unnerving to think that something you eat could affect your brain. See how it works.
How Viruses Work Influenza and Ebola are both viruses. Find out what a virus does to your body and how to decrease your chance of exposure.
Lyme Disease Control and prevention of Lyme disease.
Lyme Disease You may be wondering exactly what Lyme disease is all about and how a kid can get it. Get all the information you need to know here.
Medicine Plus - Health Videos Watch these videos to learn about various medical topics.
Muscular Dystrophy Excellent information on what Muscular Dystrophy is, the different types, how to care for someone with this disease and the search for a cure.
Sickle Cell Anemia Learn all about this genetic disorder that affects millions of people around the world.
The American Lyme Disease Foundation Dedicated to the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment, of Lyme disease and other tick-borne infections. This site is in both English and Spanish.
The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation One in 31 Americans is a carrier for the gene. Find out about this congenital disease.
The Michael J. Fox Foundation Find out information about Parkinson's Disease and how it can be treated.
Your Genes, Your Health Learn about the causes, symptoms and treatment for diseases such as cystic fibrosis, huntington disease, sickle cell tay-sachs, down syndrome, alzheimer and more.
Your Orthopedic Connection (American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons) Provides an extensive list of illustrated fact sheets and patient education booklets on various orthopedic conditions, diseases, and injuries.