Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease is a chronic inflammatory lung disease that causes obstructed airflow from the lungs. Although COPD is preventable and treatable, it is a […]
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) is a clinical disorder associated with hormonal imbalance and menstrual abnormalities. This hormonal imbalance causes enlarged ovaries with small cysts or fluid-filled […]
Peptic ulcers are open sores that evolve within the lining of the stomach and small intestine. This occurs when acidic digestive juices etch away the protective […]
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus is a disease that occurs when the body’s immune system attacks its tissues and organs. Systemic Lupus Erythematosus is an autoimmune disease. Lupus […]
Pneumoconiosis is otherwise called Coal Workers Pneumoconiosis, Black Lung Disease or Miners’ Lung. It occurs when coal dust is inhaled over a long time into the […]
Atherosclerosis is the thickening or hardening of the arteries. This slow, progressive, worsening disease may start as early as childhood, but can also progress rapidly into […]
Graves’ disease is a rare, autoimmune disorder that is also the most common cause of hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid). It affects more females than males.
Thyroiditis is a rare, life-threatening autoimmune condition. Hashimoto’s illness, chronic lymphocytic thyroiditis, and autoimmune thyroiditis are additional names for Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis.