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Diagnosing Alzheimer's disease
Even though there isn't a cure, early diagnosis of Alzheimer's dementia is important.April 16, 2026 -
Impetigo
Learn about the symptoms, causes and treatment of this highly contagious bacterial skin infection common in infants and young children.April 19, 2023 -
Boils and carbuncles
Learn about symptoms, causes, treatment and prevention of these painful pus-filled infections that cause bumps under your skin or leaking sores.September 18, 2021 -
Hammertoe and mallet toe
These foot conditions cause a bend in a toe or toes. Proper footwear can help prevent this bend in a toe or ease the pain of it.May 20, 2025 -
Morton neuroma
Learn how this painful foot condition is diagnosed and treated.November 3, 2025 -
Giant cell arteritis
Headache, jaw pain with chewing, and scalp tenderness are the most common symptoms of this inflammation of the lining of the arteries.June 2, 2026 -
Dizziness
People feel dizzy for various reasons. How long the feeling lasts and any other symptoms you have can help pinpoint the cause.November 2, 2024 -
Hemochromatosis
This liver condition usually runs in families. It causes your body to absorb too much iron from the foods you eat. Learn about symptoms, causes and treatment.February 9, 2026 -
Zollinger-Ellison syndrome
In this rare disease, tumors in the digestive tract cause excess production of a certain hormone. High levels of this hormone increase stomach acid, leading to peptic ulcers.November 5, 2024 -
Burning mouth syndrome
This burning sensation, without an obvious cause, may affect the tongue, gums, lips, cheeks, roof of your mouth or large areas of your mouth.February 22, 2023 -
Cancer prevention: 7 tips to reduce your risk
Real-life ways to lower your risk of cancer.November 23, 2024 -
Dry eyes
Eyes feeling dry and uncomfortable? Inadequate tear production is a common — and very treatable — eye condition. Find out what causes it and how to relieve symptoms.September 23, 2022 -
Scabies
Learn more about this condition that spreads easily. It causes intense itching, most often where the skin folds, such as around joints.February 7, 2026 -
Depression in women: Understanding the gender gap
Women are diagnosed with depression more often than men are. Discover what factors may contribute to that increased risk.January 29, 2019 -
Aging: What to expect
Understand the natural changes that come with getting older.November 1, 2024 -
Flatfeet
A common and usually painless condition, flatfeet occurs when the arches of the feet flatten on standing, allowing the entire soles to touch the floor.May 2, 2026 -
Exercise: A drug-free approach to lowering high blood pressure
Exercise is a medicine-free way to lower blood pressure. Here are tips on getting started.December 14, 2024 -
Polymyalgia rheumatica
Older adults who get sudden muscle pain and stiffness, mainly in the shoulders, might have this condition.March 1, 2025
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