Diseases and medical conditions
Mental health disorders are often overlooked in COPD patients
Mental health disorders in people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are underdiagnosed and undertreated, leading to worsened symptoms and...
Meeting the Needs of Aging Patients with Chronic Mental and Medical Illnesses
Bioethics Forum Essay My brother-in-law Mark died a couple of weeks ago. He had struggled with schizophrenia for over 45...
Rare Disease Day 2025: History, Significance, Key Facts And 5 Rarest Diseases
Last Updated:February 28, 2025, 07:10 ISTRare Disease Day 2025: The ICMR has created ‘National Registry for Rare Diseases’ to help...
A mystery illness in Congo has killed more than 50 people hours after they felt sick
A hemorrhagic fever outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has left more than 50 people dead. Credit: AP Graphic...
Prostatitis – Symptoms and causes
OverviewProstatitis is a condition of the prostate gland most often linked with swelling and irritation, called inflammation. Prostatitis can make...
Influenza (flu) – Symptoms and causes
OverviewFlu, also called influenza, is an infection of the nose, throat and lungs, which are part of the respiratory system....
How to Talk About a Chronic Illness at Work
The flare-up started like all of the others: intense diarrhea, cramping and other gastrointestinal symptoms that left Christopher French in...
What Does Chronic Illness Mean? Types of Conditions, Prevention
CHRONIC IS A TERM you've probably heard used to describe certain medical conditions. But you might know what it really...
