For more information on any of these, see the Centers for Disease Control Web site (www.cdc.gov). Giardia: Giardiasis refers to a syndrome of diarrhea, excess gas, and abdominal cramping. It is caused ...

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Apr. 23, 2025 — A new study finds vision loss fears may deter some patients from cataract surgery, despite it being the only effective treatment. The research underscores the role of doctor ...

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Nikhil Jayswal, diagnosed with Crohn's disease at 20, faced colectomy and later, cancer. Battling severe health issues and societal stigma, he founded IBD India in 2021. The non-profit offers ...

But when your dad lost control of his body because of a rare neurodegenerative disease, and died a month after diagnosis, your body forgets. Needs reminding. Even almost three years later.

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Liver diseases are any diseases that affect the functioning of the liver. Liver diseases can be inherited (such as Wilson disease and alpha 1-antitrypsin deficiency) or acquired (for example ...

Researchers have not proven that these organisms cause the hives, but they may trigger the immune system, which could lead to hives as part of its response to the infection. Bacterial infections ...

The department’s Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has launched a study to examine links between autism and vaccines, even though medical experts have long debunked any such connection.

Aches appeared out of nowhere, even when she wasn't exercising. She ran spontaneous fevers, like she was fighting an infection. Test after test – for mono, for anything – all failed to spit ...