Tinnitus is popularly known as a ‘ringing in the ears’, but the term actually refers to any perception of noise in the absence of a …
Tinnitus is popularly known as a ‘ringing in the ears’, but the term actually refers to any perception of noise in the absence of a …
Melanoma accounts for less than 5 percent of skin cancer cases, but is responsible for more than 75 percent of skin cancer deaths. At a …
Unintended pregnancies are pregnancies that are unplanned or unwanted at the time of conception. It is estimated that as many as 41 percent of the …
The pancreas is a large gland located in the abdomen adjacent to the stomach. It plays an important role in the digestion and utilization of …
Colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer in men worldwide, and the second most common cancer in women. It is the fourth most common …
Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a severe anxiety disorder triggered by experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event, such as an accident, war, unexpected death of …
Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women worldwide, and the leading global cause of cancer death in women. The lifetime risk of breast …
Parkinson’s disease is a devastating brain disorder causing a number of neurological symptoms including tremors, muscle stiffness and slowing of movement. The disease usually strikes …
Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia, a term describing the loss of memory and other cognitive functions to the point of interfering …
Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death worldwide, responsible for an estimated 30% of global deaths in 2008. Most of these deaths result from …