A few decades ago, most people had never heard of autism. Now, you probably hear about it regularly. Autism is short for autism spectrum disorder (ASD). It's a group of neurodevelopmental (or brain ...

Healthcare professionals use various criteria to describe acute and chronic conditions. The two types of conditions have several differences in the way people experience, develop, and receive ...

Eczema comes with dry, cracked, red, and itchy skin. But several other skin conditions can look like eczema when they aren't. (Photo Credit: DR P. MARAZZI/Science Source) Eczema is a group of ...

Mental health conditions include disorders that impact mood, thinking, and behavior. Each has unique symptoms, but mental health conditions can cause low mood, confusion, hallucinations, extreme mood ...

Many of us are familiar with the symptoms, treatments, and causes of common health conditions, like diabetes and heart disease. But some rare medical conditions present in surprising ways: Imagine ...

Whether you were in the hospital for work on your shoulder or your ticker, you're at risk for nerve injuries that lead to constant pain. "Some research has shown that half of people who have chest ...

Politicians of all stripes and persuasions now pledge to protect those with health issues in coverage reform proposals. But protecting people with preexisting conditions is easier said than done.