Explore our health condition guides all in one place.
Gout is a common form of inflammatory arthritis. It happens due to high levels of uric acid in the body.
Wrinkles — creases or folds in the skin — are a common and natural sign of aging skin. If you want to reduce the appearance of wrinkles, there are multiple treatment options. You can also do things to slow down or prevent premature wrinkles from forming.
Obesity is a disease characterized by having excessive body fat, increasing a person’s risk for many serious health problems, such as heart disease, diabetes, and even some cancers.
Acne occurs when hair follicles (or pores) become clogged with dead skin cells, sebum, bacteria, or a combination of all three. It is the most common skin condition in the United States, affecting as many as 50 million Americans each year.
Hair loss isn’t just a male problem. Women can experience hair loss at any age, and there are a variety of different types — from female pattern hair loss to traction alopecia. Causes range from genetics to stress to medications, but there are effective treatments to help regrow lost hair.
A heart attack (also known as a myocardial infarction) occurs when the flow of blood to an area of the heart is blocked, often because of a buildup of substances like fat or cholesterol.
Diabetes is a condition that causes blood sugar levels to become higher than normal. This is due to problems with how the body makes or uses insulin, the hormone that manages blood sugar (glucose) levels.
Fatty liver disease is when fat builds up in your liver. It can lead to liver scarring, liver damage, and liver cancer. You might not experience any symptoms of fatty liver disease until it causes health issues.
Dyslipidemia occurs when the levels of lipids (fats) in your blood are too high or too low. This can include high cholesterol and other conditions like high triglycerides. Dyslipidemia doesn’t usually cause any symptoms, but it can increase your risk of cardiovascular disease and other health issues.
Prediabetes is when your blood sugar levels are high, but not high enough to be classified as type 2 diabetes. You’re not guaranteed to get type 2 diabetes if you have prediabetes. Lifestyle changes can delay or prevent this from happening.
Sleep apnea is a sleep disorder in which your breathing temporarily stops during sleep. Your breathing may stop and start more than 30 times per hour. If left untreated, sleep apnea can cause serious health issues.
Hypertension — aka high blood pressure — occurs when the heart generates too much pressure in the blood vessels. It affects half of American adults, but it often has no symptoms. Untreated hypertension can lead to stroke, heart attack, and heart disease, so it’s important to get your blood pressure checked regularly.
