What Is Human Papillomavirus (HPV)? Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a virus that can infect both males and females. There are more than 150 types of HPV, and about 40 of these can be passed from …
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What are autoimmune diseases? Autoimmune diseases are a type of condition where the body’s immune system mistakenly attacks healthy tissue. The immune system is designed to protect the body from foreign invaders, such as bacteria …
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Bell’s palsy is a type of facial paralysis that results from damage to the seventh cranial nerve. This nerve controls the muscles on one side of your face, so when it’s damaged, those muscles can’t …
Ramsey Hunt syndrome is a viral infection that affects the nerves of the face and ear. The infection is caused by the varicella-zoster virus, which is the same virus that causes chickenpox. The syndrome gets …
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Lung cancer is one of the deadliest cancers in the world. In the United States, it accounts for more deaths than colorectal, breast, and prostate cancers combined, according to the American Cancer Society. (1) Despite …
What is monkeypox? Monkeypox is a rare viral infection that is similar to human smallpox. Smallpox was a highly contagious disease that caused severe blistering and scarring of the skin. It was eradicated in 1980. …
What is osteoporosis? In simple terms, osteoporosis is a condition that causes bones to become weak and brittle. In other words, osteoporosis leads to an increased risk of fractures (breaks in the bone). Osteoporosis affects …
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Have you ever heard of aphasia? It’s a little-known language disorder that can affect people after they experience a stroke or other brain injury. Aphasia can make it difficult to speak, read, and write. According …
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Did you know that chronic diseases are the leading cause of death and disability in the United States? In fact, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), six in ten adults in …
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