WHAT IS IT?  Insomnia is a persistent disorder that can make it hard to fall asleep, hard to stay asleep, or both. If you have insomnia, it may take you 30 minutes or more to fall asleep, and you may get less than six hours of sleep most nights of the week. ... View Post

WHAT IS IT? Your thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland in your neck, located just above your collarbone. It’s one of your endocrine glands, which make hormones. Thyroid problems include an overactive thyroid gland, an underactive thyroid gland and thyroid nodu... View Post

WHAT IS IT? Influenza is a viral infection that attacks your respiratory system — your nose, throat and lungs. Commonly called “the flu,” influenza isn’t the same as stomach “flu” viruses that cause diarrhea and vomiting.Flu viruses travel through the air in... View Post

WHAT IS IT?Depression is a mood disorder that causes a persistent feeling of sadness and loss of interest. More than just “a bout of the blues,” depression isn’t something that you can “snap out" of. It’s a medical illness that affects how you feel, think, a... View Post

WHAT IS IT?  Chronic fatigue syndrome is a complicated disorder characterized by extreme fatigue that can’t be explained by any underlying medical condition. The fatigue may worsen with physical or mental activity, and it doesn’t improve with rest.The cause ... View Post