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  • Cancer

    WHAT IS IT? Cancer refers to any one of a large number of diseases characterized by the development of abnormal cells that divide uncontrollably and have the ability to infiltrate and destroy normal body tissue. Cancer also has the ability to spread througho... View Post

  • Bursitis

    WHAT IT MEANS? Bursitis is a painful condition that affects the small, fluid-filled sacs (bursae) that cushion bones, tendons, and muscles near your joints. When one or more of the small sacs becomes inflamed, the result is bursitis. The most common location... View Post

  • Bronchitis

    WHAT IS IT?Bronchitis is an inflammation of the lining of your bronchial tubes. The condition may be acute or chronic.Chronic bronchitis is associated with constant irritation or inflammation of the bronchial tube lining, often due to smoking. Chronic bronch... View Post

  • Blood Clots

    WHAT’S THE CAUSE? Blood clots can occur under many different circumstances and in many different locations. Those that form in response to an injury or a cut are beneficial because they stop potentially dangerous bleeding. But a number of conditions can prod... View Post

  • Back Pain

    WHAT’S THE CAUSE? Back pain often develops without a specific cause that’s easy to identify with a test or imaging study. Conditions or causes commonly linked to back pain include: Muscle or ligament strain. Repeated heavy lifting or a sudden awkward movem... View Post

  • Asthma

    WHAT IS IT?Asthma is a condition in which your airways narrow, swell, and produce extra mucus. This can make breathing difficult and trigger coughing, wheezing and shortness of breath. For some, asthma is a minor nuisance. For others, it’s a major problem th... View Post

  • Arthritis

    WHAT IS IT? Arthritis is inflammation of one or more of your joints, causing pain and stiffness. Arthritis of weight-bearing joints can keep you from walking comfortably. In some cases, joints may become twisted and deformed.TYPESOsteoarthritisOsteoarthritis... View Post

  • Anxiety Disorder

    WHAT IS IT?Being anxious from time to time is normal. Occasional anxiety is different from an anxiety disorder, which causes frequent, intense, excessive, or persistent worry or fear about everyday situations. Anxiety disorders can interfere with daily activ... View Post