Tuberculosis (TB)

Tuberculosis (TB) is a bacterial infection that often infects the lungs. Other organs, such as the kidneys, spine, or brain may also be affected.

Usher Syndrome in Children

Usher syndrome is a disorder that is passed down through families (inherited). It's the most common childhood condition that affects both vision and hearing.

Hospice Care Overview

Hospice care usually involves relieving symptoms and providing psychological and social support for the person and their family. The goal of hospice care is to provide the terminally ill patient peace, comfort, and dignity.

Elder Care

Life expectancy in the U.S. has increased in recent years. This has created a fairly new and growing area of healthcare and provider services, known as elder care. Elder care covers a wide variety of issues. Read on to learn more.

Choosing a Home Health Provider

Finding appropriate home health and hospice care providers needs some research. Here's what you need to consider when evaluating a provider.

Tetanus

Tetanus is a sometimes fatal disease of the central nervous system. It's caused by the toxin of the tetanus bacterium. The bacterium usually enters the body through an open wound. Tetanus bacteria live in soil and manure.

Gynecological Cancers

Detailed information on the most common types of gynecological cancers, including symptoms, risk factors, diagnosis, and treatment