High Blood Pressure/Hypertension

High blood pressure, or hypertension, increases the risk for coronary heart disease (heart attack) and stroke (brain attack). Read on for details about this condition.

Sunburn

Detailed information on sunburn, including symptoms, treatment, and prevention.

When to Get an Eye Exam

During an eye exam, an eye healthcare provider looks at your health history and gives you a series of eye tests. The tests are done to check the health of your eyes.

Tinea Infection

Detailed information on the most common types of ringworm, including diagnosis and treatment

Molds in the Environment

Molds are found everywhere in the environment, both indoors and outdoors, and throughout the year.

Tonsillitis

Tonsillitis means that your tonsils are inflamed. Your tonsils are large, fleshy glands at the back of your throat. These glands make antibodies that help fight infection.

Anatomy of the Endocrine System

The endocrine system includes not only the pancreas—the organ involved in the development of diabetes—but also the pituitary, thyroid, and other glands.