Geriatric Health

Cardiovascular disease - diseases that occur in the heart or blood vessels - is the leading cause of death for...

Receiving a diagnosis of prostate cancer is a nightmare for most patients. After times of uncertainty, you finally know what...

Gallstones, medically known as cholelithiasis, are a very common health condition in developed countries, like the United States or Canada....

As we age, not only does our age and appearance change, but the body also changes and experiences more difficulties....

Osteoarthritis (OA) is one of the 100+ types of arthritis. It's the most common form there is. Approximately 32.5 million...

Anemia is a common blood disorder that affects almost 33% of the population worldwide. In the United States, there are...

Diverticular disease is a very common health problem in the United States - especially when we get older. Approximately 50%...

Sleep apnea you've probably heard of it, but what is it? Is it life-threatening? And how common is it? Worldwide,...

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, better known as COPD, is one of the leading causes of disabilities and death in the...

Kidney stones, you might have heard of the condition from someone who had them and know they can be pretty...

Tinea unguium or onychomycosis - the medical term for nail fungus - is a fungal infection that affects the nail....

Polycythemia vera - also known as PV - is a very rare blood disorder, that affects about 50 per 10,000...