Diverticular disease is an infection in the tiny pouches that some people get in their colon. The pouches are called diverticula. These pouches bulge out through weak spots in your colon. The pouches ...

Despite its name, a sports hernia is not actually a hernia. The condition’s true name is athletic pubalgia.

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Thalassemia is an inherited blood disorder that is passed down through the parent’s genes. There are two main types of thalassemia: alpha and beta. Thalassemia can cause mild or severe anemia.

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Autoimmune hepatitis is when your body’s infection-fighting system (immune system) attacks your liver cells. This causes redness and swelling (inflammation) and liver damage.

Most healthcare providers recommend taking a baby's temperature rectally, by placing a thermometer in the baby's anus. This method is accurate and gives a quick reading of the baby's internal ...

Cubital tunnel syndrome may occur if you frequently bend your elbows, constantly lean on your elbows, or sustain a direct injury to the area.

Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) is a rare neurological disorder in which the body's immune system attacks the peripheral nervous system.

The shoulder labrum is a thick piece of tissue attached to the rim of the shoulder socket that helps keep the ball of the joint in place.