Cystic fibrosis (CF) is an inherited life-limiting disease that affects many organs. It causes changes in the electrolyte transport system. People with CF have problems with the glands that make sweat ...

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Thyroiditis is when your thyroid gland becomes irritated. Hashimoto’s thyroiditis is the most common type of this health problem. It is an autoimmune disease. It occurs when your body makes antibodies ...

A novel @HopkinsKids study adds to evidence that a liver-damaging virus is linked to some psychiatric disorders. › ...

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H. pylori (Heliobacter pylori) is a type of bacteria that infects your stomach. It can damage the tissue in your stomach and the first part of your small intestine (the duodenum). In some cases it can ...

Osteogenesis imperfecta (OI), also known as brittle bone disease, is an inherited disorder of the connective tissue. A child born with OI may have soft bones that fracture easily, bones that are not ...

Heart valves can malfunction on one of two ways: They can fail to close completely, allowing blood to flow backward, or they can become damaged, limiting blood flow.

Coronary arteries supply blood to the heart muscle. There are two main coronary arteries: the right and the left.

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

Liver Function The liver performs many functions essential for good health and long life. Among its most important jobs are: Producing important substances. Your liver continually produces bile. This ...

The most common types of lung cancer include lung nodules, non-small cell lung cancer, small cell lung cancer and mesothelioma. Other, rarer tumors may also occur in the lungs and chest wall.