Health Topics A-Z

Cancer is a disease in which some of the body’s cells grow uncontrollably and spread to other parts of the body. Cancer can start almost anywhere in the human body, which is made up of trillions of cells. 

Cannabis is a plant that contains hundreds of chemical compounds, some of which affect the brain and body.

Millions of Americans take care of a family member or with a health condition. Being a caregiver can be a labor of love, but it can also be stressful. Learn how you can be an effective caregiver while also taking care of yourself.

Carpal tunnel syndrome is a common nerve condition that occurs when the median nerve becomes pressed or squeezed at the wrist.

A cataract is a clouding of the clear lens inside your eye. This cloudiness blocks light from reaching the back of the eye, making it harder to see clearly. A cataract can affect one or both eyes, but it doesn’t spread from one eye to the other.

Cerebral palsy is a group of neurological disorders that begin in infancy or early childhood and that mainly affect the body’s ability to move. Cerebral palsy is caused by damage to the developing brain before, during, or shortly after birth.

Chronic kidney disease is a condition in which kidneys are not able to filter blood the way they should.

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a long-term lung disease that makes it hard to breathe. COPD is caused by damage to the airways and/or other parts of the lung and the condition worsens over time.

Cirrhosis is a condition in which the liver is scarred and permanently damaged, preventing it from working normally.

Cleft lip and cleft palate are among the most common congenital anomalies (structural or functional disorders present at birth) that affect the face and mouth. With proper treatment, most children with cleft lip or cleft palate do well and lead healthy lives.