Health Topics A-Z

Dry mouth, also called xerostomia, is a condition in which there is not enough saliva to keep the mouth wet.

Otitis media is inflammation or infection of the middle ear that can cause fluid to build up behind the eardrum.

Eating disorders are illnesses that affect a person’s eating behavior. They can have physical and mental health consequences. In some cases, they can even be life-threatening. With treatment, however, people can recover from eating disorders.

Endocrine disruptors are chemicals that interfere with the body’s hormones.

Endometriosis is a disease in which tissue similar to the lining of the uterus grows in other places in the body. It is one of the most common gynecological diseases, and its primary symptoms include pain and infertility.

Fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD) describe a range of lifelong conditions that can occur in people who were exposed to alcohol before birth.

Fibromyalgia is a chronic disorder causing widespread pain, fatigue, and other symptoms that can interfere with daily activities.

Floaters are small dark shapes that float across your vision. They can look like spots, threads, squiggly lines, or even little cobwebs.

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a chronic digestive disorder in which stomach contents back up into the esophagus, causing repeated symptoms or complications over time.

Glaucoma is a group of eye diseases that can cause vision loss or blindness by damaging the optic nerve - the nerve in the back the eye that connects the eye to the brain.