Health Topics A-Z

Acupuncture is a technique in which practitioners insert fine needles into the skin to treat health problems. It originated from traditional Chinese medicine and is now used worldwide.

Age-related hearing loss, also called presbycusis, is one of the most common conditions affecting older adults.

Age-related macular degeneration is an eye disease that can lead to significant loss of central vision. It happens when aging causes damage to the macula, the part of the eye that controls sharp, straight-ahead vision.

Consuming alcohol can affect every organ and system in the body. The more alcohol is consumed, the higher the risk to your health.

Alzheimer’s disease is a brain disorder that slowly destroys memory and thinking skills, and eventually, the ability to carry out the simplest tasks.

Amblyopia, commonly called “lazy eye,” is a vision condition that develops in childhood in which the brain and one eye fail to work together properly, causing reduced vision that worsens over time if left untreated.

Anxiety disorders are mental illnesses that cause people to feel intense and persistent fears and worries that interfere with their daily life. Treatments like psychotherapy and medicine can help people manage the symptoms of anxiety disorders.

Arthritis is a broad term referring to conditions that lead to joint inflammation.

Atopic dermatitis, commonly known as eczema, is a chronic inflammatory skin disease that primarily causes itching and can also cause other symptoms.

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a developmental disorder marked by persistent patterns of inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity that can interfere with daily functioning and development.