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Alzheimer's: Managing sleep problems
Sleep troubles may affect people with dementia. These tips can help you both get the rest that you need.October 30, 2024 -
Swimmer's ear
The moisture from water left in the ear after swimming or bathing can lead to this infection in the outer ear canal.April 15, 2025 -
Airplane ear
Fullness in the ear can happen an airplane that's taking off or landing. It's because the air pressure on the middle ear and air pressure outside the ear are out of balance.April 15, 2025 -
Diagnosing Alzheimer's disease
Even though there isn't a cure, early diagnosis of Alzheimer's dementia is important.April 16, 2026 -
Impetigo
Learn about the symptoms, causes and treatment of this highly contagious bacterial skin infection common in infants and young children.April 19, 2023 -
Boils and carbuncles
Learn about symptoms, causes, treatment and prevention of these painful pus-filled infections that cause bumps under your skin or leaking sores.September 18, 2021 -
Hammertoe and mallet toe
These foot conditions cause a bend in a toe or toes. Proper footwear can help prevent this bend in a toe or ease the pain of it.May 20, 2025 -
Morton neuroma
Learn how this painful foot condition is diagnosed and treated.November 3, 2025 -
Giant cell arteritis
Headache, jaw pain with chewing, and scalp tenderness are the most common symptoms of this inflammation of the lining of the arteries.June 2, 2026 -
Dizziness
People feel dizzy for various reasons. How long the feeling lasts and any other symptoms you have can help pinpoint the cause.November 2, 2024 -
Hemochromatosis
This liver condition usually runs in families. It causes your body to absorb too much iron from the foods you eat. Learn about symptoms, causes and treatment.February 9, 2026 -
Zollinger-Ellison syndrome
In this rare disease, tumors in the digestive tract cause excess production of a certain hormone. High levels of this hormone increase stomach acid, leading to peptic ulcers.November 5, 2024 -
Burning mouth syndrome
This burning sensation, without an obvious cause, may affect the tongue, gums, lips, cheeks, roof of your mouth or large areas of your mouth.February 22, 2023 -
Cancer prevention: 7 tips to reduce your risk
Real-life ways to lower your risk of cancer.November 23, 2024 -
Dry eyes
Eyes feeling dry and uncomfortable? Inadequate tear production is a common — and very treatable — eye condition. Find out what causes it and how to relieve symptoms.September 23, 2022 -
Scabies
Learn more about this condition that spreads easily. It causes intense itching, most often where the skin folds, such as around joints.February 7, 2026 -
Depression in women: Understanding the gender gap
Women are diagnosed with depression more often than men are. Discover what factors may contribute to that increased risk.January 29, 2019 -
Aging: What to expect
Understand the natural changes that come with getting older.November 1, 2024
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