A comprehensive directory of 967 health topics from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), covering diseases, conditions, healthy living, workplace safety, environmental health, and more.
This section covers 967 health topics from the CDC A-Z Index. Each page contains content extracted from CDC.gov (public domain).
Cascade testing is informing family members of a genetic condition, then they get tested.
7 min readSymptoms of COPD include frequent coughing or wheezing, excess phlegm, and shortness of breath.
3 min readCystic fibrosis (CF) is a genetic disorder that causes problems with breathing and digestion.
4 min readKey insights about fleas in the U.S., germs they spread, control measures, and prevention tips.
3 min readFind out how insulin resistance can lead to type 2 diabetes.
4 min readInterstitial Cystitis (IC) is a condition resulting in recurring pain around the bladder.
3 min readLearn about peripheral arterial disease (PAD), the narrowing or blockage of the vessels
3 min readPlague is a disease that affects humans and other mammals, caused by the bacterium, Yersinia pestis.
1 min readLearn about pulmonary hypertension, which happens when the pressure in the blood vessels leading from the heart to the …
3 min readQ fever, caused by Coxiella burnetii, infects people through contaminated animal products and waste.
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