Some types of sickle cell disease cause severe illness, while others have a mild or unapparent course. Sickle cell disease is present from birth and inherited from genes you receive from your parents.

Almost 40% of Americans will receive a cancer diagnosis at some point in their lifetime — but certain types are more common than others, statistics show. USAFacts, a Washington-based nonprofit that ...

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) affects the nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord that control muscle movement. Different types of ALS cause symptoms to begin in a certain part of the body and ...

Cerebrovascular disease is a group of disorders that affects blood flow and involves at least one blood vessel in the brain. These issues can include blockages or bleeding. There are several types of ...

A congenital heart defect is a condition you’re born with. Types of heart defects vary in severity — with some, you’ll need surgery as a child, while others don’t need treatment until later in life or ...

Cancer survival in the U.S. has climbed to 70%, reflecting major advances in treatment, early detection and personalized care ...

A diet rich in protein — especially plant protein — may keep women healthier as they age, a new study suggests. In an analysis of data from more than 48,000 women, researchers found that each 3% ...

“Structural heart disease” is an umbrella term that refers to conditions that affect different structures within the heart. Some of these problems can be present at birth, while others develop later ...