Health Guides
Browse our list of detailed information guides that group together a variety of articles for frequently diagnosed conditions.
Look up a condition by letter
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Allergies
Allergies are an overreaction by your immune system to a substance or food that is not considered harmful to most other people. Substances that cause allergies are called allergens or “triggers”.
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Asthma
Asthma is a common inflammatory lung disease which can lead to attacks of wheezing, shortness of breath, chest tightness, and coughing.
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Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
ADHD is a common behavioral disorder diagnosed in roughly 10 percent of school-aged children and adolescents.
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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
The most common forms of COPD are chronic bronchitis and emphysema. Both are chronic illnesses that impair airflow in the lungs. Most cases of COPD are related to cigarette smoking.
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COVID-19
COVID-19, or coronavirus disease, is the disease caused by SARS-CoV-2 (severe acute respiratory syndrome coronaviurus 2) the novel coronavirus identified in Wuhan, China in December 2019.
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Crohn’s Disease
Crohn’s disease is an inflammatory bowel disease. It causes damage in the digestive tract, most often in the small and large intestines.
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Depression
Depression is a major illness that takes the pleasure out of life, saps energy, and makes it hard to get through the day.
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Diabetes
Diabetes is a condition where the body cannot maintain normal blood glucose levels. There are 3 main types: gestational, type 1, type 2 plus a stage before called pre-diabetes.
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Heart Disease
Heart disease is any disorder that affects the heart's ability to function normally. The most common cause is narrowing or blockage of the coronary arteries.
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Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common disorder that affects the large intestine. Once people develop IBS they usually have it long term (for life).
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Migraine
A migraine is a very intense headache that is usually felt as a throbbing or pulsing pain on one side of the head and accompanied by a sensitivity to light or sounds.
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Multiple Sclerosis
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a condition that affects the nervous system, including the brain, spinal cord, and optic nerves. It is a long-term, life-long disease that typically gets worse with time.
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Psoriasis
Psoriasis is a common skin condition characterized by red, scaly, itchy and thickened areas of skin. There are several different types and it can affect the skin, nails, and scalp.
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Sleep Disorders
Sleep disorders are conditions that stop you from getting a good night's sleep on an ongoing basis. They can affect the quality and amount of sleep you get, which can impair your ability to function during the day.