Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is a progressive and irreversible brain disorder that slowly destroys memory and thinking skills. It is the most common cause of dementia, a group of brain disorders that affect a person’s ability to function independently. Alzheimer’s disease is characterized by the accumulation of abnormal protein deposits in the brain that interfere with […]
Lyme Disease
Learn about the causes, risk factors, symptoms, and treatment options for Lyme disease, along with prevention tips to help you reduce your risk of Lyme disease.
Crohn’s Disease
In the United States, there are currently 700,000 people affected by Crohn’s disease (CD). Crohn’s disease is a chronic inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) that causes inflammation of the digestive system, which is made up of the gastrointestinal tract (abbreviated as the GI tract or digestive tract), the liver, pancreas, and gallbladder. Crohn’s can affect any […]
What is ALS?
Learn about Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), including the types, symptoms, diagnosis process, treatment options, and available resources.