Clinical depression in the elderly is common. Although, that doesn't mean it's normal. Late-life depression affects about 6 million Americans age 65 and older. But only 10% receive treatment for depression. The likely reason is that the elderly of...

The thyroid gland is affected by this inflammatory disease. The most common type of thyroiditis is Hashimoto's thyroiditis. This condition develops when your body produces antibodies that attack thyroid cells. The thyroid gland does not appear to ...

High blood sugar (hyperglycemia) affects people who have diabetes. Several facto...

Women may not be the only ones who suffer the effects of changing hormones. Some doctors are noticing that their male patients are reporting some of the same symptoms that women experience in perimenopause and menopause. The medical commun...

If you're a woman, you may be more familiar with the premenstrual syndrome than you'd like to be. But do you know when a problem period indicates that a visit to your doctor is in order? For most women, menstrual cycles last between 21 and...

Large arteries Open pop-up dialog box Close Large arteries Large arteries Takayasu's arteritis is a form of vasculitis — inflammation of the blood vessels — that damages the large arteries, especially the aorta. Chamber...