CAH is a condition in which a gene that tells the body how to make an enzyme called 21-hydroxylase, which helps make cortisol and aldosterone, doesn't work properly. For you to have CAH, both of your ...

Ulcerative colitis can cause many unwanted symptoms in people. This can include stomach and digestive problems that can vary from person to person with the potential to impact your life. Ulcerative ...

Jan. 9, 2025 -- Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a complex condition that affects the brain and spinal cord. How does MS impact the body? What are the symptoms of MS? We spoke with Michael Levy, MD, PhD, to ...

Long COVID is no joke. In 2022, 6.9% of US adults reported ever experiencing long COVID, according to the US Centers for Disease Control (CDC). From people complaining of fatigue to something thinking ...

Whether it's a sports accident, an automobile accident, or simply a daily fall, head injuries may occur to anyone. Perhaps one of the most prevalent though frequently ignored injuries is a concussion.

During menopause, declining estrogen levels cause the body to become more sensitive to a chemical called neurokinin B (NKB). NKB is in the hypothalamus, or the temperature regulation center. This ...