Kaposi sarcoma (KS) is a rare cancer that starts in the cells that line your blood vessels and lymph vessels. It causes abnormal growths. They often show up as red, purple or brown spots or lumps on ...

A severe headache, fever, and stiff neck are common symptoms of early-stage meningitis. Using a glass test can help detect non-fading purple or red pin-prick spots on your skin. Quick treatment with ...

Got a nasty stomach bug that won’t go away? It could be cyclosporiasis, a parasitic infection that causes weeks of debilitating diarrhea, cramps and bloating. This infection tends to occur during the ...

When Ada Blackjack agreed to join an Arctic expedition in 1921, she wasn’t seeking fame or adventure. She was a young Iñupiat woman from Alaska, and accepted the job as a cook and seamstress because ...

Difficulty breathing can be caused by allergic asthma or allergic rhinitis. Avoid allergens by keeping windows closed during pollen season and using zippered covers for pillows and mattresses. Allergy ...

Mark Gurarie is a writer covering health topics, technology, music, books, and culture. He also teaches health science and research writing at George Washington University's School of Medical and ...

Women with stroke may have unique symptoms like fatigue and nausea. Call for emergency medical help if you notice signs like difficulty speaking or weakness on one side of the body. Certain hormone ...

Some people with atrial fibrillation (Afib) don’t have any symptoms at all. You might not even know you have the condition in which your heartbeat is irregular and too fast. Afib may be detected ...

HPV (human papillomavirus) may not cause any symptoms. Since this virus is spread through intimate skin-to-skin contact, someone who has HPV might not know it unless they are getting routine testing ...