Immune
- Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia
- Inside the hollow area of the bones is a spongy core called bone marrow. It is here, that stem cells are produced. Stem...
- Acute Myeloid Leukemia
- Inside the hollow area of the bones is a spongy core called bone marrow. It is here, that stem cells are produced. Stem cells are...
- AIDS
- White blood cells, which are produced in the bones, are a major component of the body's immune system. When an infectious organism such as a...
- Allergen Vaccines
- An allergy occurs when the body reacts to substances it views as harmful. The substances, such as tree pollen, dust mites, or foods, are called...
- Allergic Rhinitis
- An allergy occurs when the body reacts to substances it can't tolerate. The substances, like tree pollen or dust mites, are called environmental antigens, or...
- Allergies
- An allergy occurs when the body reacts to substances it can't tolerate. The substances, like tree pollen or dust mites, are called environmental antigens, or...
- Anthrax
- During harsh conditions, the large, rod-shaped bacteria that cause Anthrax develop into spores that can be released into the air and inhaled. Inhaled spores are...
- Antibiotics
- Our body is constantly being invaded by foreign organisms. The body’s own immune system is the first line of defense. However, sometimes an illness occurs...
- Antihistamine
- An allergy occurs when the body reacts to substances it views as harmful. The substances, such as tree pollen or dust mites, are called allergens.
- Antiviral Drugs
- Viruses are infectious agents that enter and replicate within healthy cells. In order for the virus to attach, receptors on the virus must bind to...
- Bladder Infection
- The function of the bladder is to collect, store, and release urine. It is part of the urinary system along with the kidneys, the ureters,
- Chickenpox
- Chickenpox is an illness caused by the varicella-zoster virus. The virus is highly contagious and is spread by coming in contact with infected droplets from...
- Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
- Inside the hollow area of the bones is a spongy core called bone marrow. It is here, that stem cells are produced. Stem cells are...
- Chronic Myeloid Leukemia
- Inside the hollow area of the bones is a spongy core called bone marrow. It is here, that stem cells are produced. Stem cells are...
- Hepatitis
- The liver is an organ located in the upper right side of the abdomen and it is part of the digestive system. It performs several...
- Herpes
- Herpes, or herpes simplex, is a viral infection that causes sores that most often appear on the face or in the genital area. There are...
- Hodgkins Lymphoma
- The lymphatic system is part of the body’s immune system. The lymph nodes throughout the body are connected by a network of lymph vessels. Lymph...
- Immunization
- The circulatory system is comprised of both red blood cells and white blood cells. White blood cells are part of the immune system and continuously...
- Influenza
- Influenza, or the flu, is caused by one of several types of viruses that can spread quickly from person to person via airborne particles.If the...
- Lupus
- Normally, the body's immune system makes proteins called antibodies that protect it from illness. The antibodies attach themselves to harmful bacteria and viruses called antigens,
- Lyme Disease
- Tiny deer ticks can carry a harmful bacteria that causes Lyme disease. This bacteria, Borrelia burgdorferi, can be transmitted to humans if a person receives...
- Measles
- Measles is a highly contagious disease caused by the measles virus. Infected people have the measles virus in the mucus of their nose and throat.
- Meningitis
- The brain is surrounded and protected by the bones of the skull, cranial meninges, and cerebrospinal fluid.Meningitis is the infection of the meninges, the membrane...
- Mold
- The development of mold in the home can pose potentially harmful health risks. Molds are a type of fungi that can live both indoors and...
- Multiple Myeloma
- Inside the hollow area of the bones is a spongy core called bone marrow. It is here, that stem cells are produced. Stem cells are...
- Mumps
- Mumps is a contagious viral infection caused by the paramyxovirus. The virus is spread through contact with infected saliva. When an infected person sneezes or...
- Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma
- The lymphatic system is part of the body's immune system, which is responsible for keeping the body free of disease. The lymph nodes throughout the...
- Poison Ivy
- Your skin is one of the first parts of your body to come in contact with the environment. Contact with certain substances, however, can sometimes...
- Rheumatoid Arthritis - Hand
- The skeletal system provides the framework for the body and protects the internal organs. Joints exist where two bones meet to allow movement and flexibility...
- Rheumatoid Arthritis - Knee
- The skeletal system provides the framework for the body and protects the internal organs. Joints exist where two bones meet to allow movement and flexibility...
- Splenectomy
- The spleen is a relatively fragile organ located in the upper left quadrant of the abdomen, behind the stomach. It helps produce, store and filter...
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- An upper respiratory infection is another way of saying that a person has a cold. A cold is a minor infection of the nose and...
- Urinary Tract Infection
- The urinary system comprises the kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra. The kidneys act as a filter and remove wastes from the blood in the form...
- Vaccines
- An illness can be caused by pathogens -- bacteria and viruses that cause disease. These foreign invaders can enter the body in different ways, such...
- Yeast Infection
- The female reproductive system consists of the ovaries, fallopian tubes, uterus, and vagina.The vagina is a muscular canal that leads from the outside of the...
