High cholesterol is a condition in which the blood vessels (arteries) to the heart and other organs are damaged or blocked. This can lead to chest pain, heart attack, stroke, and other serious problems. High cholesterol is a risk factor for heart disease. It is estimated that 7.5% Of Americans have high cholesterol. What is …
A hiatus hernia is a common condition affecting around 7 million people in the United States. It is a small hole in the diaphragm or abdominal wall. The diaphragm is a muscle located in the chest wall that helps you breathe. The abdomen is the large cavity that holds the organs of the abdomen. The …
Hepatitis C is a serious liver disease caused by the hepatitis C virus (HCV). The hepatitis C virus is spread by blood contact with the blood of an infected person. The hepatitis C virus can infect people of any age, but most of the people infected with HCV are between the ages of 15 and …
Hepatitis A is an infection caused by a virus. Hepatitis A is the most common cause of acute hepatitis worldwide. Hepatitis A is spread through the air from person to person, most commonly through the fecal-oral route. It is also spread through contaminated food and water. This infection is caused by the hepatitis A virus …
Heart failure can be a serious condition that requires medical attention. It is an imbalance between the heart’s ability to pump blood and the body’s ability to remove it from the body. Heart failure is a condition in which the heart is not able to adequately pump blood to the rest of the body. What …
Hearing loss is not something you can treat. It is a problem with your ears and can affect your ability to hear. The severity of your hearing loss depends on the type of hearing loss you have. Hearing loss can sometimes be caused by a medical condition, but it can also be a side effect …
Headaches are the most common type of pain experienced by an individual. They are generally caused by an inflamed or irritated nerve in the brain. The pain can be either acute or chronic. Acute headaches are caused by the sudden onset of pain when something causes an injury. The pain often lasts for a few …
Head lice and nits are tiny, wingless insects. They’re oval-shaped, about the size of a sesame seed. They live on the human scalp, and their preferred habitat is a human scalp. Head lice and nits are called nits because they lay their eggs in the scalp. When the eggs hatch, they form small nymphs with …
Head and neck cancer is cancer that begins in the cells of the head or neck area. These cells are called head or neck squamous cells. Head and neck cancers are often named for the part of the body where they begin. Some head and neck cancers are cancer that begins at the base of …
Hay fever is a term that describes a condition that affects your nose and throat. It can be caused by allergies, and it can be passed on from one person to another by contact or sharing items. Hay fever is a common condition, with around 1 in 2 people in the UK suffering from it …
