Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), a rare genetic condition, has recently drawn media attention amid growing calls from affected families to introduce newborn screening following harmful delays in ...

Once dismissed as a disease of old age, stroke is now a critical threat to Africa's next generation; driven by sickle cell complications, infections, and rising lifestyle risks ...

Polyneuropathy is a nerve disease caused by damage to many nerves, often due to conditions like diabetes or alcohol overuse. Symptoms of polyneuropathy may include pain, numbness, and weakness, ...

It takes them a while to get there, though. For a good chunk of their early life, they look like sleepy, fluffy marshmallows. Just look at this precious puddle of Ragdoll kittens! Their melty ...

Ranjit Varghese, M.D., pediatric orthopedic surgeon at Johns Hopkins Orthopaedics, discusses treatment of cerebral palsy. He explains the common challenges that result from cerebral palsy, how surgery ...

UTIs can cause pain when urinating, an increased urge to urinate, and blood or pus in the urine. UTIs that reach the kidneys can cause severe back pain and might be serious. Anyone who has ever had a ...