Body & Health Conditions Slideshows

All cancers are caused by an uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells, which interfere with the functions of normal cells and cause damage to organs. Here are ten of the deadliest cancers that exist nowadays.

Many people suffer from hair disorders that can cause many problems. This slideshow will discuss common hair disorders and how they affect millions of people around the world.

Aphasia is a common speech and language disorder affecting more than a million people in the United States. It is commonly caused by damage to specific areas of brain that facilitate communication. Find out more about its causes, symptoms, and treatment alternatives in this article.

Sleep apnea, that all too common condition of snoring, snorting, and breathlessness during sleep, does a lot more than disturb sleeping partners (and sometimes people in other rooms and even next door). Sleep apnea can also cause a number of serious consequences. Here are the top 10.

Ever felt a constant pain on your cheekbones and forehead? It could be sinusitis. Here you can learn what sinusitis is, how to detect it, treat it and prevent it.

Both animals we love, like cats, and animals we hate, like rats, can be the source of infectious diseases that affect tens of millions of people. From Ebola virus to cat scratch fever, here are 10 infections through which nature reminds humans that they are vulnerable, too.

The parasitic infestation known as scabies is intensely itchy, so itchy that the condition was once known as "seven year itch." Here is what you need to know about recognizing, treating, and preventing the spread of this infection that affects 300,000,000 people per year.

Heartburn can make life miserable, but there is nearly always some way to make it at least a little better. The most common medications for heartburn, however, have side effects that won't show up for years. Here are 10 things you need to know to make dealing with the condition easier.

Bad breath is mostly due to poor oral hygiene. But it also can suggest the presence of serious conditions like liver failure, lung abscesses, pneumonia, bronchiectasis and lung cancer. Brush your teeth, floss regularly and visit your physician in case of bad breath.

Moles and stains are birthmarks that make us unique and distinguishable from others. They can even make us famous! Read about the different types of birthmarks that we can have, learn how to identify them and what to do if you or someone in your family has a birthmark.