Chronic hepatitis D virus (HDV) coinfection in people with chronic hepatitis B is associated with rapid progression to liver cirrhosis and high mortality. In 2020, the estimated global HDV burden ...

Chronic malabsorption syndromes such as Crohn disease, chronic pancreatitis, and short bowel syndrome are associated with an increased risk for AMD.

The projections show the growing impact of lifestyle-related risk factors and gaps in early detection—while pointing to clear steps people can take now to reduce their risk. “These rising cancer rates ...

Extreme cold brought on by winter storms can pose serious health concerns — from frostbite and hypothermia to heart strain and breathing problems. Heavy snow, sleet, and freezing rain can also create ...

Nearly a month after the Real Housewives of New York City alum announced she was diagnosed with stage 2 chronic kidney disease, she revealed her condition has progressed to stage 3A. “I just left the ...

Katlein Franca, MD, is a dermatologist and clinical associate professor of Dermatology & Cutaneous Surgery and Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences at the University of Miami. Doctors use a process of ...

Bethenny Frankel revealed that her chronic kidney disease diagnosis has moved into the next stage. “Just left the kidney doctor, he said I actually have stage 3A chronic kidney disease which is right ...

Rare diseases are complex medical disorders that are notoriously difficult to diagnose because many present with a wide variety of symptoms that can overlap with more common illnesses. Currently, ...