Influenza A: Symptoms, Causes, Treatment & Prevention

Doctor discussing influenza A symptoms and respiratory infection with a patient

Influenza A is a contagious respiratory infection caused by influenza A viruses. It is one of the major causes of seasonal flu in humans and can affect people of all ages. For many healthy people, influenza causes a temporary illness with fever, cough, tiredness, sore throat, headache, and body aches. However, the infection can sometimes … Read more

Asthma: Causes, Symptoms, Triggers, Treatment & Prevention

Doctor discussing asthma symptoms and breathing problems with a patient

Asthma is a long-term condition that affects the airways, the tubes that carry air into and out of the lungs. In people with asthma, the airways can become inflamed and narrowed, making it harder to breathe. Symptoms can come and go and may become worse when a person is exposed to certain triggers. Common asthma … Read more

Type 2 Diabetes: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment & Prevention

Doctor discussing type 2 diabetes and blood glucose management with a patient

Type 2 diabetes is a common chronic condition in which blood glucose, also called blood sugar, becomes too high. It develops when the body does not use insulin effectively and, over time, may also fail to produce enough insulin to keep blood glucose within a healthy range. Type 2 diabetes often develops gradually. Some people … Read more

High Blood Pressure (Hypertension): Causes, Symptoms, Treatment & Prevention

High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)

High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is one of the most common health conditions worldwide. It occurs when the force of blood against the walls of the blood vessels remains too high over time. Because hypertension often causes no obvious symptoms, a person may have it for years without knowing it. Untreated high blood pressure … Read more