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 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

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a long-term condition in which the kidneys become damaged or lose some of their ability to filter the blood properly. Because the kidneys help remove waste and extra fluid from the body, reduced kidney function can affect many parts of the body over time. CKD often develops gradually and may … Read more

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