Almost 40% of Americans will receive a cancer diagnosis at some point in their lifetime — but certain types are more common than others, statistics show. USAFacts, a Washington-based nonprofit that ...

There are many types of respiratory diseases, such as COPD, asthma, and obstructive sleep apnea. Smoking and exposure to certain substances are common risk factors. Respiratory diseases are conditions ...

Cancer is a leading cause of death both worldwide and in the U.S., with an estimated 1.78 million new cases reported in the country in 2021, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and ...

Autoimmune diseases vary widely, but all involve the immune system attacking healthy tissue. Examples include psoriatic disease, rheumatoid arthritis, and celiac disease. Autoimmune diseases can ...

Gaucher disease is a rare genetic disorder that causes the buildup of fatty substances in certain organs. Type 1 is the most common type of Gaucher disease, but it’s the least severe and has the most ...

Medically reviewed by Marissa Sansone, MDMedically reviewed by Marissa Sansone, MD Rheumatic diseases commonly affect the musculoskeletal system but can affect the entire body. People of all ages may ...

With the rise in Lyme disease cases in the US, it is increasingly important to stay current with the latest treatment ...

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) affects the nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord that control muscle movement. Different types of ALS cause symptoms to begin in a certain part of the body and ...

There are three common types of skin cancer in the United States: basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma and melanoma. Merkel cell carcinoma is a rare type of skin cancer. Fred Hutch Cancer ...