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AIDS is caused by the human immunodeficiency virus, which kills or impairs cells of the immune system and progressively destroys the body's ability to fight infections and certain cancers.

Alcohol-induced liver disease is caused by heavy use of alcohol. The liver's job is to break down alcohol. If you drink more than it can process, it can become badly damaged.

A traumatic injury to the spine can cause a bruise, a partial tear, or a complete tear in the spinal cord. Read on for details about causes, symptoms, treatment, prevention, and management.

Sometimes called antiangiogenic therapy, this treatment may prevent the growth of cancer by blocking the formation of new blood vessels.

A-T is a rare childhood disease that affects the nervous system and other body systems.

Depression is a whole-body illness. It involves the body, mood, and thoughts. It is not a sign of weakness or a condition that can be willed or wished away. When you have depression, you can't "pull yourself together" and get better. Treatment is often needed and can be crucial to recovery.

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a long-term (chronic) condition that affects the intestine. IBS causes painful belly (abdominal) and bowel symptoms.

Hepatitis is an inflammation of the liver. Learn about the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, risk factors, treatment, and more.

Some breast changes or conditions are related to a young woman's menstrual cycle, but others may occur at any time. Most breast conditions are benign. Read more about breast changes in young women.