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Assisted living (AL) is a setting for older adults or in some centers, adults of any age who are living with disability.

Problems such as high blood pressure can weaken an area of the aorta over time. This can cause a tear in the lining of that area.

Acquired brain injury hapens when a sudden, external, physical assault damages the brain. It is one of the most common causes of disability and death in adults.

Detailed information on autosomal recessive genes.

Your feet are susceptible to many stresses. Foot pain and problems can cause pain, inflammation, or injury.

Detailed information on the adrenal gland, its anatomy and function

Barrett esophagus occurs when the normal cells that line your food pipe (esophagus) turn into cells not usually found in your body. The new cells take over because the lining of the esophagus has been damaged. The new, abnormal cells are called specialized columnar cells or intestinal metaplasia.

Bipolar disorder is a mood disorder. People with bipolar disorder switch between periods of mania and periods of depression. There is no cure, but medicine and therapy can help manage symptoms.

Alcoholic hepatitis is liver damage caused by drinking too much alcohol over time. Learn about symtpoms, diagnosis, treatment, and possible complications.