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Scleroderma is an ongoing (chronic) disease that causes abnormal growth of connective tissue. It can affect the joints, skin, and internal organs. It is degenerative and gets worse over time. Read this to learn more about scleroderma.

Detailed information on symptoms of chronic myelogenous leukemia.

Breast cancer in men is rare—less than 1% of all breast cancer occurs in men.

Cardiomyopathy is any disease of the heart muscle in which the heart loses its ability to pump blood effectively.

When the heart or blood vessels near the heart do not develop normally before birth, it's called a congenital heart defect (CHD). Learn about different types of CHDs, and how to help young teens transition successfully from pediatric care to adult care.

Rheumatic heart disease is a condition where the heart valves have been permanently damaged by rheumatic fever.

Yeast is a fungus normally found inside your body and on your skin. When too much yeast grows, it can cause an infection. Antifungal creams or medicines taken by mouth are used to treat it.

Cellulitis is a serious deep infection of the skin caused by bacteria. It often occurs in an area that has already had an injury or skin break.

Cold sores are small blisters around the mouth, caused by the herpes simplex virus. They are sometimes called fever blisters. The most common strain of the virus causing cold sores is herpes simplex virus 1. It can be spread by kissing or sharing eating utensils or even sharing towels.