Seniors

What is pancreatic cancer? Pancreatic cancer is a disease in which cancer cells form on your pancreas. Your pancreas is an organ. It is located behind your stomach and in front of your spine. It produces juices that break down food and control blood

Parkinson’s disease is a movement disorder that affects the nervous system and causes tremors, slowed movements and stiff muscles.

Peripheral arterial disease is a blood flow problem in the arteries, especially the legs. Claudication is pain in the leg…

Peyronie’s disease is the buildup of fibrous scar tissue in the penis, causing it to curve.

Prescription drug abuse is when people misuse prescribed medicines. Most older adults who suffer from prescription drug abuse do so…

Pressure sores are sores on your skin. They’re usually caused by being in a bed or wheelchair nearly all the…

Prostatitis is an inflammation of the prostate gland that happens when the tissue becomes swollen an irritated.

Pseudogout is a type of arthritis that causes painful swelling in one or more of your joints. It can lead…

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic (lasting) inflammatory disorder. It causes swelling and pain in the lining of your…

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a common virus that makes it hard to breathe. RSV is common in children under…

Learn about the symptoms, causes and treatment of sexual dysfunction disorders.

Shingles is a painful skin rash. It is also called zoster or herpes zoster. It is caused by the same…

Sjögren’s syndrome is an autoimmune disease that causes dry mouth and dry eyes. It can also cause dryness in other…