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Gallstones

Gallstones

What are gallstones? Gallstones are small, pebble-like substances that develop in the gallbladder. The gallbladder is a small, pear-shaped sac located below your liver in the right upper abdomen. Gallstones…

Gastric Cancer (Stomach Cancer)

aka Stomach Cancer Stomach Cancer Defined Cancer that forms in tissues lining the stomach. About the Stomach The stomach is part of the digestive system. It is a hollow organ…

Genital Herpes (HSV-2)

What is Genital Herpes? Also called: HSV Genital herpes is a sexually transmitted disease (STD) caused by the herpes simplex viruses type 1 (HSV-1) or type 2 (HSV-2). Most genital…

Glaucoma

What is glaucoma? Glaucoma is a group of diseases that can damage the eye’s optic nerve and result in vision loss and blindness. Glaucoma occurs when the normal fluid pressure…

Gonorrhea

An Overview on Gonorrhea Gonorrhea is a curable sexually transmitted infection (STI). It is the second most commonly reported bacterial STI in the United States following chlamydia. In 2004, 330,132…

Gout

What Is Gout? Gout is one of the most painful forms of arthritis. It occurs when too much uric acid builds up in the body. The buildup of uric acid…