PTSD
A mental health condition triggered by experiencing or witnessing traumatic events.
Alzheimer's disease
A neurodegenerative disease involving abnormal protein tangles, leading to memory loss and cognitive decline.
cancer
๐ฅ +400%A disease characterized by uncontrolled cell growth, often leading to tumors
COVID
COVID, a viral disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus.
anxiety
๐ -50%A mental health condition involving persistent worry and physical sensations.
psychosis
A mental health disorder characterized by delusions, hallucinations, and disorganized thinking.
depression
๐ฅ +200%A mental health condition characterized by persistent feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and loss of interest.
testosterone
A hormone associated with male characteristics, also present in females and involved in sexual desire.
ADHD
A mental health condition involving persistent patterns of inattention and hyperactivity.
COVID-19
COVID-19 is a contagious disease caused by the coronavirus SARS-CoV-2.
leaky gut
Leaky gut is a condition where intestinal permeability allows toxins and bacteria to enter the bloodstream, causing inflammation.
ALS
A disease characterized by the degeneration of motor neurons, leading to muscle weakness and paralysis, which Maury Schwartz was dying of
bipolar disorder
A mental health disorder involving mood swings, psychotic features, and episodes of mania and depression.
borderline personality disorder
A mental health disorder characterized by persistent patterns of unstable interpersonal relationships, self-image, and impulsivity.
cetacean morbillivirus
A respiratory virus affecting whales and dolphins, causing mass die-offs.
colon cancer
A type of cancer affecting the colon, discussed in relation to rising rates and causes.
dementia
A neurodegenerative disorder affecting elderly individuals, characterized by cognitive decline and memory loss.
diabetes
A condition characterized by high blood sugar levels due to insulin resistance or deficiency.
Ehlers-Danlos syndrome
A medical condition characterized by joint hypermobility and tissue fragility, discussed as an example in the context of patient experience.
Endometriosis
A chronic inflammatory condition where tissue similar to the uterine lining grows outside the uterus.
familial hypercholesterolemia
Familial hypercholesterolemia is an inherited disorder characterized by high LDL cholesterol levels.
fibromyalgia
A chronic pain condition involving widespread musculoskeletal pain.
Migraine
Migraine, a neurological disorder characterized by intense headaches and associated symptoms.
mold
A common indoor fungus that can cause health issues, especially in enclosed environments.
PCOS
A hormone disorder characterized by irregular or absent ovulation and elevated androgen levels.
schizophrenia
A mental health disorder involving persistent delusions and hallucinations, often with schizophrenia.
stroke
A physical health condition characterized by sudden neurological impairment, often leading to death or disability.
tuberculosis
A bacterial infection caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis, historically a major infectious disease.
acne
A skin condition characterized by redness, swelling, and pustules, often affecting the face.
adrenal fatigue
Adrenal fatigue, a controversial condition related to chronic stress and adrenal gland function.
alopecia
A condition characterized by hair loss, also known as alopecia.
Alzheimererkrankung
A neurodegenerative disease characterized by memory loss, linked to hippocampal damage.
amyloid plaques
Amyloid plaques are protein aggregates found in the brains of Alzheimer's patients, associated with disease pathology.
Anorexie
A severe eating disorder involving extreme restriction of food intake leading to dangerously low body weight.
anosognosia
A mental health disorder involving a lack of awareness of one's own illness, often seen in schizophrenia spectrum disorders.
anxiety disorders
A mental health disorder involving excessive anxiety and worry.
arthritis
A chronic inflammatory disease affecting the joints, causing pain and disability.
Asian glow
A genetic condition affecting East Asian populations causing facial redness and warmth when drinking alcohol.
aspergillus
A mold species associated with aspergillus, known for producing mycotoxins.
atrial fibrillation
A medical condition involving abnormal heart rhythms, such as atrial fibrillation, which can affect blood pressure readings.
autoimmune disorders
A disease involving abnormal immune cell activity, leading to immune system attacking the body.
autosomal recessive form
A rare autosomal recessive form of familial hypercholesterolemia.
bacterial meningitis
A medical condition characterized by a severe bacterial infection affecting the brain, leading to coma
biological pathogen
A biological pathogen potentially used as an agroterrorism weapon, capable of destroying crops and poisoning humans
bird flu
A virus that primarily infects birds but has potential to infect humans, causing concern for pandemic risk.
brain tumor
A disease or disorder characterized by abnormal cell growth in the brain.
BRCA2
BRCA2, a gene associated with breast and ovarian cancer risk.
Breast Cancer
A type of breast cancer associated with genetic mutations and family history.
Brucella
A bacteria that animals can pass to humans, associated with whale infections.
bulimia
A mental health condition involving cycles of bulimia and related behaviors.