Eye cancer is often curable if it’s contained to your eye. It’s harder to treat if the cancer spreads to other tissues. People with ocular melanoma, or melanoma of the eye, live at least 5 years after ...

A cancer diagnosis often comes with overwhelming emotions and a flood of unfamiliar medical terms that can spark even more fear. But understanding these terms can help you feel more in control of your ...

In 1981, physicians in Los Angeles reported five young patients with Pneumocystis pneumonia, a rare lung infection later recognized as the first sign of HIV infection and a defining illness of AIDS.

Thalassemia is an inherited blood disorder that affects your body’s ability to produce hemoglobin and healthy red blood cells, making it extremely debilitating. According to experts, it leads you to ...