Diseases

What is Parkinson's Disease? Parkinson's disease is related to a loss of nerve cells in your brain that produce a chemical called dopamine. Dopamine is an important factor in controlling movement. The exact cause of PD is not yet known. Family history, aging, or...

What is Osgood-Schlatter Disease? Osgood-Schlatter disease occurs when there is irritation to the top, front portion of the shin bone (tibia) where the tendon attached to the kneecap (patella) meets the shin bone. It occurs when there is an increased amount of stress...