Cardiovascular System
Blood pressure remains too high, putting stress on arteries and the heart.
What is Hypertension?
Airways become inflamed and narrow, making breathing difficult.
What is Asthma?
Progressive brain disorder that causes memory loss and confusion.
What is Alzheimer's?
Virus destroys white blood cells, weakening the immune system
What is HIV/AIDS?
Blood flow to part of the brain is blocked or a blood vessel bursts, damaging brain tissue.
What is Stroke?
Common viral infection that attacks the respiratory system
What is Influenza(flu)?
Movement disorder caused by the loss of dopamine-producing brain cells.
What is Parkinson's disease?
Immune system attacks healthy tissues throughout the body.
What is Lupus?
Blood clot or bleeding in the brain
What causes a stroke?
Infection causes the lungs’ air sacs to fill with fluid or pus
What is Pneumonia?
Repeated seizures caused by abnormal electrical activity in the brain
What is Epilepsy?
Sores form in the stomach or small intestine lining
What is Peptic Ulcer Disease?
Buildup of plaque (fat and cholesterol) in the arteries reduces blood flow to the heart.
What is Coronary Artery Disease?
Bacterial infection that attacks the lungs and can spread through the air.
What is Tuberculosis(TB)?
Autoimmune disease that damages the protective covering (myelin) of nerves.
What is Multiple Sclerosis(MS)?
Immune system attacks the joints, causing swelling and pain
What is Rheumatoid Arthritis?
Atherosclerosis, smoking, poor diet.
What are the causes of Coronary Artery Disease?
Long-term damage to the lungs that makes breathing hard.
What is Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)?
Buildup of abnormal proteins in the brain
What causes Alzheimer's?
The body cannot properly use or make insulin, leading to high blood sugar.
What is Diabetes Mellitus?