Rare Diseases

A rare disease is one that affects fewer than 200,000 people in the United States. There are nearly 7,000 rare diseases affecting more than 25 million Americans. The exact cause for many rare diseases is unknown, however for many, the problem can be traced to mutations (changes) in a single gene. Genetics are just one piece of the puzzle. Find information about rare diseases as well as patient resources.

COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Testing

The FDA has approved a test for COVID-19 (coronavirus). The test, which was developed by the CDC, uses samples from the nose, throat, or lungs. It enables fast, accurate diagnosis of the virus. The test is now allowed to be used at any CDC-approved lab across the country. Learn more about who may need to have a test for COVID-19, what happens during the test, and what the results may mean.

Teen Dating Violence

Teen dating violence affects millions of teens and includes physical and sexual violence, psychological aggression, and stalking. Nearly 1 in 11 female and 1 in 15 male high school students report having experienced physical dating violence in the last year. Learn more about strategies to promote healthy relationship skills and stop teen dating violence before it starts.

Low Vision

Low vision is a condition that makes it hard to do everyday activities like reading, driving, telling colors apart, and recognizing faces. The most common causes of low vision are usually age-related diseases, such as:

Age-related macular degeneration (AMD)
Cataracts
Diabetic retinopathy
Glaucoma

Find out more about the symptoms and diagnosis of low vision.

Can You Smell That?

If you can't, you may suffer from anosmia, or the partial or complete loss of your sense of smell. This condition may be temporary or permanent. Curiously, without your sense of smell, food may taste different. Learn more about what may cause you to lose your sense of smell.