ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis) is a progressive and fatal neurodegenerative disease affecting nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord that control voluntary muscles, leading to muscle weakness, paralysis, and ultimately respiratory failure.
Many hormones also have scientific abbreviations and are grouped by chemical classes (e.g., peptide, steroid, amine). The nicknames often come from their most prominent and publicized effects on health or behavior.
A1C, also known as hemoglobin A1C or HbA1c, is a blood test that measures the average level of blood glucose (sugar) over the past two to three months.
Joint hypermobility syndrome is when one has very flexible joints because the joints are loose and stretchy when the ligaments that should make them stronger and support them are weak
Sjögren's disease is a chronic autoimmune disorder that mainly affects the glands that produce moisture in the body, such as those responsible for saliva and tears, resulting in symptoms like dry mouth and dry eyes