Disease

Disease is a disorder of the body or the mind. Diseases affect almost all forms of life, including animals, plants, and one-celled organisms. In people and other animals, diseases are a major cause of suffering, disability, and death. Plant diseases destroy crops, reduce harvests, and ruin gardens. This article discusses human diseases. Human diseases may occur as sudden illnesses, as long-term disabilities, or as an unavoidable result of aging. All people experience diseases at some time in… More »