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Ewing sarcoma
Topic | Updated on December 29, 2023
A cancer that most often occurs in and around the bones.
Migraine
Disease | Updated on July 7, 2023
Find out about painful migraines that can last hours to days. Also can cause nausea and vomiting and reacting to light and sound.
Long QT syndrome
Disease | Updated on July 19, 2024
Learn more about the causes and treatment of this heart rhythm disorder that can cause fast, chaotic heartbeats.
Acute coronary syndrome
Disease | Updated on May 16, 2023
Know the symptoms, causes and treatment of this heart condition. The term refers to many conditions that cause sudden, low blood flow to the heart.
Video: Using a metered dose asthma inhaler and spacer
Video | Updated on January 4, 2020
Watch this video to see how to use a metered dose asthma inhaler and spacer.
Joint protection for people with hand arthritis
Article | Updated on August 25, 2023
Joint protection — photos showing joint protection techniques to avoid hand arthritis pain.
Ramsay Hunt syndrome
Disease | Updated on October 12, 2021
A shingles outbreak can affect the facial nerve near one of your ears, potentially causing facial paralysis and hearing loss.
Sleep apnea
Topic | Updated on May 25, 2018
A potentially serious sleep disorder in which breathing repeatedly stops and starts.
Calcium and calcium supplements: Achieving the right balance
Article | Updated on November 1, 2022
Considering calcium supplements? First figure out how much calcium you need. Then weigh the pros and cons of supplements.
Eating disorder treatment: Know your options
Article | Updated on July 24, 2024
Depending on your eating disorder and its symptoms, treatment may include a mix of talk therapy, nutrition education and medicines.
Kidney cancer
Disease | Updated on August 17, 2024
Learn about the symptoms, diagnosis and treatments for this type of cancer that begins in the kidney.
Vaginal atrophy
Disease | Updated on September 17, 2021
Read about this condition that causes vaginal and urinary symptoms, often after menopause. It's also called genitourinary syndrome of menopause.
Menstrual cramps
Disease | Updated on April 30, 2022
Menstrual cramps — pain in the lower abdomen just before or during menstrual periods — can range from mild to severe. Learn about treatment options.
Outpatient joint replacement: Is it a safe option?
Answer | Updated on January 25, 2023
Joint replacement of the hip, knee and shoulder can be done safely as outpatient surgery. Most people can go home the same day as the procedure.
Hormone therapy for prostate cancer
TestProcedure | Updated on June 9, 2023
Find out what to expect during testosterone-blocking therapy. Learn about choices, including medicines and surgery.
ANA test
TestProcedure | Updated on August 17, 2022
An antinuclear antibody (ANA) test is one test used to help determine if you have an autoimmune disease such as lupus.
Carotid ultrasound
TestProcedure | Updated on January 12, 2023
This test examines the blood flow through the arteries in the neck that deliver blood from the heart to the brain.
Pap smear
TestProcedure | Updated on July 20, 2024
A Pap smear, also called a Pap test, is used for cervical cancer screening. Learn how it's done and what the results might mean.
Acute coronary syndrome
Topic | Updated on July 24, 2024
Any condition related to sudden, reduced blood flow to the heart.
Atherosclerosis
Topic | Updated on July 24, 2024
The buildup of fats, cholesterol and other substances in and on the artery walls.
Atrial fibrillation
Topic | Updated on June 13, 2017
An irregular, often rapid heart rate that commonly causes poor blood flow.
Benign prostatic hyperplasia
Topic | Updated on February 14, 2024
Linked to aging, this condition causes the prostate gland to get bigger and cause trouble with urinating.
Dislocation of hip
Topic | Updated on October 18, 2023
An injury in which the hip joint is moved out of place.
Keratoconjunctivitis sicca
Topic | Updated on June 13, 2017
Dry eye that occurs when tears aren't able to provide adequate moisture.
Mastoiditis
Topic | Updated on March 12, 2024
An infection caused by germs called bacteria that affect the mastoid bone behind the ear.
Pneumonia
Topic | Updated on June 13, 2017
Infection that inflames air sacs in 1 or both lungs, which may fill with fluid.
Rectocele
Topic | Updated on October 13, 2023
A bulge of tissue into the vagina that occurs when the tissue between the rectum and the vagina weakens or tears.
Prostate cancer metastasis: Where does prostate cancer spread?
Answer | Updated on February 18, 2023
Prostate cancer can spread (metastasize) just about anywhere in the body, but it's most likely to spread to the lymph nodes and bones.
Mayo Clinic Minute: Steam treatment for enlarged prostate
Video | Updated on July 30, 2022
Find out how steam treatment for enlarged prostate works.
Gout diet: What's allowed, what's not
Article | Updated on June 25, 2022
A gout diet isn't a treatment for gout, but it may help you manage your attacks.
Ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS)
Disease | Updated on July 19, 2024
Noninvasive breast cancer often has no symptoms. Find out about the causes, diagnosis and treatment of this form of breast cancer.
Heart failure
Disease | Updated on April 20, 2023
Learn about this chronic disease that needs lifelong management. Find out what treatments help you live longer and may even strengthen your heart.
Arteriosclerosis / atherosclerosis
Disease | Updated on July 1, 2022
Learn about the symptoms, causes and treatments for hardening of the arteries.
Ankylosing spondylitis
Disease | Updated on March 12, 2024
Learn about this inflammatory disease that can cause some of the vertebrae in the spine to fuse over time.
Bladder cancer
Disease | Updated on March 29, 2024
Blood in the urine (hematuria) sometimes is a sign of bladder cancer. Learn about other bladder cancer signs and symptoms and explore treatment options.
Enlarged spleen (splenomegaly)
Disease | Updated on August 25, 2023
Learn about what your spleen does and what can happen if it becomes enlarged.
Hearing aids: How to choose the right one
Article | Updated on September 20, 2022
Find out how to choose the right hearing aid.
Diabetic neuropathy types: Symptoms tell the story
Article | Updated on March 15, 2024
Depending on which type of this condition you have, certain parts of the body may be affected. That can cause symptoms to vary.
Coronary artery disease
Disease | Updated on June 14, 2024
Know the warning signs of this common heart condition often caused by clogged, narrowed arteries and how lifestyle changes can lower your risk.
Calcium supplements: A risk factor for heart attack?
Answer | Updated on March 23, 2023
Learn about the possible link between calcium supplements and heart attacks.
Gender dysphoria
Disease | Updated on May 14, 2024
Learn about the treatments that can help alleviate discomfort that can arise when there's a difference between gender identity and sex assigned at birth.
Living wills and advance directives for medical decisions
Article | Updated on August 2, 2022
Living wills and other advance directives describe your treatment preferences in end-of-life situations when you can't speak for yourself.
Vaginal cancer
Disease | Updated on October 27, 2023
Learn about the symptoms of this rare type of cancer. Treatments for cancer of the vagina include surgery, radiation therapy and chemotherapy.
Ureteral cancer
Disease | Updated on September 30, 2022
Find out how doctors use minimally invasive surgery to treat this rare cancer that forms in the tubes that connect your kidneys to your bladder.
Glioblastoma multiforme
Topic | Updated on June 14, 2024
A type of cancer that starts in the brain or spine.
Bone scan
TestProcedure | Updated on April 2, 2024
This diagnostic test can be used to check for cancer that has spread to the bones, skeletal pain that can't be explained, bone infection or a bone injury.
Acne
Topic | Updated on October 21, 2023
A skin condition that occurs when hair follicles plug with oil and dead skin cells.
Aortic dissection
Topic | Updated on November 18, 2023
A tear in the inner layer of the body's main artery, called the aorta.
Bone loss
Topic | Updated on July 22, 2023
When the body doesn't replace bone as fast as it breaks bone down.
Essential tremor
Topic | Updated on June 13, 2017
A nervous system disorder that causes rhythmic shaking.
Heart failure
Topic | Updated on June 13, 2017
A chronic condition in which the heart doesn't pump blood as well as it should.
Jaundice
Topic | Updated on June 13, 2017
Yellow skin caused by the buildup of bilirubin in the blood.
Keratitis
Topic | Updated on June 13, 2017
Inflammation of the clear tissue on the front of the eye (cornea).
Listeriosis
Topic | Updated on March 12, 2024
An illness caused by infection with bacteria and spread through contaminated food.
Raynaud's phenomenon
Topic | Updated on June 13, 2017
A condition in which some areas of the body feel numb and cool in certain conditions.
Insulin and weight gain: Keep the pounds off
Article | Updated on September 1, 2022
Understand why weight gain is linked to insulin treatment, and find out how to dodge those extra pounds while still managing your blood sugar.
Nail fungus
Disease | Updated on May 15, 2024
Learn about symptoms, treatment and prevention of this common infection among older adults that causes nails to discolor and crumble.
Amenorrhea
Disease | Updated on February 9, 2023
Absence of menstruation (amenorrhea) may be linked to an underlying, treatable problem. Learn about amenorrhea causes and when to seek help.
Self-harm
Topic | Updated on May 25, 2018
The act of deliberately harming the surface of one's own body, such as cutting or burning.
Blackheads
Topic | Updated on October 21, 2023
An open pore clogged with oil, which has turned brown when exposed to the air.
Virtual colonoscopy
TestProcedure | Updated on July 6, 2023
Unlike other colon cancer screening tests, this imaging test doesn't use a scope to examine your colon. Learn how it works and what to expect.
Balance exercises
Article | Updated on August 20, 2024
These exercises can improve balance and help prevent falls. See how they're done.
Parkinson's test (a-Synuclein seed amplification assay)
TestProcedure | Updated on October 13, 2023
Learn how this test may affect how Parkinson's disease is diagnosed in the future.
Overactive bladder
Disease | Updated on March 2, 2024
Learn how you can get relief for sudden urges to urinate, which may point to overactive bladder or urinary incontinence.
Bulimia nervosa
Disease | Updated on February 29, 2024
In this serious eating disorder, people lose control and eat large amounts of food. Then they get rid of it in unhealthy ways by purging, such as vomiting.
Social anxiety disorder (social phobia)
Disease | Updated on June 19, 2021
Learn more on this disorder where everyday interactions cause significant worry and self-consciousness because you fear being judged negatively by others.
Small vessel disease
Disease | Updated on November 9, 2021
Also called coronary microvascular disease, this type of heart disease can be hard to detect. Know the symptoms and how it's diagnosed and treated.
Melanoma pictures to help identify skin cancer
Article | Updated on December 16, 2023
See pictures of this type of skin cancer to know what skin changes might cause worry.
Basal cell carcinoma
Disease | Updated on October 1, 2021
Learn about symptoms, treatment and prevention of this common skin cancer that often occurs on the head and neck.
Debunking COVID-19 myths
Article | Updated on May 16, 2024
Some information you come across about COVID-19 may be out of date or false. Learn about COVID-19 myths so you can bust them when you see them.
Stress fractures
Disease | Updated on May 20, 2021
Stress fractures are tiny cracks in bones often caused by overuse or osteoporosis. Learn how to prevent and treat them.
Sprained ankle
Disease | Updated on August 11, 2022
Sprained ankle — Injury to a ligament of the ankle can usually be treated with at-home care and appropriate exercises to get you back on your feet.
Bedsores (pressure ulcers)
Disease | Updated on February 22, 2024
These areas of damaged skin and tissue are caused by sustained pressure — often from a bed or wheelchair — that reduces blood flow to vulnerable areas of the body.
Wart
Topic | Updated on October 18, 2023
A small, fleshy bump on the skin or mucous membrane caused by human papillomavirus.
Pancreatic cancer
Disease | Updated on May 4, 2024
Learn about symptoms, risk factors, prevention, diagnosis, surgery, chemotherapy and other treatments for this serious condition affecting the pancreas.
Kidney cysts
Disease | Updated on July 13, 2022
These round, fluid-filled pouches on or in the kidneys are sometimes discovered during imaging tests. Find out when treatment may be needed.
Cryotherapy for prostate cancer
TestProcedure | Updated on April 27, 2023
Find out how very cold temperatures are used to freeze tissue and treat prostate cancer. Learn about the side effects and potential benefits of cryotherapy.
Holter monitor
TestProcedure | Updated on April 16, 2024
This wearable device keeps track of the heart's rhythm during daily activities. Learn when you might need one and what to expect.
Feminizing surgery
TestProcedure | Updated on May 14, 2024
Find out how feminizing surgical procedures can help better align the body with a person's gender identity.
Telestroke (stroke telemedicine)
TestProcedure | Updated on January 18, 2023
Telestroke or stroke telemedicine uses technology to provide expert stroke care in smaller communities.
Drug addiction (substance use disorder)
Disease | Updated on October 4, 2022
Drug addiction affects your brain and behavior to the point where you can't control your use of legal or illegal drugs, even when you know they cause harm.
Coccidioidomycosis
Topic | Updated on December 19, 2023
An infection, also called valley fever, caused by coccidioides fungi.
Community-acquired pneumonia
Topic | Updated on June 13, 2017
A common type of pneumonia that occurs outside of health care facilities.
Ductal carcinoma
Topic | Updated on April 2, 2024
A type of breast cancer that starts in a milk duct of the breast.
Head lice infestation
Topic | Updated on March 14, 2024
The presence of lice in the hair on the head.
Hirsutism
Topic | Updated on November 22, 2023
Unwanted male-pattern hair growth on a woman's face, chest, and back.
Mammary ductal carcinoma
Topic | Updated on April 2, 2024
Breast cancer that starts in a milk duct of the breast.
Osteoarthritis
Topic | Updated on May 12, 2023
Type of arthritis that occurs when flexible tissue at the ends of bones wears down.
Social anxiety disorder
Topic | Updated on June 13, 2017
Chronic mental health condition in which social interactions cause irrational anxiety.
Tooth impaction
Topic | Updated on June 13, 2017
A condition in which a tooth fails to fully emerge (erupt).
Pneumonia
Disease | Updated on June 13, 2020
Pneumonia — Learn about the symptoms, causes and treatment of this serious lung infection.
Erectile dysfunction
Disease | Updated on March 29, 2022
Understand what can cause the inability to get and keep an erection firm enough for sex and the possible treatment options.
Narcissistic personality disorder
Disease | Updated on April 6, 2023
This mental disorder includes an unreasonably high sense of importance, a need for excessive admiration, fragile self-esteem, and troubled relationships.
Intermittent explosive disorder
Disease | Updated on January 6, 2024
This mental health condition involves sudden bouts of impulsive, aggressive, violent behavior or verbal outbursts that cause major distress in life.
Muscle strains
Disease | Updated on October 11, 2022
Minor strains may only overstretch a muscle or tendon, while more severe injuries may involve partial or complete tears in these tissues.
Morning-after pill
TestProcedure | Updated on July 2, 2024
This type of emergency birth control can help prevent a pregnancy after sex if protection wasn't used or didn't work.
Placental abruption
Topic | Updated on February 21, 2023
A serious problem during pregnancy that involves the placenta, the organ that brings oxygen and nutrients to the baby.
Exercise after pregnancy: How to get started
Article | Updated on March 13, 2024
Exercising after pregnancy can give you the energy you need to care for your baby. Follow these strategies to stay safe and motivated.
Contractions
Topic | Updated on February 28, 2024
Tightening of uterine muscles during pregnancy, often referring to contractions during childbirth.
Myomectomy
TestProcedure | Updated on June 28, 2022
This surgical procedure to treat uterine fibroids tries to preserve fertility using a variety of approaches.
Fetal surgery
TestProcedure | Updated on March 24, 2021
This procedure is done on an unborn baby (fetus) in the mother's uterus to improve outcomes of children with certain birth defects, such as spina bifida.
Postpartum depression
Disease | Updated on November 24, 2022
Learn the risk factors and symptoms of depression in new mothers, as well as effective treatment that can help you manage symptoms and bond with your baby.
Minipill (progestin-only birth control pill)
TestProcedure | Updated on January 13, 2023
This oral contraceptive, sometimes called the minipill, contains only the hormone progestin and no estrogen.
HELLP syndrome
Topic | Updated on March 1, 2024
A serious complication of high blood pressure during pregnancy.
Postpartum complications: What you need to know
Article | Updated on March 7, 2024
Learn about self-care after childbirth and the symptoms of a possible problem.
Preeclampsia
Disease | Updated on April 15, 2022
Learn about the diagnosis, treatment of this pregnancy complication of high blood pressure with related damage to the kidneys or other organs.
Ampullary cancer
Disease | Updated on December 5, 2023
Learn more about the causes, diagnosis and treatments for cancer of the ampulla of Vater.
Hemochromatosis
Disease | Updated on January 6, 2023
This liver disorder causes your body to absorb too much iron from the foods you eat. Learn about symptoms, causes and treatment for this condition that usually runs in families.
Prescription drug abuse
Disease | Updated on October 25, 2022
Using a prescription medicine in a way not intended by the prescriber can lead to drug abuse. Learn about risk factors and treatment for drug misuse.
Asthma: Steps in testing and diagnosis
Article | Updated on January 25, 2024
Think you or your child might have asthma? Here's what's involved in making a diagnosis.
Chronic lymphocytic leukemia
Disease | Updated on August 23, 2024
Learn about this cancer that forms in white blood cells called lymphocytes. Treatments include chemotherapy, targeted therapy and immunotherapy.
Feminizing hormone therapy
TestProcedure | Updated on July 12, 2024
Find out more about feminizing hormonal treatment used to better align the body with a person's gender identity.
Laser resurfacing
TestProcedure | Updated on June 28, 2024
Explore your options and learn what to expect from this treatment to improve the appearance of your facial skin.
End-stage renal disease
Disease | Updated on October 10, 2023
When kidneys no longer function well enough to meet a body's needs, treatment involves kidney dialysis or kidney transplant.
Uterine prolapse
Disease | Updated on September 8, 2022
Find out more about the symptoms and possible treatments, including surgical repair, for this pelvic floor disorder.
Trichomoniasis
Topic | Updated on May 25, 2024
A sexually transmitted infection caused by a parasite.
Stage 4 prostate cancer
Disease | Updated on April 30, 2024
Find out about diagnosis and treatment of this cancer that has spread to the lymph nodes or other parts of the body.
Trichomoniasis
Disease | Updated on May 17, 2022
This common sexually transmitted infection is caused by a parasite. Reduce your risk by using condoms when you have sex.
Bulimia nervosa
Topic | Updated on June 13, 2017
A serious eating disorder marked by binging, followed by methods to avoid weight gain.
Sleep apnea
Topic | Updated on June 13, 2017
A potentially serious sleep disorder in which breathing repeatedly stops and starts.
Sprains
Disease | Updated on October 27, 2022
A sprain is a stretching or tearing of ligaments — the tough bands of tissue that connect two bones together in your joints. Ice and elevation can help.
Broken wrist
Disease | Updated on June 29, 2022
The most common type of wrist fracture occurs when people try to catch themselves during a fall and land hard on an outstretched hand.
Hip fracture
Topic | Updated on August 4, 2023
A break in the upper quarter of the thighbone, near the hip joint.
Dysmenorrhea
Topic | Updated on February 14, 2024
The medical name for menstrual cramps, which are throbbing or cramping pains in the lower stomach area.
Endometriosis
Disease | Updated on August 30, 2024
Learn about endometriosis, including possible treatments for this condition that can cause pain and sometimes infertility.
Orthostatic hypotension
Topic | Updated on May 14, 2024
A form of low blood pressure that happens when standing after sitting or lying down.
Scanty or infrequent menstruation
Topic | Updated on February 21, 2024
Menstrual periods that happen less often than the average 28-day cycle.
Agoraphobia
Topic | Updated on January 12, 2023
Fear of places and situations that might cause panic, helplessness, or embarrassment.
Epidural hematoma
Topic | Updated on June 13, 2017
An accumulation of blood between the skull and brain.
Meningioma
Topic | Updated on June 13, 2017
A tumor that arises from the membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord.
Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome
Topic | Updated on June 13, 2017
Symptoms related to reduced blood volume that occur when standing up.
Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
Disease | Updated on February 23, 2024
In this condition, the heart muscle thickens, which makes it harder for the heart to pump blood. Learn about the causes and treatment.
Breast cancer surgery
TestProcedure | Updated on April 10, 2024
Learn about the types of operations used to treat breast cancer, including lumpectomy, mastectomy, lymph node surgery and breast reconstruction.
Jaw surgery
TestProcedure | Updated on January 3, 2018
Jaw surgery corrects irregularities of the jaw bones and realigns the jaws and teeth to improve the way they work and it often improves appearance.
Claudication
Disease | Updated on March 2, 2022
Too little blood flow to the legs and arms can cause pain, especially during exercise. Learn more about diagnosing and treating intermittent claudication.
COVID-19 drugs: Are there any that work?
Answer | Updated on May 11, 2024
Medicine can help people who are at risk of, diagnosed with, or have symptoms of COVID-19.
IgA nephropathy (Berger disease)
Disease | Updated on June 9, 2023
This disease causes kidney inflammation that, over time, can interfere with the kidneys' ability to filter waste from the blood.
Varicose veins
Disease | Updated on February 6, 2024
This common condition causes lines or cords to develop under the skin. Learn self-care steps to take and what treatments there are.
Mayo Clinic Minute: Alzheimer's disease risk and lifestyle
Video | Updated on March 21, 2019
Lifestyle factors such as exercise can affect your Alzheimer's disease risk.
Breastfeeding positions
Article | Updated on March 29, 2024
Breastfeeding can be awkward at first. Experiment with various positions until you feel comfortable.
Aquatic exercises
Article | Updated on June 29, 2023
Thinking about signing up for an aquatic exercise class? Or trying water exercises on your own? Check out these pool moves.
Coronary artery bypass surgery
TestProcedure | Updated on January 20, 2024
This major heart surgery, also called CABG, creates a new route for blood to flow around a blocked artery. Learn why it's done and know the steps to take during recovery.
Pacemaker
TestProcedure | Updated on July 8, 2023
This cardiac pacing device is placed in the chest to help control the heartbeat. Know when you might need one.
External beam radiation for prostate cancer
TestProcedure | Updated on May 10, 2023
Learn about the risks and results of this procedure, which is used to deliver radiation therapy for prostate cancer.
Acne
Disease | Updated on July 20, 2024
Learn more about this common skin condition, including causes, treatments and simple skin care steps you can do at home to help control it.
Epithelioid sarcoma
Disease | Updated on April 25, 2024
This rare, slow-growing soft tissue cancer tends to occur in teenagers and young adults. It often starts in a hand, wrist, arm or leg.
Vulvar cancer
Topic | Updated on April 2, 2024
A cancer that begins as a growth of cells on the outer surface area of the female genitals.
Fibroadenoma
Disease | Updated on October 13, 2022
Learn about this common breast lump. It is not cancer. Unless you have symptoms that bother you, treatment might not be needed.
Prostatitis
Disease | Updated on February 19, 2022
Learn about tests and treatments for disorders of the prostate gland that cause pain, difficult or painful urination, and other symptoms.
Delayed ejaculation
Disease | Updated on May 14, 2024
Learn what can cause delayed or absent ejaculation and how it can be treated.
Which CPAP masks are best for you?
Article | Updated on January 31, 2024
CPAP masks come in a variety of styles. See some of your options.
Dandruff
Disease | Updated on August 25, 2023
Learn about the causes of this sometimes embarrassing, flaky scalp disorder and which medicated shampoos and self-care habits may help control it.
Urinary incontinence
Topic | Updated on May 12, 2023
A common problem where a person loses control of the bladder, the organ that stores urine.
Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs)
Disease | Updated on September 8, 2023
Find out the symptoms of STDs and what you can do to prevent them, along with the treatments if you're diagnosed with one.
Heavy menstrual bleeding
Disease | Updated on August 30, 2023
Learn about the causes and treatment of heavy menstrual periods.
Vitamin D deficiency
Answer | Updated on October 7, 2022
What are the risks of too little vitamin D?
Dermabrasion
TestProcedure | Updated on January 21, 2022
Find out how this skin-resurfacing procedure can change the appearance of your skin.
Lumpectomy
TestProcedure | Updated on November 8, 2022
Learn what to expect from this breast-conserving surgical procedure.
Basal cell carcinoma
Topic | Updated on September 9, 2023
A type of skin cancer that begins in the basal cells.
Gilbert syndrome
Topic | Updated on July 17, 2024
A mild condition in which the liver doesn't properly process bilirubin.
Gynecomastia
Topic | Updated on May 11, 2023
A larger amount of breast gland tissue than usual in men.
Obsessive-compulsive disorder
Topic | Updated on June 13, 2017
Excessive thoughts (obsessions) that lead to repetitive behaviors (compulsions).
Pressure ulcer
Topic | Updated on February 22, 2024
This injury to skin and underlying tissue results from pressure on the skin for a long time.
Masculinizing surgery
TestProcedure | Updated on May 14, 2024
Find out how masculinizing surgical procedures can help better align the body with a person's gender identity.
Testicular exam
TestProcedure | Updated on December 7, 2022
Examining your testicles regularly can help you notice changes when they occur and identify testicular problems.
Hot flash
Topic | Updated on February 14, 2024
Sudden feeling of heat, mostly over the face, neck and chest, as well as heavy sweating, most often due to menopause.
Amniocentesis
TestProcedure | Updated on October 7, 2022
Find out about this prenatal test that checks the fluid surrounding the baby during pregnancy.
Broken hand
Disease | Updated on June 30, 2022
You may be at higher risk of a broken hand if you participate in contact sports like football or hockey, or if you have a condition in which bones become thinner and more fragile (osteoporosis).
Ruptured spleen
Disease | Updated on February 1, 2024
A break in the surface of your spleen, usually from a forceful blow to your abdomen, can cause life-threatening internal bleeding.
Benign adrenal tumors
Disease | Updated on May 10, 2024
Most of these tumors need no treatment, but some do. Learn about diagnosis and treatment options.
Postherpetic neuralgia
Disease | Updated on February 10, 2023
This complication of shingles can cause pain, itching and numbness long after the shingles rash clears. Treatments can ease symptoms.
Head lice
Disease | Updated on April 30, 2022
Find out how these tiny insects that feed on blood from the human scalp can spread from person to person, along with treatment options.
Tips for choosing and using canes
Article | Updated on May 26, 2023
A cane can improve balance and mobility. Learn about the choices that are available and how to use a cane correctly.
Mitral valve stenosis
Disease | Updated on October 7, 2022
When the valve between the left heart chambers is narrowed, the heart doesn't get enough blood. Know the symptoms, causes and treatment of this type of heart valve disease.
Hirsutism
Disease | Updated on October 12, 2021
Learn more about causes and complications of unwanted excess hair in women and what self-care methods and medical treatments are effective.
Hip pain
Symptom | Updated on September 1, 2023
Learn about the causes and treatment for pain in and around the hip joint.
Depersonalization-derealization disorder
Disease | Updated on January 12, 2024
This mental health condition causes you to feel like you're seeing yourself from outside your body or that things around you are not real, or both.
Genetic testing
TestProcedure | Updated on April 14, 2020
Genetic testing: Learn why it's done, how to prepare and what to expect from diagnostic tests, carrier tests, prenatal tests and newborn screening.
Intermenstrual bleeding
Topic | Updated on February 16, 2024
Menstrual bleeding that happens between periods and can be monthly or random.
Pimple
Topic | Updated on May 25, 2018
A skin pore clogged with oil, dead skin cells, and bacteria, usually on the face, neck, chest, back, or shoulders.
Mental confusion
Topic | Updated on May 25, 2018
Inability to think or reason in a focused, clear manner.
Cardiac resynchronization therapy
TestProcedure | Updated on April 23, 2024
This heart failure treatment uses a pacemaker or a pacemaker with a defibrillator. Know when the treatment is needed.
Knee replacement
TestProcedure | Updated on December 21, 2022
Knee replacement surgery can relieve pain and restore function to a knee joint that's severely damaged, usually by arthritis.
Brow lift
TestProcedure | Updated on September 1, 2022
Learn about this surgery that can raise sagging brows and reduce wrinkles on the forehead. Also understand the possible risks of the procedure.
Overactive bladder
Topic | Updated on May 14, 2024
A condition that causes a frequent and sudden urge to urinate that may be hard to control.
Stress fracture
Topic | Updated on August 28, 2024
A tiny crack in a bone caused by repeated stress or force, often from overuse.
Abdominal aortic aneurysm
Disease | Updated on April 25, 2023
An aneurysm in the lower part of the aorta can grow slowly and silently. Know the symptoms of this dangerous condition and the treatment.
Dry skin
Disease | Updated on August 25, 2023
Learn more about the causes of and self-care tips for a common flaky skin condition that tends to be temporary or seasonal but may become a lifelong problem.