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Familial Mediterranean fever
Disease | Updated on November 11, 2021
This genetic autoinflammatory disorder causes recurrent fevers and painful inflammation. Treatment can prevent attacks and complications.
Exercise: A drug-free approach to lowering high blood pressure
Article | Updated on February 20, 2024
Exercise is a drug-free way to lower blood pressure. Here are tips on getting started.
Secondary hypertension
Disease | Updated on August 9, 2022
Learn more about high blood pressure that's caused by another medical condition. Find out about risk factors and treatments to help you stay healthy.
Diabetic nephropathy (kidney disease)
Disease | Updated on October 24, 2023
Managing diabetes can prevent or delay this common diabetes complication that affects the kidneys.
L-arginine: Does it lower blood pressure?
Answer | Updated on January 13, 2024
This supplement may help some people lower their blood pressure. Learn who might benefit and who should stay away from it.
Blood pressure: Does it have a daily pattern?
Answer | Updated on June 24, 2022
Like many body functions, blood pressure has a daily pattern. Find out more.
Frostbite: First aid
FirstAid | Updated on September 21, 2022
Learn how to administer first aid for frostbite.
7 fingernail problems not to ignore
Article | Updated on June 30, 2023
Learn about fingernail conditions that need medical attention.
Lichen planus
Disease | Updated on April 4, 2023
Learn about the causes, symptoms and treatment of this condition that causes swelling and irritation in the skin, hair, nails, mouth and vagina.
Boils and carbuncles
Disease | Updated on September 18, 2021
Learn about symptoms, causes, treatment and prevention of these painful pus-filled infections that cause bumps under your skin or leaking sores.
Hypnosis
TestProcedure | Updated on November 17, 2022
Find out about this changed state of awareness and the conditions it may help.
Intragastric balloon
TestProcedure | Updated on October 14, 2023
An intragastric balloon is a silicone balloon filled with saline. It's inserted into the stomach to create a feeling of fullness and aid in weight loss.
Needle biopsy
TestProcedure | Updated on August 20, 2022
Common needle biopsy procedures include fine-needle aspiration and core needle biopsy.
X-ray
TestProcedure | Updated on January 20, 2024
This quick and simple imaging test can spot problems in areas such as the bones, teeth and chest. Learn more about this diagnostic test.
Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO)
TestProcedure | Updated on April 19, 2022
Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) helps your heart and lungs function while you recover from serious illness or injury.
Video: Hand transplant
Video | Updated on September 27, 2019
Watch this video to see how a hand transplant is performed.
Video: Allergy tests
Video | Updated on October 12, 2023
What happens in an allergy test? Watch this video and find out.
Video: Coronary angioplasty
Video | Updated on September 29, 2021
Coronary angioplasty and stenting open narrowed arteries. Watch this video to find out more.
Video: Mammogram for breast cancer — What to expect
Video | Updated on September 13, 2023
Watch video to see what it's like to have a mammogram, or breast cancer detection exam.
Asthma
Topic | Updated on June 13, 2017
A condition in which a person's airways narrow and swell and produce extra mucus.
Bipolar II disorder
Topic | Updated on June 13, 2017
A type of bipolar disorder characterized by depressive and hypomanic episodes.
Burn
Topic | Updated on January 5, 2024
Damage to the skin or deeper tissues caused by sun, fire, electricity, or chemicals.
Cholecystitis
Topic | Updated on June 13, 2017
Inflammation of the gallbladder, a small, digestive organ beneath the liver.
Chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy
Topic | Updated on June 13, 2017
A condition that causes increasing weakness in the legs and arms.
Chronic myelogenous leukemia
Topic | Updated on June 13, 2017
A slowly progressing, uncommon type of blood cell cancer that begins in bone marrow.
Conductive hearing loss
Topic | Updated on March 31, 2023
Trouble hearing that happens when sound can't fully reach the inner ear.
Connective tissue disease
Topic | Updated on June 29, 2023
A group of disorders involving the connective tissue.
Cystocele
Topic | Updated on June 13, 2017
A bulge of the bladder into the vagina.
Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma
Topic | Updated on September 25, 2021
A common, fast-growing form of cancer of the lymph glands or nodes.
Dilated cardiomyopathy
Topic | Updated on February 20, 2024
A type of heart muscle disease that causes the heart chambers to thin and stretch, growing larger.
Dysthymia
Topic | Updated on June 13, 2017
A mild but long-term form of depression.
Egg allergy
Topic | Updated on June 13, 2017
A common allergy in which the body reacts to the consumption of eggs.
Electric shock
Topic | Updated on July 14, 2020
Injury to the body from direct contact with a high-voltage source.
Fibrocystic breast disease
Topic | Updated on June 13, 2017
Noncancerous changes that give a breast a lumpy or ropelike texture.
First trimester pregnancy
Topic | Updated on March 19, 2022
A pregnancy in the first three months.
Fistula
Topic | Updated on June 13, 2017
An abnormal connection between organs.
Hemolytic anemia
Topic | Updated on January 23, 2024
A condition in which red blood cells are destroyed faster than the body makes them.
Hepatitis
Topic | Updated on June 13, 2017
An inflammation of the liver.
Hives
Topic | Updated on October 27, 2023
Welts on the skin triggered by a response to food, medicine, or other irritants.
Hypercalcemia
Topic | Updated on March 8, 2024
A condition in which the level of calcium in the blood becomes too high.
Hypertension
Topic | Updated on June 13, 2017
A condition in which the force of the blood against the artery walls is too high.
Hyperthermia
Topic | Updated on January 4, 2020
A dangerously overheated body, usually in response to prolonged, hot, humid weather.
Hyponatremia
Topic | Updated on August 3, 2023
A condition that occurs when the level of sodium in the blood is too low.
Interstitial lung disease
Topic | Updated on June 13, 2017
A group of disorders that cause progressive scarring of lung tissue.
Kidney stone
Topic | Updated on February 27, 2024
A small, hard deposit that forms in the kidney and is often painful when passed.
Leprosy
Topic | Updated on June 13, 2017
A chronic, curable infectious disease mainly causing skin lesions and nerve damage.
Myelopathy
Topic | Updated on June 13, 2017
A nervous system disorder that affects the spinal cord.
Myxedema
Topic | Updated on September 6, 2023
A complication of severe hypothyroidism that can lead to serious health problems.
Nerve compression syndrome
Topic | Updated on June 13, 2017
A condition in which a nerve is damaged due to overuse or compression.
Osteoporosis
Topic | Updated on June 27, 2023
A condition in which bones become weak and brittle.
Photodermatitis
Topic | Updated on October 19, 2023
Inflamed, rough patches of skin caused by getting too much sun or other type of ultraviolet radiation.
Pilonidal cyst
Topic | Updated on November 17, 2023
An unusual pocket in the skin that contains hair and skin debris.
Polycystic kidney disease
Topic | Updated on May 13, 2023
A genetic disease in which fluid-filled sacs called cysts grow mainly in the kidneys.
Prolactinoma
Topic | Updated on March 15, 2023
This tumor of the pituitary gland isn't cancer, but it can cause vision problems, infertility and other health issues.
Pterygium
Topic | Updated on June 13, 2017
A growth that starts on the clear tissue of the eye that can spread to the cornea.
Pulmonary embolism
Topic | Updated on June 13, 2017
A condition in which 1 or more pulmonary arteries in the lungs become blocked.
Respiratory acidosis
Topic | Updated on June 13, 2017
A condition in which the lungs can't remove all of the body's carbon dioxide.
Rhabdomyolysis
Topic | Updated on June 3, 2023
A breakdown of muscle tissue that releases a damaging protein into the blood.
Scaphoid fracture
Topic | Updated on August 11, 2023
A common wrist fracture.
Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth
Topic | Updated on February 15, 2024
A condition in which high numbers of bacteria grow in the small intestine.
Sty
Topic | Updated on June 13, 2017
A red, painful lump near the edge of the eyelid that may look like a boil or pimple.
Syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone secretion
Topic | Updated on August 3, 2023
A condition in which high levels of a hormone cause the body to retain water.
Syringomyelia
Topic | Updated on June 13, 2017
The development of a fluid-filled cyst in the spinal cord.
Transient ischemic attack
Topic | Updated on January 6, 2024
A brief period of stroke-like symptoms that lasts only minutes and causes no permanent damage.
Uveitis
Topic | Updated on June 13, 2017
An inflammation of the middle layer of the eye (uvea).
Perspiration
Topic | Updated on October 31, 2023
Sweating from sweat glands, often in response to heat, exercise, or stress.
Nosebleed
Topic | Updated on November 30, 2022
When a person bleeds from the nose.
Dyspnea
Topic | Updated on May 25, 2018
Shortness of breath.
Edema
Topic | Updated on December 13, 2023
Extra fluid trapped in soft tissue, often in the legs and feet.
Tinnitus
Topic | Updated on February 25, 2023
Ringing or other noises in one or both ears that may be constant or come and go.
Hemoptysis
Topic | Updated on May 25, 2018
Coughing up blood, in small amounts mixed with sputum brought up by a forceful cough or large amounts of bright red blood, which is more serious.
Melena
Topic | Updated on May 25, 2018
Dark tarry stool with or without visible blood.
Ptosis
Topic | Updated on May 25, 2018
Abnormal low-lying or drooping upper eyelid.
Sneeze
Topic | Updated on March 1, 2023
A sudden blast of air or mucus from the mouth and nose.
Foot drop
Topic | Updated on May 11, 2023
A general term for difficulty lifting the front part of the foot, sometimes called drop foot.
Shoulder pain
Topic | Updated on August 31, 2023
Physical discomfort of the shoulder, including the joint itself or the muscles, tendons and ligaments that support the joint.
Upper back pain
Topic | Updated on August 2, 2023
Physical discomfort affecting the upper part of the back that may vary from a dull ache to serious pain.
Nystagmus
Topic | Updated on May 24, 2018
An involuntary eye movement which may cause the eye to rapidly move from side to side, up and down, or in a circle, and may slightly blur vision.
Leukocytosis
Topic | Updated on June 17, 2023
A high level of white blood cells in the blood. A high white blood cell count can be caused by infection, reaction to a medicine, a bone marrow disease, an immune system issue, smoking or sudden stress such as hard exercise.
Skin lesion
Topic | Updated on December 15, 2023
Abnormal appearance or growth on the skin.
Infarction
Topic | Updated on June 13, 2017
Tissue death from reduced blood supply.
Euphoria
Topic | Updated on May 24, 2018
An extreme, unrealistic feeling of physical and emotional well-being, feeling "high."
Water retention
Topic | Updated on May 24, 2018
An accumulation of fluid in body tissues and cavities.
Inverted nipple
Topic | Updated on February 28, 2024
A nipple that's turned inward.
Spasticity
Topic | Updated on May 26, 2018
Muscle overactivity that occurs when communication between the brain and spinal cord is affected by injury or illness.
Blackout
Topic | Updated on May 26, 2018
Temporary loss of vision and consciousness.
Eye twitching
Topic | Updated on May 25, 2018
Involuntary spasms of the eyelid muscles.
Candidiasis
Topic | Updated on February 16, 2024
A fungal infection typically on the skin or mucous membranes caused by candida.
Ectopic pregnancy
Topic | Updated on February 25, 2023
A pregnancy in which the fertilized egg implants outside the uterus.
Cobra
Video | Updated on March 1, 2023
Try this yoga pose to strengthen and stretch your back.
Nonallergic rhinitis
Disease | Updated on March 14, 2023
Many things can trigger this problem. Learn how to get relief from your runny, stuffy nose.
Whipple's disease
Disease | Updated on November 8, 2022
Learn more about the symptoms, causes and treatment of this rare primarily digestive infection.
Stye (sty)
Disease | Updated on June 14, 2022
A stye (sty) is a painful red bump along the eyelash line that can often be treated with home remedies. Find out more about this irritating eyelid infection.
Costochondritis
Disease | Updated on May 11, 2022
This chest wall pain, caused by inflammation, usually improves on its own.
Histoplasmosis
Disease | Updated on March 24, 2022
Learn more about the symptoms and treatment of this sometimes life-threatening fungal disease caused by spores in bird and bat droppings.
Coronary artery spasm: Cause for concern?
Answer | Updated on August 26, 2022
This sudden, temporary squeezing of the muscles in an artery wall reduces blood flow to the heart. Know the causes and treatment.
Swallowing gum: Is it harmful?
Answer | Updated on December 31, 2019
Your body can't digest chewing gum. So what happens when you swallow it?
Spastic colon: What does it mean?
Answer | Updated on November 3, 2022
This term is sometimes used to refer to irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) — but how accurate is it?
Hypothyroidism: Can calcium supplements interfere with treatment?
Answer | Updated on September 14, 2022
Calcium supplements can interfere with how the body absorbs medications used to treat hypothyroidism.
Adrenal fatigue: What causes it?
Answer | Updated on April 16, 2022
Adrenal fatigue is a lay term used to describe a mild form of adrenal insufficiency caused by chronic stress.
Nighttime headaches: How can I get relief?
Answer | Updated on May 10, 2019
"Alarm clock" (hypnic) headaches wake people up. But other nighttime headaches also can disrupt sleep. Relief begins with determining the cause.
Headaches: Reduce stress to prevent the pain
Article | Updated on August 9, 2022
Headaches seem worse when you're under stress — and stress by itself can trigger headaches.
Balance problems
Disease | Updated on June 18, 2020
Learn about the causes and treatments of conditions that leave you feeling dizzy or unsteady.
Myasthenia gravis
Disease | Updated on June 22, 2023
A breakdown in the communication between nerves and muscles causes weakness and fatigue of muscles under your voluntary control.
Foot drop
Disease | Updated on January 5, 2023
Foot drop is a general term that describes a difficulty in lifting the front part of the foot. It's often caused by compression of a nerve.
Frozen shoulder
Disease | Updated on August 19, 2022
This painful condition usually begins gradually and makes the shoulder hard to move. Exercises can help restore range of motion.
Achalasia
Disease | Updated on May 11, 2023
In achalasia, the muscles in your throat don't relax, preventing the passage of food and drink. Learn more about this rare digestive disorder.
Subarachnoid hemorrhage
Disease | Updated on August 31, 2022
Find out more about diagnosis and treatment options for this bleeding in the brain.
Botulism
Disease | Updated on July 12, 2022
This rare but serious condition can be caused by bacteria that have contaminated food or a wound. Learn more about how to prevent botulism.
Brain lesions
Symptom | Updated on January 11, 2018
Learn more about these abnormal areas sometimes seen incidentally during brain imaging.
High red blood cell count
Symptom | Updated on February 10, 2023
Learn the possible causes of too many oxygen-transporting cells.
Intestinal gas
Symptom | Updated on July 11, 2023
This frequently uncomfortable symptom is part of proper digestion. Find out when it might be cause for concern.
Swollen lymph nodes
Disease | Updated on October 14, 2021
Learn more about swollen lymph nodes, including possible causes and treatments your doctor may recommend.
Night sweats
Symptom | Updated on January 20, 2024
Learn what conditions and medications might cause these sleep-disturbing sweats.
Addison's disease
Disease | Updated on February 3, 2024
Learn about this rare but serious disorder of the adrenal glands that's treated by replacing needed hormones.
Aphasia
Disease | Updated on June 11, 2022
Some conditions, including stroke or head injury, can seriously affect a person's ability to communicate. Learn about this communication disorder and its care.
Health concerns for transgender people
Article | Updated on March 7, 2024
Understand health issues for transgender and gender-diverse people, and learn how to promote good health.
Prostate cancer prevention: Ways to reduce your risk
Article | Updated on December 21, 2022
Choose a healthy diet and add exercise to your daily routine in order to reduce your risk of prostate cancer. Learn more about prostate cancer prevention.
Prostatitis: Can sexual activity make it worse?
Answer | Updated on October 26, 2023
Some men with prostatitis have pain with ejaculation or sexual activity.
Mental health: Overcoming the stigma of mental illness
Article | Updated on May 24, 2017
Mental health: Learn how to recognize and deal with the stigma of mental illness and don't let it stand in the way of getting treatment.
Seasonal affective disorder (SAD)
Disease | Updated on December 14, 2021
This type of depression is related to changes in seasons and begins and ends at about the same times every year.
Borderline personality disorder
Disease | Updated on January 31, 2024
This mental health condition affects how you see yourself. It includes unstable and intense relationships, extreme emotions, and impulsiveness.
Suicide and suicidal thoughts
Disease | Updated on July 19, 2022
Suicide can be prevented. Learn suicide warning signs and how to reach out for immediate help and professional treatment.
Groin pain (male)
Symptom | Updated on January 9, 2024
Learn more about the causes and symptoms of this type of pain. Also find out how you can treat it at home and when to get a checkup.
Abdominal pain
Symptom | Updated on July 15, 2023
Everyone experiences abdominal pain from time to time. Find out when it might be cause for concern.
Pelvic pain
Symptom | Updated on June 23, 2023
This type of pain can be dull or sharp. You may feel it all the time or only sometimes. Learn about possible causes and when to seek care.
Chronic pain: Medication decisions
Article | Updated on February 8, 2023
What works for one person's pain may not help yours — and every pill has risks. Learn how to sort through your options for maximum relief and minimum risk.
Breast cancer types: What your type means
Article | Updated on December 6, 2022
Doctors use specialized tests to analyze your cancer cells and gather information to determine your breast cancer type.
Chemotherapy nausea and vomiting: Prevention is best defense
Article | Updated on April 16, 2022
Work with your doctor to understand whether your chemotherapy is likely to cause nausea and vomiting. Treatments can prevent these side effects.
Blood tests for heart disease
Article | Updated on December 9, 2023
Learn how certain blood tests can offer clues to heart health.
Mouth cancer
Disease | Updated on October 26, 2022
Learn what doctors and dentists look for when diagnosing mouth cancer. Find out about oral cancer treatments, including surgery, chemotherapy and radiation.
Squamous cell carcinoma of the skin
Disease | Updated on August 11, 2023
This common skin cancer usually looks like a bump or a scaly sore. Learn about symptoms and treatment options, including freezing, lasers and surgery.
Myofascial release therapy: Can it relieve back pain?
Answer | Updated on April 13, 2023
Myofascial release, a form of manual therapy, may help reduce back pain.
Thyroid guard: Do I need one during a mammogram?
Answer | Updated on October 26, 2022
A Mayo Clinic expert discusses using thyroid guards during mammograms to reduce the risk of thyroid cancer from radiation.
Bioidentical hormones: Are they safer?
Answer | Updated on December 7, 2022
There's no evidence that bioidentical hormones are safer than standard hormone therapy for menopause.
Menopause hormone therapy: Does it cause vaginal bleeding?
Answer | Updated on January 11, 2023
Some forms of hormone therapy prescribed to ease hot flashes and other menopause symptoms may cause vaginal bleeding. Learn more.
Small cell, large cell cancer: What this means
Answer | Updated on August 26, 2022
Cancer cells are classified by how they look under a microscope. Learn common terms used to describe cancer cells.
COVID-19 vaccine: Should I reschedule my mammogram?
Answer | Updated on April 27, 2023
Swollen lymph nodes caused by the COVID-19 vaccine can look like breast cancer on a mammogram. Find out what to do if you've got a mammogram scheduled.
Vagus nerve stimulation
TestProcedure | Updated on April 18, 2023
Learn more about this procedure that may be used to treat epilepsy and other neurological conditions when other treatments haven't worked.
Botox injections
TestProcedure | Updated on March 10, 2023
Learn about the uses, risks and results of this treatment for facial wrinkles and medical conditions, such as migraine and heavy sweating.
Bronchoscopy
TestProcedure | Updated on March 7, 2023
A doctor inserts a small, flexible tube through your mouth or nose into your lungs to look at your air passages and find the cause of a lung problem.
Heart transplant
TestProcedure | Updated on January 19, 2024
Replacing a failing heart with a donor heart is an end-stage treatment for heart disease when other treatments for heart problems haven't worked.
Breast biopsy
TestProcedure | Updated on August 25, 2023
Learn about this test that's used to diagnose breast cancer, including why it's done, risks and what to expect.
Colposcopy
TestProcedure | Updated on June 24, 2022
Find out why colposcopy is done and what to expect during an exam to diagnose cancer and other problems affecting the cervix, vagina and vulva.
Home parenteral nutrition
TestProcedure | Updated on December 23, 2017
Learn about home parenteral nutrition treatment at Mayo Clinic and the situations in which this specialized form of food infused through a vein is used.
Endoscopic ultrasound
TestProcedure | Updated on July 6, 2022
Learn more about this minimally invasive imaging test combining endoscopy and ultrasound to diagnosis digestive and lung diseases.
Cardiac rehabilitation
TestProcedure | Updated on March 21, 2023
Learn more about this personalized program to improve heart health through exercise, education and support.
Barium enema
TestProcedure | Updated on April 27, 2022
Find out how to prepare and what to expect if your doctor has recommended a barium enema.
Seborrheic dermatitis
Disease | Updated on September 27, 2022
Find out what you can do to treat this flaky skin condition that can cause scaly skin and stubborn, itchy dandruff.
Smallpox
Disease | Updated on August 5, 2022
Learn about the symptoms, causes and vaccine prevention of this contagious, disfiguring and sometimes fatal viral disease.
Melanoma
Disease | Updated on December 30, 2023
Learn about the symptoms, diagnosis and treatments for the most serious form of skin cancer.
Tapeworm infection
Disease | Updated on January 5, 2023
Tapeworms in the intestines usually cause mild disease. Immature tapeworms, called larval cysts, can cause serious disease in other parts of the body.
How to heal cracked heels
Answer | Updated on January 25, 2023
Learn self-care tips for healing cracked heels.
Mayo Clinic Minute: The many benefits of petroleum jelly
Video | Updated on August 25, 2023
Try these simple tips for healing dry skin with petroleum jelly.
Antibiotics and alcohol
Answer | Updated on March 19, 2022
Alcohol doesn't lower the effectiveness of most antibiotics. But it's still a good idea to avoid alcohol while taking antibiotics.
Stretching: Focus on flexibility
Article | Updated on November 18, 2023
Learn why stretching your muscles is an important part of your exercise routine and how to do it safely.
10,000 steps a day: Too low? Too high?
Article | Updated on March 23, 2020
Work up to a goal of walking 10,000 steps each day, depending on your starting fitness level, for numerous health benefits.
Plantar fasciitis
Disease | Updated on September 7, 2023
Learn about this most common cause of stabbing heel pain.
Video: Hamstring curl with resistance tubing
Video | Updated on February 14, 2023
The hamstring curl targets the back of the thigh. See how it's done.
Video: Knee extension with weight machine
Video | Updated on February 9, 2023
The knee extension exercise targets the front of the thigh. See how it's done.
Kaposi sarcoma
Disease | Updated on August 4, 2023
This cancer caused by a virus occurs in people who have AIDS and those with a donated organ who take medicines to prevent organ rejection.
Avascular necrosis (osteonecrosis)
Disease | Updated on May 17, 2022
A broken bone or dislocated joint can block blood flow to the bone, causing bone tissue to die.
Frontal lobe seizures
Disease | Updated on September 19, 2023
In this common form of epilepsy, the seizures stem from the front of the brain. They can produce symptoms that appear to be from a mental illness.
Breast cancer staging
Article | Updated on February 12, 2022
Breast cancer staging helps your doctor select the most appropriate treatments.
Inducing labor: When to wait, when to induce
Article | Updated on March 12, 2024
Find out who can benefit from getting the uterus to contract to start labor and why.
Double uterus
Disease | Updated on February 15, 2024
Learn about symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of this uncommon condition of the uterus. It is present at birth.
Viagra for women: Does it exist?
Answer | Updated on December 22, 2023
Learn about medicines to treat problems with sexual arousal or sexual desire in women.
Extended-cycle birth control pills: Is spotting common?
Answer | Updated on December 7, 2022
Breakthrough bleeding is more common with continuous and extended-cycle birth control pills, but usually decreases with time.
Bleeding after menopause: A concern?
Answer | Updated on December 7, 2022
It's unusual to bleed from the vagina after menopause. Learn what health problems can cause it and why you need to see your health care provider.
Vocal cord dysfunction: Is it a type of asthma?
Answer | Updated on February 28, 2024
Vocal cord dysfunction and asthma cause similar symptoms, but they're not the same. Find out the difference between the two.
Cancer causes: Popular myths about the causes of cancer
Article | Updated on March 8, 2024
Get the facts and find out why these popular myths about cancer causes are wrong.
Cancer survivors: Late effects of cancer treatment
Article | Updated on November 4, 2022
Find out what side effects to watch for after cancer treatment so you can prepare yourself for any challenges ahead.
Exercise helps ease arthritis pain and stiffness
Article | Updated on September 21, 2023
Exercise helps reduce pain in people with arthritis, including osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.
Legionnaires' disease
Disease | Updated on May 24, 2021
Bacteria that can live in water from air conditioning systems, showers and spas cause this severe form of pneumonia.
Emphysema
Disease | Updated on April 28, 2017
Emphysema is a lung problem that makes it hard to catch your breath. It's one of the conditions that make up chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
Video: Upper body stretches for the workplace
Video | Updated on December 9, 2021
Upper body stretches can help prevent stiffness. Try these stretches at work.
Mayo Clinic Minute: What is an aneurysm?
Video | Updated on March 3, 2023
An aneurysm is an abnormal bulge in a blood vessel wall that can lead to a life-threatening rupture.
Tumor vs. cyst: What's the difference?
Answer | Updated on July 22, 2023
A Mayo Clinic expert explains the differences and similarities between these two types of growths and how doctors determine if they're cancerous.
Omega-3 in fish: How eating fish helps your heart
Article | Updated on August 25, 2023
Learn how omega-3 fatty acids in fish can benefit heart health.
Trans fat is double trouble for heart health
Article | Updated on February 23, 2022
Trans fat increases 'bad' cholesterol and lowers 'good' cholesterol. Find out more about this dietary fat and how to avoid it.
Mitral valve regurgitation
Disease | Updated on September 19, 2023
Learn more about the symptoms and treatment of this most common heart valve condition, which causes blood to leak backward in the heart.
Mitral valve prolapse
Disease | Updated on March 27, 2024
This heart condition, also called Barlow syndrome, affects the valve separating the left heart chambers. Know the symptoms and when it’s treated.
Cholesterol ratio or non-HDL cholesterol: Which is most important?
Answer | Updated on January 12, 2024
Non-HDL cholesterol may be more important than cholesterol ratio.
Grass-fed beef: What are the heart-health benefits?
Answer | Updated on January 12, 2024
Grass-fed beef may have heart-health benefits that conventional beef doesn't. Find out more.
Can vitamins help prevent a heart attack?
Answer | Updated on July 21, 2023
Study results are mixed on whether vitamins can prevent heart disease. Find out more.
Pseudoaneurysm: What causes it?
Answer | Updated on October 19, 2022
Pseudoaneurysm may be a complication of cardiac catheterization.
Contraceptive implant
TestProcedure | Updated on March 24, 2023
Learn about the benefits, risks and effectiveness of this type of long-acting, reversible birth control.
Flexible sigmoidoscopy
TestProcedure | Updated on March 5, 2022
Learn about this alternative to colonoscopy to screen for and detect polyps or cancer in the lower part of the colon.
Convalescent plasma therapy
TestProcedure | Updated on July 21, 2023
Convalescent plasma therapy uses blood from people who've recovered from an illness, such as COVID-19, to help others recover.
Video: LASIK eye surgery
Video | Updated on June 2, 2023
How is LASIK eye surgery done? Watch this video to find out.
Video: Esophagectomy
Video | Updated on October 12, 2023
This video animation shows removal of esophagus for treatment of Barrett's esophagus and esophageal cancer.
Video: Smoking — Anatomy of nicotine addiction
Video | Updated on July 13, 2023
This animation illustrates how smoking changes your brain, causing nicotine addiction.
Video: Cornea transplant
Video | Updated on November 4, 2022
Video shows how full-thickness and partial-thickness cornea transplants are performed.
HIV/AIDS
Topic | Updated on March 6, 2024
HIV infection is a long-term condition caused by a virus that also can cause a life-threatening disease called AIDS.
Anterior cruciate ligament injury
Topic | Updated on May 11, 2023
A torn anterior cruciate ligament in the knee.
Bacterial vaginosis
Topic | Updated on August 5, 2023
A condition caused by too much of certain bacteria in the vagina.
Botulism
Topic | Updated on December 7, 2023
A rare condition caused by the toxin that Clostridium botulinum bacteria produce during infection.
Carbuncle
Topic | Updated on August 4, 2023
A group of pus-filled bumps forming a connected area of infection under the skin.
Cellulite
Topic | Updated on November 21, 2023
Lumpy, dimpled flesh on thighs, hips, buttocks, and belly.
Cervical intraepithelial neoplasia
Topic | Updated on June 13, 2017
The development of abnormal cells in the narrow neck of a woman's uterus (the cervix).
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