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Antiphospholipid syndrome
Disease | Updated on February 25, 2022
Learn about causes and treatment of this blood disorder that mainly affects women and may cause blood clots and miscarriages.
Heartburn
Disease | Updated on May 13, 2022
Occasional heartburn is a common, manageable condition — but when is it a problem?
Tension headache
Disease | Updated on September 26, 2023
These common headaches can be triggered by stress. Healthy habits and medicines can help manage them.
Primary progressive aphasia
Disease | Updated on April 1, 2023
Find out more about this type of dementia that affects the speech and language areas of the brain.
Viral hemorrhagic fevers
Disease | Updated on February 24, 2021
Learn more about the symptoms, treatment and prevention of these sometimes deadly diseases.
Common cold
Disease | Updated on May 24, 2023
This common illness of the nose and throat causes a stuffy or runny nose, sore throat, and cough.
Multiple sclerosis: Can it cause seizures?
Answer | Updated on July 8, 2020
Seizures occur more often in people with multiple sclerosis than in the general population.
Thyroid disease: Can it affect a person's mood?
Answer | Updated on December 7, 2022
Thyroid disease can affect mood, but those symptoms are rarely the only evidence of thyroid disease.
Low-phosphorus diet: Helpful for kidney disease?
Answer | Updated on January 11, 2023
If you have kidney disease, you may need to limit how much phosphorus you eat or drink each day. A dietitian can help you create a custom meal plan.
Artificial tears: How to select eye drops for dry eyes
Answer | Updated on February 18, 2023
Not all eye drops are the same. Here's what to consider when choosing artificial tears for dry eyes.
Peripheral neuropathy
Disease | Updated on September 2, 2023
Learn what may cause the prickling, tingling or numb sensations of nerve damage and how to prevent and treat this painful disorder.
Medication overuse headaches
Disease | Updated on February 28, 2023
When medicines that ease headache pain are used too often, they can start causing headaches. Learn about prevention and treatment.
Brain aneurysm
Disease | Updated on March 7, 2023
Learn about the symptoms that may occur when a thinning wall of a blood vessel in your brain bulges — and know when to get emergency care.
Coma
Disease | Updated on December 14, 2022
Learn what can cause this state of prolonged loss of consciousness. While a coma rarely lasts longer than a few weeks, some people never wake from one.
De Quervain tenosynovitis
Disease | Updated on August 4, 2022
This painful condition affects the tendons on the thumb side of the wrist. A splint or brace can rest the tendons. Ice also is helpful.
Urine odor
Symptom | Updated on October 12, 2023
Urine that smells odd might point to an underlying disease or condition.
Gangrene
Disease | Updated on June 17, 2022
A severe bacterial infection or lack of blood flow can cause body tissue to die. Know the warning signs and symptoms of this life-threatening condition.
Pulmonary edema
Disease | Updated on May 27, 2022
Get more information about the causes of this potentially life-threatening lung condition and learn how to treat and prevent it.
Neti pot: Can it clear my nose?
Answer | Updated on March 8, 2024
Learn more about this container designed to rinse debris or mucus from the nasal cavity.
Canker sore
Disease | Updated on April 3, 2018
Canker sore — Learn about the causes, treatment and prevention of this painful mouth sore.
Salt craving: A symptom of Addison's disease?
Answer | Updated on April 12, 2024
Constantly craving salt could signal a medical condition, such as Addison's disease.
Gastrointestinal bleeding
Disease | Updated on October 13, 2023
Bleeding from anywhere in your digestive tract is a symptom of a disorder. Bleeding can be hidden or obvious, slight or severe.
Cirrhosis
Disease | Updated on February 11, 2023
This advanced stage of liver damage often shows no symptoms until it's quite serious. Find out about symptoms and treatment of this life-threatening liver condition.
Autoimmune hepatitis
Disease | Updated on May 8, 2024
This type of hepatitis happens when the immune system attacks the liver with destructive antibodies. Immune-suppressing medicine is the main treatment.
Toxic hepatitis
Disease | Updated on June 4, 2022
Find out about symptoms and treatment for toxic hepatitis — liver inflammation caused by exposure to certain substances, such as alcohol or medications.
Eye floaters
Disease | Updated on July 2, 2024
Many people over age 50 experience eye floaters. Learn more about this common problem, including causes, other risk factors and treatment options.
Acute kidney injury
Disease | Updated on July 10, 2024
Learn what happens when the kidneys suddenly stop working, what causes this condition and how it's treated.
Chronic cough
Disease | Updated on July 9, 2019
A cough that lasts for weeks could be caused by smoking, postnasal drip, asthma, acid reflux, respiratory infections, COPD or another underlying problem.
Foodborne illness: First aid
FirstAid | Updated on August 6, 2024
Is it something you ate? How to recognize and provide first aid for a foodborne illness.
Watery eyes
Symptom | Updated on August 27, 2024
This symptom overview covers the definition and possible causes of excess tearing.
Bladder infection in men
Answer | Updated on December 21, 2022
Although women are more likely to get bladder infections, men can get them, too. Learn about signs and symptoms and what could put you at risk.
Male hypogonadism
Disease | Updated on September 29, 2021
This condition affects the ability of men's bodies to produce enough testosterone or enough sperm or both.
Antisocial personality disorder
Disease | Updated on February 24, 2023
This includes ignoring right and wrong, lying, treating others harshly, and not caring about hurting others. Charm or wit is used to manipulate others.
Body dysmorphic disorder
Disease | Updated on December 13, 2022
This mental disorder causes persistent, intense focus, shame and anxiety over perceived body defects, often resulting in many cosmetic procedures as a fix.
Idiopathic hypersomnia
Disease | Updated on October 7, 2022
This is a sleep disorder that causes you to be excessively sleepy during the day and to have trouble waking up from sleep.
Complicated grief
Disease | Updated on December 13, 2022
In complicated grief, painful emotions of loss don't improve with time and are so severe that you have trouble recovering and resuming your own life.
Eye pain
Symptom | Updated on March 3, 2023
Have a burning, itching or throbbing eye? Find out possible causes of eye pain and when it's time to call the doctor.
Leg pain
Symptom | Updated on April 25, 2023
Leg pain: Symptom — Overview covers definition, possible causes of this symptom.
Elbow pain
Symptom | Updated on April 29, 2023
Elbow pain: Symptom — Overview covers definition, possible causes of this symptom.
Arthritis pain: Do's and don'ts
Article | Updated on September 20, 2023
Arthritis pain — To cope, strike a balance between activity and rest.
Tapering off opioids: When and how
Article | Updated on November 23, 2023
Most people using opioid medicines need to stop as soon as possible to prevent serious health risks. Learn how to slowly lower and safely stop opioid use.
Kratom for opioid withdrawal: Does it work?
Article | Updated on December 30, 2023
Kratom is promoted as an aid in overcoming withdrawal from opioid medications, but research suggests that it leads to more health problems than it solves.
Monkeypox: What is it and how can it be prevented?
Answer | Updated on June 5, 2024
Find out more about the rare mpox, or monkeypox, viral infection, the possible symptoms in humans, treatment options and how to prevent getting or spreading the virus.
Rotator cuff injury
Disease | Updated on May 11, 2023
This common shoulder disorder is often caused by repetitive overhead motions in jobs or sports. Extensive rotator cuff tears may require surgery.
Peripheral artery disease (PAD)
Disease | Updated on August 9, 2024
This common blood flow condition can cause leg pain when walking. Lifestyle changes and medicines can help, but sometimes surgery is needed.
Microscopic colitis
Disease | Updated on January 16, 2024
Ongoing, watery diarrhea could be a sign of this condition of the colon. Find out about testing and treatment.
Soft palate cancer
Disease | Updated on October 10, 2023
Learn about the symptoms of this type of cancer that forms in the back of the mouth. Treatment options might include surgery, radiation and chemotherapy.
Myelodysplastic syndromes
Disease | Updated on October 26, 2022
Learn how medications and bone marrow transplants are used to control complications caused by these syndromes that affect the bone marrow.
Leiomyosarcoma
Disease | Updated on December 7, 2022
Learn about this rare cancer that begins in smooth muscle tissue. Leiomyosarcoma treatments include surgery, radiation therapy and chemotherapy.
Complex regional pain syndrome
Disease | Updated on May 10, 2022
Learn about this neurological condition that may affect an arm or a leg after an injury or surgery. Early treatment may prevent a recurrence.
Hairy cell leukemia
Disease | Updated on March 8, 2024
This slow-growing cancer doesn't always need immediate treatment. When hairy cell leukemia treatment is needed, it usually starts with chemotherapy.
Hurthle cell cancer
Disease | Updated on March 1, 2022
Learn about this rare type of aggressive thyroid cancer. Treatment typically involves surgical removal of the thyroid gland.
Mesothelioma
Disease | Updated on October 11, 2022
Learn about this uncommon cancer that's linked to asbestos exposure. Mesothelioma treatments include surgery, radiation and chemotherapy.
Parotid tumors
Disease | Updated on April 20, 2024
Learn about symptoms and diagnosis of parotid gland tumors. Find out how operations, such as parotidectomy, can treat parotid tumors and parotid cancers.
Biofeedback
TestProcedure | Updated on March 18, 2023
This technique teaches you to control your body's functions, such as your heart rate and breathing patterns. It can be helpful for a variety of health problems.
Living-donor liver transplant
TestProcedure | Updated on January 11, 2024
Learn about this surgery that uses a portion of a liver from a healthy living donor to replace another person's liver that's not working properly.
Chemotherapy for breast cancer
TestProcedure | Updated on October 6, 2022
Learn how doctors use this drug treatment to kill rapidly growing breast cancer cells. Find out about chemotherapy side effects and what you can expect.
Valvuloplasty
TestProcedure | Updated on April 5, 2024
Find out more about this cardiac catheter procedure to repair a narrowed heart valve.
Chemotherapy
TestProcedure | Updated on March 13, 2024
Chemotherapy drugs are used to treat many types of cancer. Learn why it's done, side effects and what to expect during chemotherapy treatment.
Blood transfusion
TestProcedure | Updated on April 27, 2022
A blood transfusion can help replace blood lost due to surgery or injury. It also can help if an illness prevents your body from making blood correctly.
Magnetic resonance elastography
TestProcedure | Updated on May 29, 2024
This newer, noninvasive imaging test is used to find out how serious certain liver diseases are.
Gastric bypass (Roux-en-Y)
TestProcedure | Updated on June 25, 2022
Gastric bypass is a type of weight-loss surgery that reduces your stomach to the size of a walnut. Learn about its risks and benefits.
Allergy shots
TestProcedure | Updated on April 13, 2024
Allergy shots offer long-term relief from allergy symptoms. The treatments take 3 to 5 years to complete.
Cancer treatment
TestProcedure | Updated on July 26, 2024
Cancer treatments, including surgery, radiation, chemotherapy, targeted therapy and immunotherapy, are often combined to cure or control various cancers.
Colonoscopy
TestProcedure | Updated on February 28, 2024
Colonoscopy is one option for colon cancer screening. Find out what to expect during this procedure to examine the inside of your colon.
Bedbugs
Disease | Updated on January 5, 2024
Learn more about the symptoms, treatment, prevention of these parasitic insects and their bites.
Dermatographia (Dermatographism)
Disease | Updated on February 4, 2023
Learn about the symptoms, causes and treatment of this skin condition in which light scratching causes raised lines or welts.
Mayo Clinic Minute: Tips for dealing with dandruff
Video | Updated on August 25, 2023
Tips for dealing with dandruff.
Snoring
Disease | Updated on December 22, 2017
Is the sound of snoring disrupting sleep in your household? Find out causes and treatment options for this common problem.
Antibiotics: Are you misusing them?
Article | Updated on April 9, 2024
The overuse of antibiotics creates antibiotic-resistant germs. Protect yourself and others by using antibiotics wisely.
Tendinitis pain: Should I apply ice or heat?
Answer | Updated on July 9, 2024
Ice is recommended for sudden injuries to tendons. But heat might be a better choice for chronic tendinitis caused by overuse.
Video: Lunge exercise
Video | Updated on February 9, 2023
The lunge is an exercise that targets the leg muscles. See how it's done.
Video: Biceps curl with dumbbell
Video | Updated on February 15, 2023
The biceps curl builds strength in the upper arm. See how it's done.
Video: Seated row with weight machine
Video | Updated on February 9, 2023
The seated row targets the muscles in the upper back. See how it's done.
ACL injury
Disease | Updated on December 1, 2022
Learn about this injury that affects one of the main ligaments in your knee and most commonly occurs during sports such as soccer and football.
Hip labral tear
Disease | Updated on February 5, 2022
Sports such as soccer, football and golf can increase your risk of damaging the ring of cartilage that helps cushion and stabilize your hip joint.
Carpal tunnel exercises: Can they relieve symptoms?
Answer | Updated on May 15, 2024
Carpal tunnel exercises may be helpful, but they aren't used alone.
Gonorrhea
Disease | Updated on July 20, 2024
This common sexually transmitted infection often causes no symptoms. Learn more about treatment, prevention and possible complications.
Migraines and gastrointestinal problems: Is there a link?
Answer | Updated on February 28, 2023
Migraines can be associated with certain gastrointestinal problems. Learn more.
Mayo Clinic Minute: Weathering migraines
Video | Updated on October 18, 2018
Extreme summer weather may trigger migraines, though experts aren't sure why. But you can take steps to keep pain at bay.
Bacterial vaginosis
Disease | Updated on June 10, 2023
Learn about symptoms, treatments and prevention of this common vaginal condition.
Vulvodynia
Disease | Updated on September 1, 2023
Learn about pain, burning and irritation of the vaginal area that doesn’t have a clear cause. Then find out how to get relief.
Bartholin's cyst
Disease | Updated on April 30, 2022
A Bartholin's cyst is a fluid-filled lump near the vaginal opening. It's rarely serious, but when infected, it can be painful.
Pap smear: Do I need one if I'm a virgin?
Answer | Updated on May 4, 2024
Doctors recommend regular cervical cancer screening whether you've had sex or not.
Fundal height: An accurate sign of fetal growth?
Answer | Updated on March 7, 2024
Understand how fundal height is measured and what it means.
Breast calcifications
Symptom | Updated on March 16, 2023
Most breast calcifications are benign. Find out more about what can cause them, what they look like, and when to see a doctor.
Hyperinsulinemia: Is it diabetes?
Answer | Updated on December 7, 2022
Hyperinsulinemia often is associated with type 2 diabetes.
Seasonal allergies: Nip them in the bud
Article | Updated on February 28, 2024
Learn about treatments and tips to manage seasonal allergies.
Foreign object in the nose: First aid
FirstAid | Updated on May 22, 2024
First-aid instructions for a foreign object in the nose.
Asthma attack
Disease | Updated on October 5, 2023
Learn how to recognize when you need to use quick-relief treatment or get emergency care.
Congenital heart disease in adults
Disease | Updated on April 6, 2024
A heart problem present at birth may not cause symptoms until adulthood. Learn how adult congenital heart disease is treated and what complications may occur.
Systemic mastocytosis
Disease | Updated on November 20, 2020
Excess mast cells can build up in skin, bone and organs. When triggered, the cells release substances that can cause allergic reactions and organ damage.
Drug allergy
Disease | Updated on October 26, 2022
Learn which drugs are more likely to cause an allergic reaction, what symptoms look like and what treatments can calm such a reaction.
Young-onset Alzheimer's: When symptoms begin before age 65
Article | Updated on April 10, 2024
Young-onset Alzheimer's disease is a rare form of dementia that presents unique challenges. Learn more about causes, diagnosis and how to cope.
Nasopharyngeal carcinoma
Disease | Updated on September 8, 2022
Nasopharyngeal carcinoma is cancer that occurs in the nasopharynx, which is located behind your nose and above the back of your throat.
Curcumin: Can it slow cancer growth?
Answer | Updated on January 5, 2024
Some research suggests that curcumin may help prevent or treat cancer.
Slide show: Joint protection for people with hand arthritis
SlideShow | Updated on February 25, 2021
Joint protection — photos showing joint protection techniques to avoid hand arthritis pain.
Video: How cancer spreads
Video | Updated on August 1, 2024
Watch this video to see how cancer spreads (metastasizes).
Statin side effects: Weigh the benefits and risks
Article | Updated on May 27, 2023
Statin side effects can be uncomfortable but are rarely dangerous.
Cholesterol-lowering supplements may be helpful
Article | Updated on November 10, 2022
Diet and exercise are proven ways to reduce cholesterol. Cholesterol-lowering supplements might help, too.
Planning to travel with atrial fibrillation?
Article | Updated on November 11, 2022
Extra preparation before a trip can keep your plans — and heart — running smoothly if you have an irregular heartbeat. Get expert recommendations for your pre-travel checklist.
Niacin overdose: What are the symptoms?
Answer | Updated on May 14, 2024
When niacin is taken as prescribed for high cholesterol, overdose is unlikely.
Hand swelling during exercise: A concern?
Answer | Updated on February 11, 2023
This condition is a common problem, but rarely serious enough to disrupt your routine.
Aortic calcification: An early sign of heart valve problems?
Answer | Updated on July 10, 2024
This condition once was thought to be harmless, but it may be a symptom of heart valve disease.
Video: Mitral valve regurgitation
Video | Updated on July 23, 2024
Mitral valve regurgitation is shown in this video.
Allergy medications: Know your options
Article | Updated on August 1, 2024
Learn more about allergy medicines. Find out what they do and how they can help your symptoms.
Wheat allergy
Disease | Updated on March 5, 2022
Learn about the causes, symptoms and treatment of wheat allergy and how they differ from those of celiac disease. Managing either condition means avoiding wheat.
Albuterol side effects: Can I avoid them?
Answer | Updated on August 29, 2023
Albuterol side effects — Managing reactions to quick-relief asthma medication.
Food allergy vs. food intolerance: What's the difference?
Answer | Updated on February 28, 2024
Might you have to swear off milkshakes for good? Follow the symptom clues to find out whether you possibly have a food allergy or a food intolerance.
Flu shot: Will it prevent the stomach flu?
Answer | Updated on February 28, 2024
The flu shot protects against influenza, which is different from the stomach flu, also called gastroenteritis.
Stress and high blood pressure: What's the connection?
Article | Updated on December 10, 2022
Discover how relaxation and exercise can improve your blood pressure numbers.
Angiotensin II receptor blockers
Article | Updated on August 4, 2023
Learn how these medicines help lower blood pressure and what other health conditions they can treat.
Diabetic hypoglycemia
Disease | Updated on May 6, 2022
Low blood sugar can make you feel awful and is potentially dangerous. Learn about low blood sugar symptoms and treatments for someone with diabetes.
Blood pressure medications: Can they raise my triglycerides?
Answer | Updated on April 12, 2024
Learn which blood pressure medicines might raise triglyceride levels.
Beta blockers: Do they cause weight gain?
Answer | Updated on April 30, 2024
Weight gain can occur as a side effect of some of these medicines used for high blood pressure and other conditions.
Burns: First aid
FirstAid | Updated on August 1, 2024
How to recognize and administer first aid for minor to serious burns.
Pubic lice (crabs)
Disease | Updated on January 6, 2023
Pubic lice (crabs) are an itchy, but treatable, nuisance. Find out how to spot and treat this common sexually transmitted infection (STI).
Cutaneous T-cell lymphoma
Disease | Updated on February 9, 2023
Learn about this type of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma that attacks the skin. Find out about cutaneous T-cell lymphoma (CTCL) symptoms, diagnosis and treatments.
Video: Vagus nerve stimulation
Video | Updated on November 17, 2020
Watch how vagus nerve stimulation works.
Coughing more after quitting smoking: What's the deal?
Answer | Updated on February 23, 2023
If you cough more than usual after you give up cigarettes, find out what it might mean and when to call the doctor.
Office ergonomics: Your how-to guide
Article | Updated on May 25, 2023
Use this visual ergonomics guide to make your sitting work space more comfortable.
Sarcoidosis
Disease | Updated on January 30, 2019
This inflammatory disease results in growth of tiny granulomas in different parts of the body, including the lungs, eyes, skin and heart.
Corns and calluses
Disease | Updated on May 9, 2024
Find out more about these hardened areas of skin that often affect the feet and fingers. Try these self-care tips to make corns and calluses disappear.
Chronic hives
Disease | Updated on April 25, 2023
Learn how this long-lasting skin condition that causes painful, itchy, recurring welts is diagnosed and what treatments may offer relief.
Trigger finger
Topic | Updated on November 22, 2023
A condition in which a finger bends and gets stuck, then snaps straight.
Ventricular tachycardia
Topic | Updated on March 6, 2024
A potentially life-threatening heart rhythm disorder in which the heart beats about 100 or more times a minute.
Wilson's disease
Topic | Updated on June 13, 2017
An inherited disorder that causes too much copper to accumulate in the organs.
Blood in stool
Topic | Updated on February 29, 2024
Blood can appear with bowel movements because of hard stools, constipation, hemorrhoids, digestive conditions or colon cancer.
Knee pain
Topic | Updated on August 18, 2023
Pain in or around the knee that can be due to an injury or a medical condition.
Malaise
Topic | Updated on December 22, 2023
Learn more about this general sense of not feeling well.
Ecchymosis
Topic | Updated on September 23, 2023
A large, blue or purple bruise under the skin that changes color over time before fading.
Wrist pain
Topic | Updated on June 24, 2023
Discomfort in the wrist area, usually caused by injury or long-term conditions.
Liver pain
Topic | Updated on May 25, 2018
Physical discomfort in the liver, an organ located in the upper right belly.
Vaginal bleeding
Topic | Updated on August 8, 2023
Bleeding from the vagina that isn't linked to usual menstrual periods.
Compulsive hoarding
Topic | Updated on May 26, 2018
A persistent difficulty discarding or parting with possessions because of a perceived need to save them.
Underweight
Topic | Updated on March 15, 2024
When weight is lower than what is considered healthy for a person's height, or when body mass index is less than 18.5.
Compulsive behavior
Topic | Updated on May 25, 2018
Thoughts, urges, or behaviors that persist despite negatively affecting health, job, or relationships.
Loss of consciousness
Topic | Updated on June 13, 2017
The inability to respond to surroundings or stimuli.
Prescription sleeping pills: What's right for you?
Article | Updated on September 16, 2022
Learn the possible benefits, risks and side effects of prescription sleeping pills. For long-term insomnia, behavior changes generally work best.
Friendships: Enrich your life and improve your health
Article | Updated on January 12, 2022
Friendships can have a major impact on your health and well-being. Follow these tips to make and sustain lasting friendships.
Back pain during pregnancy: 7 tips for relief
Article | Updated on March 12, 2024
Ease a painful or achy back while pregnant with these simple tips.
Antidepressants: Selecting one that's right for you
Article | Updated on September 23, 2022
Medicine options to treat depression include SSRIs, SNRIs, atypical antidepressants, tricyclic antidepressants, MAOIs and other drugs.
Vaccines for adults: Which do you need?
Article | Updated on September 14, 2022
Vaccines offer protection from infectious diseases. Find out how to stay on top of the vaccines recommended for adults.
Tricyclic antidepressants and tetracyclic antidepressants
Article | Updated on March 30, 2022
Cyclic antidepressants tend to have more side effects than other antidepressants. But for some people, they may relieve depression when other drugs fail.
Menstrual cycle: What's normal, what's not
Article | Updated on April 22, 2023
Learn about how to track your menstrual cycles and what any changes may mean.
Diverticulitis diet
Article | Updated on December 1, 2021
A diverticulitis diet may be part of a treatment plan for acute diverticulitis.
How many hours of sleep are enough?
Answer | Updated on February 21, 2023
Wonder how many hours of sleep are enough? A Mayo Clinic specialist offers guidelines.
MAOIs and diet: Is it necessary to restrict tyramine?
Answer | Updated on December 18, 2018
A low-tyramine diet is important for anyone taking MAOIs.
Dental floss vs. water flosser: Which is better?
Answer | Updated on December 6, 2022
Cleaning between your teeth every day is an important part of good oral health.
Butter vs. margarine: Which is better for my heart?
Answer | Updated on December 1, 2022
Margarine usually tops butter for heart health. But not all margarines are created equal.
Female orgasm: No climax with vaginal penetration?
Answer | Updated on December 7, 2022
Not all women have orgasms with vaginal penetration during sex. Most women need stimulation of the clitoris to climax.
Walking: Is it enough for weight loss?
Answer | Updated on June 5, 2024
Walking and a healthy diet can put you on the path to weight management.
Late-night eating: OK if you have diabetes?
Answer | Updated on June 24, 2023
Late-night snacks aren't necessarily off-limits with diabetes, but healthy choices won't leave you with high blood sugar in the morning.
Colon cleansing: Is it helpful or harmful?
Answer | Updated on May 10, 2024
Get the facts before you try this technique that's popular among some people who practice alternative medicine, who claim it has many health benefits.
Sea salt vs. table salt: What's the difference?
Answer | Updated on July 8, 2023
Should you take health claims about sea salt with a grain of salt? What makes it different from table salt?
Meditation
TestProcedure | Updated on February 10, 2024
Find out more about this mind-body practice and its possible health benefits.
Male breast cancer
Disease | Updated on March 13, 2024
Breast cancer can affect anyone. Learn about the signs and symptoms of this cancer. Treatment most often involves surgery.
Video: Cryotherapy of the esophagus
Video | Updated on October 12, 2023
Cryotherapy video shows use of extreme cold treatment for Barrett's esophagus and esophageal cancer.
Acute myeloid leukemia
Topic | Updated on March 13, 2024
A type of cancer of the blood and bone marrow that affects mature blood cell growth.
Adrenal fatigue
Topic | Updated on May 11, 2023
A term for a broad group of symptoms such as body aches and tiredness.
Alcohol withdrawal
Topic | Updated on June 13, 2017
Symptoms that occur after stopping heavy drinking of alcohol.
Alopecia
Topic | Updated on January 19, 2024
Hair loss from the scalp or body that can occur in people of any age and gender.
Anemia
Topic | Updated on May 3, 2023
A condition in which the blood doesn't have enough healthy red blood cells and hemoglobin.
Angina pectoris
Topic | Updated on January 5, 2024
A type of chest pain caused by reduced blood flow to the heart.
Aortic valve stenosis
Topic | Updated on August 24, 2024
Narrowing of the valve between the lower left heart chamber and the body's main artery.
Avoidant personality disorder
Topic | Updated on June 13, 2017
A disorder characterized by social discomfort and avoidance of interpersonal contact.
Bird flu
Topic | Updated on October 17, 2023
An infection of the nose, throat and lungs caused by a virus. Bird flu also is called avian flu or avian influenza.
Bloodborne disease
Topic | Updated on March 12, 2024
Any disease that spreads through contact with human blood.
Bone metastasis
Topic | Updated on April 2, 2024
A condition that occurs when cancer cells spread from their original site to a bone.
Breast cyst
Topic | Updated on February 27, 2024
A fluid-filled sac in the breast that most often isn't cancer.
Cardiac arrest
Topic | Updated on June 13, 2017
Sudden, unexpected loss of heart function, breathing, and consciousness.
Carpal tunnel syndrome
Topic | Updated on June 13, 2017
A numbness and tingling in the hand and arm caused by a pinched nerve in the wrist.
Cirrhosis
Topic | Updated on February 8, 2024
Scarring of the liver caused by a liver disease or condition.
Complex regional pain syndrome
Topic | Updated on June 13, 2017
Chronic arm or leg pain developing after injury, surgery, stroke, or heart attack.
Dissociative identity disorder
Topic | Updated on June 13, 2017
A disorder characterized by the presence of 2 or more distinct personality states.
Esophagitis
Topic | Updated on June 13, 2017
Inflammation that damages the tube running from the throat to the stomach (esophagus).
Gastritis
Topic | Updated on June 13, 2017
Any of a group of conditions in which the stomach lining is inflamed.
Graft vs host disease
Topic | Updated on February 16, 2024
A condition that happens when donor immune cells attack the new host.
Japanese encephalitis
Topic | Updated on March 6, 2024
An illness caused by a virus that is spread through the bites of infected mosquitos.
Lumbar radiculopathy
Topic | Updated on June 13, 2017
A disease of the root of a nerve in the lower (lumbar) spine.
Lymphedema
Topic | Updated on May 24, 2023
Swelling, most often in an arm or leg, caused by a lymphatic system blockage.
Magnesium deficiency
Topic | Updated on September 6, 2023
A low level of the mineral magnesium in the body.
Melanocytic nevus
Topic | Updated on December 13, 2023
A noncancerous mole caused by a disorder of pigment-producing skin cells.
Meningoencephalitis
Topic | Updated on March 16, 2024
Irritation and swelling, called inflammation, of the brain and the tissues around it, most often caused by infection.
Meralgia paraesthetica
Topic | Updated on June 13, 2017
A nerve condition characterized by tingling, numbness, and pain in the outer thigh.
Mesothelioma
Topic | Updated on March 6, 2024
A cancer that starts in the thin layer of tissue covering the lungs, stomach, heart and other organs.
Myopia
Topic | Updated on June 29, 2024
A condition in which close objects appear in focus, but far ones don't. Also called nearsightedness.