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Postpartum Preeclampsia

Postpartum preeclampsia is high blood pressure in a woman who has recently had a baby. It is a rare medical… What is postpartum preeclampsia? Postpartum preeclampsia is high blood pressure in a woman who has recently had a baby. It can happen as early…

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Preventing the Flu

The flu is a viral infection that can lead to serious diseases, such as pneumonia. That’s why it’s important to… Influenza (also called “the flu”) is a viral infection in the nose, throat, and lungs. About 10% to 20% of Americans get the flu…

Huntington's Disease

Huntington’s disease is a rare, progressive brain disorder. It gradually kills nerve cells in the brain, taking away physical and… What is Huntington’s disease? Huntington’s disease is a rare, progressive brain disorder. It gradually kills nerve cells in the brain. This slowly deteriorates a…

Meningitis

Meningitis is swelling of the tissue around your brain and spinal cord. There are two common types of meningitis: viral… What is meningitis? Meningitis is swelling of the tissue around your brain and spinal cord. There are two common types of meningitis. Viral meningitis…

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Body Image (Children and Teens)

Many things influence how children see themselves. Parents can play a critical role in helping children develop a positive body… Children’s opinions of their bodies form at a very young age. Research suggests that children as young as 3 years old can have body…

Changes in Your Body During Pregnancy: First Trimester

The first trimester of pregnancy can be exciting and scary. A person’s body goes through a lot of changes—physically and… The first trimester of pregnancy can be exciting and scary. A person’s body goes through a lot of changes. Some of these changes may…

Cancer: Medical Vocabulary

When you are diagnosed with cancer, it can be overwhelming. You have your feelings to deal with, plus a whole… When you are diagnosed with cancer, it can be overwhelming. You have your feelings to deal with. But you also have to deal with a…

Birthing Classes

Birthing classes are an important part of preparing to have a baby. They can help you develop a birth plan… Birthing classes are an important part of preparing to have a baby. They can help you develop a birth plan and ease your anxiety about…

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What is a Total Contact Cast?

A total contact cast is used to treat ulcers (deep sores) on a person’s foot. It consists of a fiberglass… A total contact cast is a cast used to treat ulcers (serious, deep sores) on a person’s foot. It consists of a fiberglass or plaster…

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Undescended Testicles

Testicles are part of the male body. They usually move from inside the body to the scrotum at birth. If… What is an undescended testicle? Testicles are part of the male body. They make male hormones and sperm. Most men have two testicles, located in…

Tuberculosis

Tuberculosis is an infection caused by bacteria. Tuberculosis usually affects the lungs. But it can also affect your joints, kidneys,… What is tuberculosis? Tuberculosis, also called TB, is an infection caused by bacteria. Tuberculosis usually affects the lungs. But it can also affect other parts of the body. This…

Acute Bronchitis

Acute bronchitis is a contagious viral infection that causes inflammation of the bronchial tubes (the airways that carry air into… What is acute bronchitis? Acute bronchitis is a contagious viral infection that causes inflammation of the bronchial tubes. These are the airways that carry…

Thyroid Nodules

A thyroid nodule is a lump in the thyroid gland in your neck. More than 90% of them are not… What is a thyroid nodule? The thyroid is a small gland located at the base of your throat (near your Adam’s apple). It regulates body functions…

Stomach Cancer

Stomach cancer is the growth of cancer cells in the lining and wall of the stomach. It’s also called gastric… What is stomach cancer? Stomach cancer (also called gastric cancer) is the growth of cancer cells in the lining and wall of the stomach. Symptoms of stomach cancer Sometimes…

Sick Sinus Syndrome

Sick sinus syndrome is the name for several conditions in which your heart doesn’t work the correct way. Your heart… What is sick sinus syndrome? Sick sinus syndrome is the name for several conditions in which the sinus node in your heart doesn’t work the correct way. The sinus node…

Shingles

Shingles is a painful skin rash. It is also called zoster or herpes zoster. It is caused by the same… What is shingles? Shingles is a painful skin rash. It is also called zoster or herpes zoster. It is caused by the varicella zoster…

Reactive Arthritis

Reactive arthritis occurs when your immune system reacts to an infection somewhere else in your body. It can affect your… What is reactive arthritis? Reactive arthritis is a rare condition. It occurs when your immune system reacts to an infection somewhere else in your body. It can make your…

Infertility

Infertility means a couple isn’t able to become pregnant after 1 year of having regular, unprotected sex. Infertility can affect… What is infertility? Infertility means a couple isn’t able to become pregnant after 1 year of having regular, unprotected sex. Infertility can affect both women…

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