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Monitoring Baby’s Heart Rate During Labor

Fetal heart rate monitoring keeps track of your baby’s heart rate. This helps your doctor detect problems that may develop… Your baby’s heart rate is usually monitored during labor. This is called fetal heart rate monitoring. It is done to keep track of your baby’s…

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Ways to Increase Low Testosterone

Testosterone is a sex hormone that your body makes. Normally, men produce more of it than women do. Some men… Testosterone is a sex hormone that your body makes. Normally, men produce more of it than women do. Some men may have low amounts of…

Lymphedema

Lymphedema is a condition often caused by cancer treatment or surgery. It results in swelling of the lymph nodes located… What is lymphedema? Lymphedema is excess fluid inside your body. It causes swelling in your arms, legs, fingers, and toes. Lymphedema occurs when something…

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Heat Exhaustion and Heat Stroke

Heat exhaustion and heatstroke are serious conditions. Learn the warning signs of these heat-related illnesses, as well as how to… What are heat exhaustion and heatstroke? Heat exhaustion happens when your body gets too hot. If you don’t treat heat exhaustion, it can lead…

Traveler’s Diarrhea

Traveler’s diarrhea is a common travel-related illness that anyone can get when traveling to certain areas. Most cases are mild… What is traveler’s diarrhea? Traveler’s diarrhea is a common illness people get during travel. It can occur anywhere, but there are certain parts of…

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Men

Men's health concerns, including high blood pressure, diabetes, heart failure, heart attack, stroke, prevention, wellness & more… …

Symptom Checker

Our trusted Symptom Checker is written and reviewed by physicians and patient education professionals. Find a possible diagnosis by choosing… Choose a symptom and answer simple questions using our physician-reviewed Symptom Checker to find a possible diagnosis for your health issue. Consult with your doctor…

If you depend on electricity to power home medical equipment and medication, plan ahead with a power backup and other solutions.

How to Survive an Extended Power Outage with Home Medical Equipment

Electricity is something we take for granted. When you depend on electricity to power medical equipment and medicine at home,… Electricity is something we take for granted. When you depend on electricity to power medical equipment and medicine at home, then it comes as a…

Hand, foot, and mouth disease is a common, mild, contagious childhood illness. It causes mouth sores and a rash on the hands and feet.

Hand, foot, and mouth disease (HFMD)

Hand, foot, and mouth disease is a common, mild, contagious childhood illness. It causes sores inside and outside the mouth… What is hand, foot, and mouth disease? Hand, foot, and mouth disease (HFMD) is a common childhood illness. It is caused by a virus…

I Tested Positive for COVID-19. Now What?

If you have—or suspect that you have—COVID-19, you should follow the CDC’s recommendations for isolation to stop the spread of… COVID-19, the illness caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus, is extremely contagious. If you test positive for COVID-19, or suspect that you have it, it…

Five women laying horizontally in a line on the ground holding their heads in the palms of their hands. For optimal preventive care, women should have an annual visit that includes a physical and discussion of screenings and emotional well being.

Women’s Guide to Preventive Care

It’s important for women to take an active approach to health care. This means making it a priority to schedule… What is women’s preventive care? It’s important for women to take an active approach to health care, especially by the time they reach adulthood…

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Obesity and Pregnancy

Women who have obesity can have healthy pregnancies. It is important to receive regular prenatal care to manage risks to… A person is considered to have obesity when their body mass index (BMI) is 30 or higher (without being pregnant). For people who become pregnant,…

Dealing With Hep B and C During Pregnancy

Women who are pregnant and have hepatitis B or C are at risk for passing the virus to their baby… What is hepatitis? Hepatitis is a group of viral infections. It affects your liver and causes swelling. There are three main forms: hepatitis A, B,…

Where You Can Deliver Your Baby

You have options when deciding where to have your baby. Learn about the different places you might be able to… There are many things to think about when you’re going to have a baby. One of those is where you’ll go through labor and delivery…

Skin tags

Skin tags are non-cancerous skin growths that feel like a hanging mole. They are more common with age… What are skin tags? A skin tag is a growth that can occur anywhere on your body. It is benign, which means it is not cancer. Both…

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Pituitary Tumors

The pituitary gland is located in your brain and produces hormones. Most pituitary tumors are non-cancerous… What is a pituitary tumor? The pituitary gland is located at the base of your brain. It is about the size of a pea and shaped like a…

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Indigestion (Dyspepsia)

Indigestion happens when your body has trouble digesting food. Anyone can get indigestion, either on occasion or as part of… What is indigestion (dyspepsia)? Indigestion, also known as dyspepsia, is a common condition. It can happen when your body has trouble digesting food. It…

Opioid Addiction

An opioid addiction is a powerful urge to use opioids. These are medicines that are prescribed to relieve pain, such… What is opioid addiction? An addiction is a strong craving to do something. In this case, it’s a strong craving to use opioids. Addiction…

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