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An advance directive is a legal document. It tells your doctor and family what kind of medical care you want…
Gallstones are hard deposits that can form in the gallbladder. Some people have them but don’t have symptoms. For others,…
Preconception carrier screenings are pre-pregnancy tests a woman can have to determine if she or her partner are carriers of…
Tanning beds are the source of intense ultraviolet (UV) radiation. They are not safe.
Vertebroplasty treats compression spine fractures. In these fractures, the bone collapses and breaks. The procedure injects cement into the…
Palliative care is designed to improve the quality of care for a person who has a serious or life-threatening…
Girls—and boys—can both benefit from getting the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine. The vaccine reduces chances of developing some cancers later…
Eosinophilic esophagitis is an inflammatory, allergic disease that occurs when certain white blood cells build up in your esophageal…
Ending a pregnancy is called induced abortion. The decision is made for therapeutic or elective reasons.
Exercise-induced bronchospasm, or exercise-induced asthma, happens when exercise causes the airways in your lungs to narrow, making it hard to…
A small amount of sun exposure is good for us, but too much exposure to UV rays is harmful. It…
Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is a method of stimulating the brain with electricity to treat some types of severe mental…
Emergency contraception is a method of preventing pregnancy if used within a short period of time after having sex.
An adverse drug reaction can occur if your body responds badly to a medicine. Anyone can have an adverse reaction,…
An eating disorder is a mental health condition characterized by an obsession with food and weight. It harms a person’s…
Adults with Down syndrome should see their doctors regularly for preventive health care. They may be at greater risk for…
Dietary supplements are any substances you take to improve your health or wellness. This includes vitamins, minerals, and herbs.
Dehydration is when your body doesn’t have enough fluids to work properly. It happens when you lose more fluids than…
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