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