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  • Mountain climber using mini portable oxygen cylinder to avoid and treat high-altitude illness

    High-Altitude Illness

    High-altitude illness can occur when you travel to altitudes higher than 8,000 feet. It happens when your body doesn’t get…

  • Hip Fractures

    A hip fracture is a break in your thigh bone (femur) where it connects to your pelvic bone. Hip fractures…

  • Best and worst positions for your baby to help prevent hip dysplasia

    Hip Problems in Infants

    A hip problem in an infant is known as developmental dysplasia of the hip. It can lead to dislocation of…

  • newborn baby crying in white bed

    Hirschsprung’s Disease

    Hirschsprung disease is a rare birth defect that is caused by missing nerve cells in the intestine. It is treated…

  • female with hairy arm

    Hirsutism

    Hirsutism causes women to have excess hair on their face or body. It can have different causes, including genetics and…

  • HIV

    The human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) attacks the body’s immune system. A healthy immune system is what keeps you from getting…

  • Little boy sleeping in his bed suffering from hives

    Hives | Symptoms and Treatment

    Hives (urticaria) are bumps or patches on the surface of your skin. They can be red, itchy, and swollen and…

  • Bottle of HPV vaccine sitting next to syringe

    Human Papillomavirus (HPV)

    HPV is a common sexually transmitted virus.

  • Huntington's Disease | Symptoms and treatment

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

  • Illustration of a blood clot in an artery leading to the heart

    Hypercoagulation

    Hypercoagulation is when your blood forms a clot when it shouldn’t. This clot can then travel through your body. This…

  • Close up of a man wearing a dress shirt with sweat stains in the armpit

    Hyperhidrosis

    Hyperhidrosis is excessive sweating.

  • sore throat, shown red, isolated on white background

    Hyperparathyroidism

    Hyperparathyroidism is a condition that causes you to have too much calcium in your bloodstream and not enough in your…

  • female doctor checking for Hyperthyroidism

    Hyperthyroidism

    Hyperthyroidism, or an overactive thyroid, means your thyroid gland makes too much hormone. This can cause weight loss, tremors, and…

  • A cross section of a pituitary gland and endocrine cells

    Hypopituitarism

    Hypopituitarism is a disorder in which the pituitary gland doesn’t make enough hormones.

  • A freezing cold man stands outside in the falling snow at night. Hypothermia occurs when you are exposed to bitter cold for a long time and your body temperature drops below 95°F.

    Hypothermia

    Hypothermia is a medical condition. It occurs when you are exposed to bitter cold for a long time and your…

  • doctor examining female patient for hypothyroidism while working in his office

    Hypothyroidism

    Hypothyroidism is an underactive thyroid. Your thyroid controls your metabolism, heart rate, muscles, bones, and other organs.

  • illustration of a blood vessel carrying blood cells

    Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP)

    Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP) is a bleeding disorder. When you have ITP, your immune system destroys the platelets in your…

  • Woman holding antacid tablet and glass of water

    Indigestion | Symptoms and Relief

    Indigestion happens when your body has trouble digesting food. Anyone can get indigestion, either on occasion or as part of…

  • Infant Jaundice

    Infant jaundice is common. It can make your baby’s skin, eyes, and mouth turn yellow. While it may look odd,…

  • Couple meeting with doctor

    Infertility | Causes and Treatment

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