Infants and Toddlers
Cytomegalovirus
Cytomegalovirus (CMV) is a common virus that most people are exposed to as infants. It rarely causes symptoms, but sometimes…
Crying: Under Age 1
A crying baby is normal. However, it can be upsetting to you and it’s usually a sign something is bothering…
Circumcision
Circumcision is a procedure where the foreskin (the skin that covers the tip of the penis) is removed. It’s usually…
Kids and Teens
Oppositional Defiant Disorder
Oppositional defiant disorder is a behavior condition that affects children and teens. It causes a negative effect on the child’s…
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…
Cerebral Palsy
Cerebral palsy is a group of neurological disorders that affect body movement and muscle coordination. It usually appears in infancy…
Men
Interstitial Cystitis
Interstitial cystitis is a medical condition. It represents chronic bladder inflammation.
Risks and Benefits of Common Prostate Cancer Treatments
Prostate cancer is one of the most common types of cancer in men. Treatment options include surgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy,…
Prostate Cancer | Pros & Cons of PSA Testing
Early detection is easier to treat and more likely to be cured, but PSA testing isn’t always accurate and can…
Pregnancy and Childbirth
Preconception Carrier Screenings
Preconception carrier screenings are pre-pregnancy tests a woman can have to determine if she or her partner are carriers of…
Ending a Pregnancy
Ending a pregnancy is called induced abortion. The decision is made for therapeutic or elective reasons.
Circumcision
Circumcision is a procedure where the foreskin (the skin that covers the tip of the penis) is removed. It’s usually…
Seniors
Glaucoma
Glaucoma is an eye disease. It’s caused by fluid and pressure in the eye. At first, there aren’t symptoms, but…
Gallstones
Gallstones are hard deposits that can form in the gallbladder. Some people have them but don’t have symptoms. For others,…
Diabetes
Diabetes is a disease that occurs when your body doesn’t make or use the hormone insulin properly. It causes too…
Women
Keratosis Pilaris
Keratosis pilaris is a harmless skin condition that causes small bumps to appear on the skin. They can appear anywhere…
Keloids
Keloids are a type of raised scar. They occur where the skin has healed after an injury and can grow…
Gallstones
Gallstones are hard deposits that can form in the gallbladder. Some people have them but don’t have symptoms. For others,…
