Water Pollution
Many different pollutants can harm our rivers, streams, lakes, and oceans. Learn how water pollution can cause plants to …
2 min readA comprehensive A–Z reference of 1017 health topics from MedlinePlus (National Library of Medicine). Covers diseases, conditions, symptoms, treatments, diagnostic tests, and wellness topics.
This section provides a comprehensive A–Z reference of 1017 health topics from MedlinePlus, a service of the National Library of Medicine (NIH). Each article includes a plain-language summary of the condition, test, or treatment.
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Many different pollutants can harm our rivers, streams, lakes, and oceans. Learn how water pollution can cause plants to …
2 min readPlaying in the water can be fun, but it can also be dangerous. Water safety can help prevent injuries and drowning. …
2 min readAbout two thirds of adults in the U.S. are overweight or obese. A weight control strategy can help you keep a healthy …
5 min readIs weight loss surgery for you? Learn about types of surgery including bariatric surgery, bypass surgery, gastric …
2 min readWest Nile Virus (WNV) is a virus spread by mosquito bites. Most people have few to no symptoms. But some have severe …
4 min readWhooping cough (Pertussis) is an infectious bacterial disease that causes uncontrollable coughing. Learn about the …
5 min readWildfires are extremely dangerous. They spread quickly and can destroy homes. The smoke can affect your health. Learn …
2 min readWilms' Tumor (or Nephroblastoma) is a rare type of cancer that affects one or both kidneys. Find a list of symptoms and …
2 min readWilson disease is a disorder that prevents your body from getting rid of extra copper. Too much copper can affect the …
3 min readWinter weather emergencies can lead to health and safety challenges. Take actions to protect yourself by having a …
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