Breast Cancer
Breast cancer is a cancer that starts in the breast tissue, when cells change and grow out of control. These extra cells …
6 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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Breast cancer is a cancer that starts in the breast tissue, when cells change and grow out of control. These extra cells …
6 min readBreast changes such as lumps, bumps, and discharge are common. Some causes can be aging, hormones, or medicines. Learn …
3 min readBreast reconstruction can rebuild the shape of the breast after a mastectomy for breast cancer. Read about the types of …
3 min readBreastfeeding gives your baby the right nutrients and may protect your baby against some illness. Learn about all its …
2 min readWhen you have breathing problems, such as shortness of breath, it's hard for you to take in the oxygen your body needs. …
2 min readThe bronchi are two tubes that carry air to your lungs. Problems with the bronchi include bronchitis, bronchiectasis, …
2 min readLearn about how bruises, or contusions, form. They happen when you get a blow or injury that breaks the small blood …
2 min readBullying is when a person or group repeatedly harms someone on purpose. Cyberbullying is bullying that happens through …
6 min readA burn is damage to your body's tissues caused by heat, chemicals, electricity, sunlight, or radiation. Read about the …
2 min readBursitis is inflammation of fluid sacs between your joints. Bursitis symptoms include pain and swelling. Learn about how …
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