Corns and Calluses
Corns and calluses are areas of thick skin, usually on the hands and feet. They happen because of repeated pressure or …
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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Corns and calluses are areas of thick skin, usually on the hands and feet. They happen because of repeated pressure or …
2 min readLearn about coronary artery bypass surgery (or graft, CABG). It uses blood vessels from other areas of the body to …
4 min readCoronary artery disease (CAD) is the most common type of heart disease. It can lead to angina and heart attack. Read …
2 min readCosmetics are products you use on your body to clean it, beautify it, or change how it looks. An example is makeup. Read …
2 min readCoughing helps your body heal or protect itself. There are two types of coughs: acute and chronic. Learn the causes of …
2 min readCOVID-19 (coronavirus disease 2019) is a respiratory disease caused by a virus. It can be very contagious. Learn about …
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2 min readCPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) is an emergency technique used on someone whose heart or breathing has stopped. …
3 min readCraniofacial abnormalities (or craniofacial anomalies) are birth defects of the face or head. A common example is cleft …
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