Gum Disease
Many adults have some form of gum disease (also known as periodontal disease). Read about the most common gum …
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 adults have some form of gum disease (also known as periodontal disease). Read about the most common gum …
2 min readSwine Flu is a virus that pigs can get, but human infections can and do happen. H1N1 is the name of a strain that …
3 min readHaemophilus is the name of a group of bacteria that can cause serious disease, such as Hib. There is a vaccine to …
2 min readThere are many causes for hair loss. One is alopecia areata, a disease that affects the hair follicles. Read about it …
2 min readYou have hair all over your body, not just on your head. Find out about what's normal, how to care for hair, and common …
2 min readFind out what you can do if you are experiencing problems with your hands such as pain or stiffness. Learn about hand …
2 min readHantavirus pulmonary syndrome (HPS) is a rare but deadly viral infection. It is spread by mice and rats. Learn about …
2 min readHay fever (Pollen Allergy) is a type of allergy triggered by pollen from trees, weeds and grasses. Learn the symptoms.
2 min readHDL, or high-density lipoprotein, is the \"good\" cholesterol. It helps remove bad cholesterol from your arteries, so a …
5 min readHead and neck cancer includes cancers of the mouth, nose, sinuses, salivary glands, throat, and lymph nodes. Read the …
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