HIV: PrEP and PEP
PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis) and PEP (post-exposure prophylaxis) are medicines to prevent HIV. They are prescribed …
5 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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PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis) and PEP (post-exposure prophylaxis) are medicines to prevent HIV. They are prescribed …
5 min readHives is a skin rash that can cause the skin to be red and have itchy bumps. Learn possible reasons to have rashes and …
2 min readHodgkin lymphoma is a type of lymphoma, cancer of the lymph system. It is serious but can usually be cured if found and …
4 min readHome care is care that allows a person with special needs stay in their home. Learn about related issues and specifics.
2 min readHomelessness and health are closely connected. Limited access to healthcare can contribute to the problem. Learn about …
3 min readHormone replacement therapy (HRT) can relieve menopause symptoms. Risks include breast cancer and stroke. Certain types …
3 min readHormones are your body's chemical messengers. They affect many processes including mood. Too much or too little of a …
2 min readHospice care is end-of-life care. Medical professionals and volunteers give medical, psychological, and spiritual …
2 min readHousehold products for cleaning and other uses can contain ingredients that can harm your family and the environment. …
2 min readYou know that exercise is good for your health, but how much do you need? Learn what's recommended, along with which …
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