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Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the U.S. Reduce your risk by staying in the shade and wearing protective …
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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Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the U.S. Reduce your risk by staying in the shade and wearing protective …
2 min readThere are many reasons to have surgery, ranging from pain prevention to body adjustments. However, there are risks …
2 min readTrouble swallowing (dysphagia) can happen with a number of neurological disorders. Older adults are at higher risk. …
2 min readSweating (perspiration) is how your body cools itself. Too much of it is hyperhidrosis, too little is anhidrosis. Find …
2 min readSyphilis is a sexually transmitted disease. It causes sores on the genitals, rectum, or mouth. Read about testing, …
3 min readIn syringomyelia, a cyst forms in your spinal cord. It gets bigger over time, destroying part of the spinal cord. Learn …
2 min readThe tailbone, or coccyx, is at the bottom of your backbone, or spine. Learn about tailbone disorders and what problems …
2 min readGood communication helps you make the most of your doctor visits. Learn how to talk about your concerns and get tips on …
3 min readDid you know that a tan is actually sun damage? Learn about the dangers of both indoor and outdoor tanning, and how you …
6 min readTaste and smell disorders can have many causes such as colds and head injuries. Some medications can also affect taste …
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