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» 5 strategies you can adopt today to prevent heart disease

» A step-by-step look at hemodialysis

» A step-by-step look at peritoneal dialysis

» Abdominal aortic aneurysm: Is exercise safe?

» Abdominal pain

» Abortion: Does it increase the risk of breast cancer?

» Acanthosis nigricans

» Achilles tendinitis

» Achilles tendon rupture

» Acid reflux and GERD: Are they the same thing?

» ACL injury

» Acne

» Acne products: Find a solution for your acne flare-ups

» Acne treatments: Promising therapies for clearer skin

» Acoustic neuroma

» Acromegaly

» Acrylic nails: Can they harm your natural nails?

» Actinic keratosis

» Acupuncture: Sharp answers to pointed questions

» Acute bronchitis: Is it contagious?

» Acute lymphocytic leukemia

» Acute myelogenous leukemia

» Acute sinusitis

» Addison's disease

» Adenomyosis

» Adjustment disorders

» Adjuvant therapy: Extra treatment to keep cancer from returning

» Adult bed-wetting: A concern?

» Adult chickenpox: A cause of male infertility?

» Adult Still's disease

» African-Americans and skin cancer: Do I need sunscreen?

» After surgery: Medications and methods for pain relief

» Airplane ear

» Albuterol side effects in children: Is irritability normal?

» Alcohol and smoking: Risk factors for diabetes?

» Alcohol poisoning

» Alcohol: Does it affect blood pressure?

» Alcoholic hepatitis

» Alcoholism

» Allergic to cold weather?

» Allergy medications: Know your options

» Allergy skin tests: Identify the sources of your sneezing

» Allergy tests

» Allergy-proof your house

» Alpha blockers

» Alpha-2 receptor blockers

» Alzheimer's disease

» Alzheimer's drugs: Real benefits despite limitations

» Alzheimer's or depression: Could it be both?

» Alzheimer's stages: How the disease progresses

» Alzheimer's treatments: What's on the horizon?

» Alzheimer's: Getting the most from medical appointments

» Alzheimer's: Is it in your genes?

» Alzheimer's: Managing sleep problems

» Ambiguous genitalia

» Amenorrhea

» Amiodarone side effects: A cause of Parkinson-like tremors?

» Amyloidosis

» Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis

» An asthma attack

» Anal cancer

» Anal fissure

» Anal itching

» Anaphylaxis

» Anemia

» Anesthesia: A look at local, regional and general anesthesia

» Anger management: How angry are you?

» Anger management: Learn how to keep your cool

» Anger management: Recognize and understand unhealthy behaviors

» Anger management: Tips to control your temper

» Angiotensin II receptor blockers

» Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors

» Animal bites

» Ankylosing spondylitis

» Anorexia nervosa

» Anthrax

» Antibiotic-associated diarrhea

» Antidepressant 'withdrawal': Is there such a thing?

» Antidepressants — How they help relieve depression

» Antidepressants and weight gain

» Antidepressants: Another weapon against chronic pain

» Antidepressants: Are they safe during pregnancy?

» Antidepressants: Can they stop working?

» Antidepressants: Get tips to cope with side effects

» Antidepressants: How they relieve depression

» Antidepressants: Selecting one that's right for you

» Antidepressants: Test shows which may be your best bet

» Anti-seizure medications: Relief from nerve pain

» Antisocial personality disorder

» Anxiety: A cause of high blood pressure?

» Aortic aneurysm

» Aortic dissection

» Aortic regurgitation: How does it affect blood pressure?

» Aortic valve calcification (sclerosis)

» Aortic valve regurgitation

» Aortic valve stenosis

» Aphasia

» Aplastic anemia

» Appendicitis

» Appendix stones

» Arcus senilis: A sign of high cholesterol?

» Are you at risk? Factors that can cause high blood pressure

» Arteriosclerosis / Atherosclerosis

» Arteriovenous (AV) fistula

» Arteriovenous malformation (AVM) in the brain

» Arthritis pain relief: Creams and gels for aching joints

» Arthritis pain: Do's and don'ts

» Arthritis pain: Prevent pain with joint protection techniques

» Arthritis: How is it diagnosed?

» Arthroscopic knee surgery

» Arthroscopy: Less invasive surgery for knees and other joints

» Artificial sweeteners: Any effect on blood sugar?

» Asbestosis

» Ascariasis

» Asperger's syndrome

» Aspirin allergy: What are the symptoms?

» Assistive devices for aging eyes

» Asthma

» Asthma in adults: Gain control with written plans

» Asthma in children: Creating an asthma action plan

» Asthma inhalers: How they work

» Asthma medications: Know your options

» Asthma severity: How does it affect treatment?

» Asthma sidelining your child? Playing sports safely

» Asthma, kids and participation in sports

» Asthma: 3 steps to better asthma control

» Asthma: Cold and flu action plan

» Asthma: Steps in diagnosis

» Astigmatism

» Atelectasis (collapsed lung)

» Athlete's foot

» Atrial fibrillation

» Atrial septal defect (ASD)

» Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)

» Atypical cells: Are they cancer?

» Atypical depression: How is it different from 'regular' depression?

» Autism

» Autism treatment: Can chelation therapy help?

» Autism treatment: Can special diets help?

» Autoimmune hepatitis

» Automated external defibrillators: Do you need an AED?

» Autonomic neuropathy

» Avascular necrosis

» Avulsion fracture

» Back pain

» Back pain at work: Preventing aches, pains and injuries

» Back pain at work: Strategies to prevent aches, pains and injuries

» Back surgery: When is it a good idea?

» Bad breath

» Baker's cyst

» Barium X-ray or contrast study

» Barrel chest: What causes it?

» Barrett's esophagus

» Bartholin cyst

» Bedbugs

» Bedsores (Pressure sores)

» Bed-wetting

» Belching, bloating and intestinal gas

» Bell's palsy

» Belly fat in men: What you need to know

» Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV)

» Beta blockers

» Beta blockers: Are they safe if you have asthma?

» Beta blockers: Can they cause weight gain?

» Beta blockers: How do they affect target heart rate?

» Beware of penis-enlargement scams

» Bile reflux

» Binge-eating disorder

» Bioidentical hormones: Are they better than standard HRT?

» Bipolar disorder

» Bipolar disorder and alcoholism: Are they related?

» Bipolar disorder in children: How early can it be diagnosed?

» Bipolar disorder treatment: A cause of hypothyroidism?

» Bird flu (avian influenza)

» Birth control pill FAQ: From menstruation to menopause — and everything in between

» Biventricular pacemaker: Cardiac resynchronization therapy for heart failure

» Biventricular pacing

» Black eye

» Black, hairy tongue

» Bladder cancer

» Bladder control problems in women: How to seek treatment

» Bladder infections: Can men get them too?

» Bladder outlet obstruction

» Blastocystis hominis infection

» Blepharitis

» Blind loop syndrome

» Blisters

» Blocked tear duct: What causes it?

» Blood in semen

» Blood in urine

» Blood in vomit or vomiting blood

» Blood poisoning (bacteremia)

» Blood pressure always higher at home: What does it mean?

» Blood pressure medication: Can I stop taking it if I lose weight?

» Blood pressure: Can it be higher in one arm?

» Blood pressure: Does it have a daily pattern?

» Blood sugar and insulin

» Blood sugar and mood: Any connection?

» Blood sugar monitoring: Why, when and how

» Blood tests for heart disease

» Blood tests for people on dialysis: Understanding the results

» Blood thinners: Can I still get blood clots?

» BMI calculator

» Body dysmorphic disorder

» Boils and carbuncles

» Bone and joint problems associated with diabetes

» Bone bruise: How long before it heals?

» Bone cancer

» Bone cyst

» Bone cyst: How is it treated?

» Bone density test: Measure your risk of osteoporosis

» Bone spurs

» Borderline personality disorder

» Botox injections: Can they relieve arthritis pain?

» Botulism

» Brain aneurysm

» Brain tumor

» Breast augmentation: Breast implants reshape self-image

» Breast biopsy: Interpreting your risk of breast cancer

» Breast cancer

» Breast cancer prevention: Lifestyle choices and more

» Breast cancer surgery: Does menstrual timing affect prognosis?

» Breast cysts and caffeine: Any connection?

» Breast implants: A choice between saline and silicone

» Breast implants: Do they interfere with mammograms?

» Breast lift vs. breast augmentation: What's the difference?

» Breast lumps: Next steps after discovering suspicious breast tissue

» Breast lumps: Types of lumps and what they mean

» Breast pain

» Breast reconstruction after mastectomy

» Breast reconstruction with breast implants: Saving grace for an active woman

» Breast reduction surgery: Decreasing your breast size

» Breast thermography: Can it detect breast cancer?

» Broken collarbone (fractured clavicle)

» Broken heart syndrome: Is bad news bad for your heart?

» Bronchial thermoplasty: A new asthma treatment?

» Bronchiolitis

» Bronchiolitis obliterans with organizing pneumonia (BOOP)

» Bronchitis

» Brugada syndrome

» Bruise

» Bruit: Is it a sign of something serious?

» Bruxism/Teeth grinding

» Bulging disk: How is it different than a herniated disk?

» Bulimia nervosa

» Bullous pemphigoid

» Bump on the head: When is it serious?

» Bundle branch block

» Bunions

» Burning feet

» Burning feet: Causes and treatments?

» Burning mouth syndrome

» Burns

» Bursitis

» Byetta: Can diabetes drug also help you lose weight?

» Byetta: Effective diabetes and weight-loss drug?

» Bypass surgery vs. angioplasty for coronary artery disease

» C. difficile

» Caffeine: How does it affect blood pressure?

» Calciphylaxis in end-stage kidney failure: How is it treated?

» Calcium antagonists (calcium channel blockers)

» Calcium channel blockers

» Cancer basics: What is cancer and what causes cancer?

» Cancer pain: Relief is possible

» Cancer prevention: 7 steps to reduce your risk

» Cancer recurrence: What it means and how to cope

» Cancer risk: What the numbers mean

» Cancer surgery: Physically removing cancer

» Cancer survival rate: A tool to understand your prognosis

» Cancer survivors: Late effects of cancer treatment

» Cancer survivors: Managing your emotions after cancer treatment

» Cancer survivors: Relationships with family and friends after treatment

» Cancer survivors: Take care of your body after treatment

» Cancer survivors: What to expect with follow-up care

» Cancer treatment: Get involved in your cancer treatment decisions

» Cancer treatment: How to be an active player in your treatment plan

» Canker sore

» Carbohydrate counting and diabetes

» Carbon monoxide poisoning

» Carcinoid syndrome

» Carcinoid tumors

» Cardiac asthma

» Cardiac ischemia

» Cardiac stents: Can they be replaced?

» Cardiomyopathy

» Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)

» Cardiovascular disease 101: Know your heart and blood vessels

» Caring for your mouth: Tips for healthy teeth and gums

» Carotid artery dissection

» Carotid artery dissection: What are the signs and symptoms?

» Carpal tunnel syndrome

» Cataract surgery

» Cataracts

» Catatonic schizophrenia

» Celiac disease

» Celiac disease diet: How do I fit in grains?

» Celiac disease: Fitting grains into your diet

» Cellulite

» Cellulitis

» Cellulitis infection: Is it contagious?

» Central-acting agents

» Cerebral arteriovenous malformation (AVM): What are the signs and symptoms?

» Cerebral palsy

» Cervical cancer

» Cervical cancer vaccine recommended for girls 11 to 12

» Cervical cancer vaccine: Who needs it, how it works

» Cervical cancer: Can you get it if you haven't had sex?

» Cervical cysts

» Cervical spondylosis

» Cervicitis

» Chapped lips: What is the best remedy?

» Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease

» Chemical burns

» Chemical splash in the eye

» Chemobrain: When cancer treatment disrupts your thinking and memory

» Chemoprevention: Drugs that can reduce breast cancer risk

» Chemotherapy and hair loss: What to expect during treatment

» Chemotherapy side effects: A cause of heart disease?

» Chemotherapy: Using chemicals to treat cancer

» Chest pain

» Chest X-rays: Helping detect heart and lung conditions

» Chewing gum: Is swallowing it harmful?

» Chickenpox

» Chickenpox vaccine: Is it always effective?

» Chigger bites, poison ivy and other summer skin irritants

» Chilblains

» Chilblains: What causes it?

» Child abuse: How does it cause borderline personality disorder?

» Childhood asthma

» Childhood obesity

» Childhood schizophrenia

» Childhood schizophrenia: How early can it be diagnosed?

» Chlamydia

» Choking

» Cholera

» Cholesterol buildup in the arteries

» Cholesterol level: Can it be too low?

» Cholesterol levels: What numbers should you aim for?

» Cholesterol medications: Consider the options

» Cholesterol test kits: Are they accurate?

» Cholesterol test: Sorting out the lipids

» Cholesterol: The best foods to lower your cholesterol and protect your heart

» Cholesterol-lowering supplements: Another way to reduce cholesterol

» Chondromalacia patella

» Choosing a mental health provider: How to find one who suits your needs

» Choosing blood pressure medications

» Choosing sunglasses: Is UV protection important?

» Chronic daily headaches

» Chronic exertional compartment syndrome

» Chronic fatigue syndrome

» Chronic lymphocytic leukemia

» Chronic myelogenous leukemia

» Chronic pain: Exercise can bring relief

» Chronic pelvic pain

» Chronic sinusitis

» Cigar smoking: Safer than cigarettes?

» Cinnamon: Can it lower blood sugar?

» Cirrhosis

» Cleft lip and cleft palate

» 'Clinical' depression: What does that mean?

» Clubfoot

» Cluster headache

» Coarctation of the aorta

» Coconut oil: A cure for thyroid disease?

» Coenzyme Q10: Can it prevent statin side effects?

» Cold agglutinin syndrome: What are the symptoms?

» Cold and flu germs: How long can they survive outside the body?

» Cold or allergy: Which is it?

» Cold remedies: What works, what doesn't, what can't hurt

» Cold sore

» Cold symptoms: Does drinking milk increase phlegm?

» Collagenous colitis/lymphocytic colitis

» Colon cancer

» Colon polyps

» Colposcopy: A follow-up to abnormal Pap test results

» Coma

» Combined reuptake inhibitors and receptor blockers

» Common cold

» Common warts

» Complementary and alternative cancer treatment: Get the facts

» Complex regional pain syndrome

» Compulsive gambling

» Compulsive sexual behavior

» Concave chest (pectus excavatum)

» Concussion

» Condoms: Effective birth control and protection from sexually transmitted diseases

» Congenital heart defects: When your baby's born with a heart malformation

» Congestive heart failure: Is air travel safe?

» Conjoined twins

» Constipation

» Coping with a cancer diagnosis: Action plan

» Cornea transplants: Restoring sight with donor tissue

» Corneal abrasion (scratch)

» Corns and calluses

» Coronary angiography and other heart catheterization procedures

» Coronary angioplasty

» Coronary angioplasty and stenting: Opening clogged arteries

» Coronary angioplasty and stenting: Opening clogged heart arteries

» Coronary artery disease

» Coronary artery spasm: A cause of heart attacks?

» Coronary calcium scans: Heart scans mired in controversy

» Cortisone shots: Relieve joint pain at the source

» Cosmetic surgery: What to know beforehand

» Costochondritis

» Coughing up blood (hemoptysis)

» Coxsackievirus infection

» Craniosynostosis

» Craving and chewing ice: A sign of anemia?

» CREST syndrome

» Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease

» Crocs shoes: Do they relieve lower back pain?

» Crohn's disease

» Crohn's disease symptom: Coping with fatigue

» Crohn's disease treatment in children: What are the concerns?

» Crohn's disease: Coping with fatigue

» Croup

» Croup treatment: Does high humidity relieve symptoms?

» Cushing's syndrome

» Cuts and scrapes

» Cyclothymia

» Cystic fibrosis

» Cystitis

» Cystocele

» Cysts and tumors: What's the difference?

» Daily aspirin therapy

» Dandruff

» Dark circles under the eyes: What causes them?

» Dark circles under your eyes: What causes them?

» DASH diet: Avoid hidden dangers when dining out

» DASH diet: Guide to recommended servings

» DASH diet: Shopping, cooking and a well-stocked kitchen

» De Quervain's tenosynovitis

» Debunking cancer myths: An interview with a Mayo Clinic specialist

» Degenerative changes in the spine: Is it arthritis?

» Dehydration

» Delayed ejaculation: How is it treated?

» Delaying your period through oral contraceptives

» Dementia: Not always Alzheimer's

» Demyelinating disease

» Dental care and diabetes: Guide to a healthy mouth

» Dental fillings: Do they have to be replaced?

» Depersonalization: A feeling of being 'outside' your body

» Depression

» Depression and anxiety: Exercise eases symptoms

» Depression and other mental conditions: Support groups can help

» Depression in women: Understanding the gender gap

» Depression self-assessment

» Depression: Supporting loved ones through their battle with depression

» Dermatitis/Eczema

» Dermatographia

» Dermatomyositis

» Diabetes and Alzheimer's: Insulin resistance increases risk

» Diabetes and cardiovascular disease: Lifestyle changes and medication can improve your health

» Diabetes and exercise: When to monitor your blood sugar

» Diabetes and liver disease

» Diabetes care: 10 ways to avoid complications

» Diabetes checkups: Seeing your doctor regularly is key to blood sugar management

» Diabetes diet: Can going vegetarian help?

» Diabetes diet: Create your healthy-eating plan

» Diabetes diet: New guidelines for healthy eating with diabetes

» Diabetes foods: Is honey a good substitute for sugar?

» Diabetes insipidus

» Diabetes lab tests: What's normal?

» Diabetes management: Creating your sick-day plan

» Diabetes nutrition: Eating out when you have diabetes

» Diabetes nutrition: Including sweets in your meal plan

» Diabetes prevention: 5 tips for taking control

» Diabetes prevention: Can Avandia or other drugs prevent diabetes?

» Diabetes symptoms: When to consult your doctor

» Diabetes treatment: Can cinnamon lower blood sugar?

» Diabetes treatment: Medications for type 2 diabetes

» Diabetes treatment: Using insulin to manage your blood sugar

» Diabetes: How lifestyle and daily routine affect blood sugar

» Diabetes: Is it true that I should avoid electric blankets?

» Diabetic coma

» Diabetic hyperosmolar syndrome

» Diabetic ketoacidosis

» Diabetic retinopathy

» Diagnosing Alzheimer's: An interview with a Mayo Clinic specialist

» Diagnosing cancer: Common tests, biopsies and examinations

» Diagnostic tests

» Dialysis medications: What they do, what to watch for

» Dialysis: Managing your medications

» Diaper rash

» Diarrhea

» Diarrhea: A concern after gallbladder removal?

» Diarrhea: Cancer-related causes and how to cope

» Dieulafoy's lesion: A rare cause of gastrointestinal bleeding

» Difficulty swallowing

» Diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis (DISH)

» Diphtheria

» Direct vasodilators

» Disaster management: Staying balanced and helping kids cope

» Disaster planning: 10 things you can do to stay healthy

» Discolored semen: What does it mean?

» Diseases and conditions

» Disk replacement: An effective treatment for low back pain?

» Diskogram, or discogram

» Dislocated shoulder

» Dislocation

» Disorganized schizophrenia

» Dissociative disorders

» Diuretics

» Diuretics: A cause of low potassium?

» Diverticulitis

» Diverticulitis diet: Should I avoid nuts and seeds?

» Dizziness

» Doing the DASH: Take the guesswork out of healthy eating

» Doing the DASH: Taking the guesswork out of healthy eating

» Doppler ultrasound

» Double trouble: The link between allergies and asthma

» Double uterus

» Down syndrome

» Dressler's syndrome

» Drug addiction

» Drug allergy and other drug reactions: Are you at risk?

» Drug interactions: Can antacids interfere with my medications?

» Drug interactions: What you should know about antacids

» Dry air: Combating the effects of dry winter air

» Dry eyes

» Dry mouth

» Dry mouth in older adults

» Dry orgasm (orgasm without discharge of semen)

» Dry skin

» Dry socket

» Dumping syndrome

» Dupuytren's contracture

» Dust mite allergy

» Dysarthria (slurred speech): What are the causes?

» Dyslexia

» Dystonia

» Ear infection, middle ear

» Early prostate cancer antigen (EPCA): A better prostate cancer test?

» Early-onset Alzheimer's: An interview with a Mayo Clinic specialist

» Earwax blockage

» Easy bruising: Aging-related causes

» Eating disorders

» Eating disorders at midlife

» Ehlers-Danlos syndrome

» Ehrlichiosis

» Ejection fraction: What does it measure?

» Electrical burns

» Electrical shock

» Electrocardiogram

» Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT): One woman's journey

» Elevated CA 125 levels: A sign of ovarian cancer?

» Elevated liver enzymes: What does it mean?

» Elevated urea and creatinine levels: What does this mean?

» Emphysema

» Emphysema: Does cold weather make it worse?

» Encephalitis

» Encopresis

» Endocarditis

» Endometrial cancer

» Endometriosis

» Endoscopy

» End-stage hepatitis C: What to expect

» Enlarged heart (cardiomegaly)

» Enlarged liver

» Enlarged pancreas: A symptom of pancreatic cancer?

» Enterocele

» Entropion: What causes it?

» Epididymitis

» Epiglottitis

» Epilepsy

» Epilepsy surgery: A viable option

» Epilepsy without seizures: Is this possible?

» Erectile dysfunction

» Erectile dysfunction and diabetes: Keys to prevention and treatment

» Erectile dysfunction: A sign of heart disease?

» Erectile dysfunction: Viagra and other oral medications

» Esophageal cancer

» Esophageal manometry

» Esophageal spasms

» Essential thrombocythemia: What causes it?

» Essential tremor

» Exchange list: Fats

» Exchange list: Free foods

» Exchange list: Fruits

» Exchange list: Meat and meat substitutes

» Exchange list: Milk and milk products

» Exchange list: Starches

» Exchange list: Sweets, desserts and other carbohydrates

» Exercise and diabetes: How a little activity can help you manage your condition

» Exercise headaches

» Exercise: A boost to physical and emotional well-being in people with Alzheimer's

» Exercising with arthritis: Improve your joint pain and stiffness

» Exercising with osteoporosis: Stay active the safe way

» Exploding head syndrome

» External compression headaches

» Eye exams: What to expect

» Eye exercises to improve vision: Do they work?

» Eye melanoma

» Eye twitch: What causes it?

» Fainting

» Fallopian tubes: Can I get pregnant with only one?

» Familial Mediterranean fever

» Farsightedness

» Fatigue: Cancer-related causes and how to cope

» Fatigue: When to rest, when to worry

» Febrile seizure

» Fecal incontinence

» Female sexual dysfunction

» Fertility supplements: Can they improve fertility?

» Fetal alcohol syndrome

» Fever

» Fiber supplements: Safe to take every day?

» Fibrocystic breast disease: Does it increase the risk of breast cancer?

» Fibromuscular dysplasia: A cause of high blood pressure

» Fibromyalgia

» Fibromyalgia: Can Botox relieve symptoms?

» First aid for bleeding

» Fish oil supplements: A possible treatment for depression?

» Flatfeet

» Flu shot: Your best shot for avoiding influenza

» Flu shots: Important for people with heart disease

» Flu shots: Important if you have heart disease

» Fluid around the heart (pericardial effusion)

» FluMist: Safe if you're breast-feeding?

» Folliculitis

» Food allergies: Can they develop later in life?

» Food allergies: Food labels list top 8 allergens

» Food allergies: Food labels list top eight allergens

» Food allergy

» Food intolerance vs. food allergy: What's the difference?

» Food-borne illness

» Foot swelling during air travel: A concern?

» Foot swelling during air travel: What causes it?

» Foreign object in the ear

» Foreign object in the eye

» Foreign object in the nose

» Foreign object in the skin

» Foreign object inhaled

» Foreign object swallowed

» Fosamax: Does it cause osteonecrosis of the jaw?

» Fractures (broken bones)

» Freckles and moles: What's the difference?

» Free blood pressure machines: Are they accurate?

» From bacteria to parasites: Understanding the germs that cause infection

» Frontal lobe seizures

» Frostbite

» Frozen shoulder

» Fuchs' dystrophy

» Galactorrhea

» Gallbladder cancer

» Gallbladder cleanse: A 'natural' treatment for gallstones?

» Gallbladder polyps

» Gallstones

» Ganglion cysts

» Gas and gas pains

» Gastric bypass diet: Nutritional needs after weight-loss surgery

» Gastric bypass surgery for weight loss

» Gastric bypass surgery: Can it be redone if you regain weight?

» Gastric bypass: Is this weight-loss surgery for you?

» Gastritis

» Gastroenteritis

» Gastroparesis

» Gene therapy: Cancer research topic proves challenging, but promising

» Generalized anxiety disorder

» Genetic testing for breast and ovarian cancers: When family history places you at high risk

» Genetic testing for breast cancer: What the results mean

» Genetic testing for breast cancer: Who's it for?

» Genetic testing for colon cancer: Should you consider it?

» Genital herpes

» Genital herpes: Can you get it from a toilet seat?

» Genital warts

» GERD vs. acid reflux disease: Are they the same thing?

» GERD: Can certain medications increase severity?

» GERD: Certain medications can increase severity

» Gestational diabetes

» Getting a 'base tan': Does it help prevent sunburn?

» Giant cell arteritis

» Giardia infection (giardiasis)

» Gilbert's syndrome

» Gingivitis

» Glaucoma

» Glaucoma: Is it caused by high blood pressure?

» Glomerulonephritis

» Glucosamine and chondroitin: Do they affect gout?

» Glucosamine supplements: Can they rebuild cartilage?

» Glucosamine supplements: Can they worsen gout symptoms?

» Glycemic-index diet: A helpful tool for people with diabetes?

» Goiter

» Goji juice: Can it prevent or treat cancer?

» Golfer's elbow

» Gonorrhea

» Gout

» Gout: A risk factor for heart disease?

» Grand mal seizure

» Granuloma annulare

» Granuloma: What is it?

» Grape juice: Same heart benefits as wine?

» Graves' dermopathy

» Graves' disease

» Greenstick fractures

» Growing pains

» Growth plate fractures

» Guillain-Barre syndrome

» Gynecomastia (enlarged breasts in men)

» Hair loss

» Hair removal: Does shaving make it grow back thicker?

» Hairy cell leukemia

» Hammertoe and mallet toe

» Hamstring injury

» Hand swelling during exercise: A concern?

» Hand washing: A simple way to prevent infection

» Hand-foot-and-mouth disease

» Hangovers

» Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome

» Hashimoto's disease

» Hay fever

» HDL cholesterol: How to boost your "good" cholesterol

» HDL cholesterol: How to boost your 'good' cholesterol

» Head pain

» Head trauma

» Headaches and hormones: What's the connection?

» Headaches and kids: More common — and complicated — than you think

» Headaches: Reduce stress to prevent the pain

» Headaches: Self-care measures for headache relief

» Headaches: Treatment depends on your symptoms

» Healthy sperm: Optimizing your fertility

» Hearing aids: How to choose the right one

» Hearing loss

» Heart and circulatory system — How they work

» Heart arrhythmias

» Heart attack

» Heart attack symptoms: Know what signals a medical emergency

» Heart cancer: Is there such a thing?

» Heart disease in women: A Mayo Clinic specialist answers questions

» Heart disease prevention: 5 strategies keep your heart healthy

» Heart disease risk calculator

» Heart failure

» Heart murmurs

» Heart palpitations: A cause for concern?

» Heart transplant: A treatment for end-stage heart failure

» Heartburn and chest pain

» Heartburn and hiatal hernia

» Heartburn/GERD

» Heart-healthy eating to help prevent cardiovascular disease

» Heat cramps

» Heat exhaustion

» Heatstroke

» Hemangioma

» Hemochromatosis

» Hemodialysis

» Hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis: What's the difference?

» Hemodialysis for kidney failure: Is it right for you?

» Hemodialysis: Compare conventional and daily treatment schedules

» Hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS)

» Hemophilia

» Hemorrhoids

» Hepatitis A

» Hepatitis B

» Hepatitis C

» Hepatitis C transmission: Is it safe to breast-feed?

» Hepatitis C treatment: Are herbal remedies effective?

» Hepatitis C: How common is sexual transmission?

» HER2-positive breast cancer

» 'Herbal viagra': Is it safe?

» Herceptin: Adjuvant therapy for HER2-positive invasive breast cancer

» Hernia exam: Why do I have to cough?

» Herniated disk

» Herniated disk vs. bulging disk: What's the difference?

» Hiatal hernia

» HIDA scan (cholescintigraphy)

» HIDA scan (cholescintigraphy): Why is it performed?

» Hidden penis

» Hidradenitis suppurativa

» High blood cholesterol

» High blood pressure (hypertension)

» High blood pressure and children: Early treatment offers hope

» High blood pressure and exercise: Why activity is key

» High blood pressure and sex: Overcome the challenges

» High blood pressure dangers: Hypertension's effects on your body

» High blood pressure medication: When is the best time to take it?

» High blood pressure medication: When should I take it?

» High blood pressure: Get the most out of home monitoring

» High blood pressure: Take steps to control it

» High cholesterol treatment: Does cinnamon lower cholesterol?

» High cholesterol treatment: Necessary in older adults?

» High eosinophil count

» High hemoglobin count

» High protein in blood

» High red blood cell count

» High uric acid level: What does it mean?

» High white blood cell count

» High-protein diets: Safe for people with kidney and liver disease?

» High-protein diets: Safe if you have kidney or liver disease?

» Hip fracture

» Hirschsprung's disease

» Hirsutism

» Histoplasmosis

» HIV/AIDS

» Hives and angioedema

» Hodgkin's disease

» Hodgkin's vs. non-Hodgkin's lymphoma: What's the difference?

» Honey: A good substitute for sugar if you have diabetes?

» Hormone replacement therapy: Benefits and alternatives

» Hormone therapy for menopause: A cause of vaginal bleeding?

» Horner syndrome

» Hot flashes in men

» Hot flashes in men: What causes them?

» Hot tub lung

» How cancer spreads

» How to inject insulin

» How to monitor your own blood pressure

» How to use a dry powder tube inhaler

» How to use a metered dose asthma inhaler and spacer

» How to use a peak flow meter

» How to use a powder disk inhaler

» How to use a single dose dry powder inhaler

» How you feel pain

» HPV infection: Can men get it too?

» HPV infection: How does it cause cervical cancer?

» Human bites

» Humidifiers: Vital steps for cleaning

» Huntington's disease

» Hurthle cell cancer

» Hydrocele

» Hydrocephalus

» Hyperextended knee: What are the treatment options?

» Hyperinflated lungs: What are the causes?

» Hyperinsulinemia: Is it diabetes?

» Hyperkalemia (high potassium)

» Hyperparathyroidism

» Hypersomnia: What causes it?

» Hypertensive crisis

» Hyperthyroidism

» Hypochondria

» Hypoglycemia

» Hypoglycemia and diabetes: Awareness and early treatment are key

» Hyponatremia (low blood sodium) in older adults

» Hypopituitarism

» Hypoplastic left heart syndrome

» Hypothermia

» Hypothyroidism

» Hypothyroidism and high cholesterol: Any connection?

» Hypothyroidism and infertility: Is there a connection?

» Hypothyroidism diet: Can certain foods increase thyroid function?

» Hypothyroidism: Can calcium supplements interfere with treatment?

» Hypothyroidism: Can it cause neuropathy?

» Hypothyroidism: Does it cause joint pain?

» Hypoxemia: What are the causes?

» Hysterectomy: Surgery to remove your uterus

» Ice cream headaches

» Ichthyosis vulgaris

» Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura

» Immunization recommendations for adults

» Immunizations for the immune-impaired

» Impacted wisdom teeth

» Impacted wisdom teeth: A cause of facial numbness?

» Impetigo

» Implantable cardioverter-defibrillator: After your ICD is implanted

» Implantable cardioverter-defibrillators: Controlling a chaotic heart

» Indigestion

» Infant jaundice

» Infant wheezing: Is it asthma?

» Infectious diseases: How they spread, how to stop them

» Infertility

» Inflammatory breast cancer

» Inflammatory breast cancer: Why is treatment so difficult?

» Influenza (flu)

» Ingrown toenails

» Inguinal hernia

» Injection therapy: Relieving pain at the source

» Insect bites and stings

» Insomnia

» Insomnia treatment: Cognitive behavioral therapy instead of sleeping pills

» Insulin therapy: Does it cause weight gain?

» Insulin: Compare common options for insulin therapy

» Insulin: Type and timing help manage your blood sugar

» Intensive insulin therapy: Achieving tight blood sugar control

» Intermittent explosive disorder

» International travel: Staying healthy far from home

» Interstitial cystitis

» Interstitial lung disease

» Intestinal gas: The inside story

» Intestinal ischemia

» Intimacy and aging: Tips for sexual health and happiness

» Intracranial hematoma

» Intrauterine insemination (IUI): How is it different from IVF?

» Intussusception

» Iritis

» Iritis: How is it treated?

» Iron deficiency anemia

» Irritable bowel syndrome

» Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) diet: Can yogurt help?

» Ischemic colitis

» Isolated systolic hypertension (ISH)

» Itchy skin

» Jet lag

» Jock itch

» Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis

» Kawasaki disease

» Kegel exercises: How to strengthen your pelvic floor muscles

» Keratoconus: Can it be treated?

» Keratosis pilaris

» Ketotic hypoglycemia

» Ketotic hypoglycemia in infants

» Kidney cancer

» Kidney cysts

» Kidney failure, acute

» Kidney failure, chronic

» Kidney infection

» Kidney stones

» Kidney transplant: Regain your independence with a donor kidney

» Knee pain

» Knee replacement: Surgery can relieve pain

» Kohler's disease

» Kohler's disease: Does it cause permanent bone damage?

» Kyphosis

» Lactose intolerance

» Laryngitis

» Laryngospasm: What causes it?

» Laser hair removal: Zapping unwanted hair

» Laser resurfacing: Treatment for younger looking skin

» Laser surgery for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)

» LASIK and other refractive surgeries: Say good-bye to eyeglasses

» LASIK eye surgery

» LASIK eye surgery: Alternative to corrective lenses

» Late-day exercise: Does it worsen insomnia?

» Late-night eating: OK if you have diabetes?

» Latex allergy

» Lazy eye (amblyopia)

» Lead poisoning

» Left ventricular hypertrophy

» Leg pain after prolonged standing or sitting: Cause for concern?

» Leg swelling: A concern if you have diabetes?

» Legg-Calve-Perthes disease

» Lesion: What does it mean?

» Leukemia

» Leukoplakia

» Lewy body dementia

» Lice

» Lichen nitidus

» Lichen planus

» Lichen sclerosus

» Lipoma

» Liver cancer

» Liver cysts

» Liver transplant: Intervention for end-stage liver disease

» Long QT syndrome

» Loss of sense of smell (anosmia): What causes it?

» Loss of sex drive in men: A consequence of aging?

» Loss of taste and smell: A normal part of aging?

» Low blood cell counts: Side effect of cancer treatment

» Low blood pressure (hypotension)

» Low hemoglobin

» Low phosphorus diet for kidney disease

» Low potassium (hypokalemia)

» Low sperm count (oligospermia): Can it be treated?

» Low white blood cell count (leukopenia)

» Lung cancer

» Lung cancer diagnosis: Is earlier detection possible with breath test?

» Lung nodules: Can they be cancerous?

» Lung transplant: A treatment for life-threatening lung disease

» Lupus

» Lupus: Can it cause hives?

» Lupus: How does it affect the kidneys?

» Lyme disease

» Lymphedema

» Lymphocytosis

» Lynch syndrome

» Macrocytosis (enlarged red blood cells)

» Macular degeneration

» Maintenance chemotherapy: What is it?

» Malaria

» Male breast cancer

» Male depression: Don't ignore the symptoms

» Male hypogonadism

» Male urinary incontinence: A normal part of aging?

» Male yeast infection: Can I get it from my girlfriend?

» Mammary duct ectasia

» Mammogram for breast cancer detection — What to expect

» Mammograms: Can they find cancer in dense breasts?

» Mammography: X-ray exam to detect breast cancer

» Managing diabetes during a disaster: 6 steps to safety

» Mangosteen (Xango) juice: Can it help arthritis?

» MAOIs and diet: Restricting tyramine prevents serious side effect

» Marfan syndrome

» Mastitis

» Masturbation: Does frequency affect male fertility?

» Measles

» Medications and supplements that can raise your blood pressure

» Mediterranean diet for heart health

» Mediterranean diet: Can it prevent Alzheimer's?

» Melanoma

» Melanoma — How melanoma develops and spreads

» Memory loss: When to seek help

» Meniere's disease

» Meningitis

» Menopause

» Menopause and diabetes: A twin challenge

» Menopause and high blood pressure: What's the connection?

» Menorrhagia (heavy menstrual bleeding)

» Menstrual cramps (dysmenorrhea)

» Mental health provider degrees and certifications

» Mental health: What's normal, what's not

» Mental illness and stigma: Coping with the ridicule

» Menus for heart-healthy eating

» Merkel cell carcinoma

» Mesothelioma

» Metabolic syndrome

» Metallic taste in mouth: A cause for concern?

» Metatarsalgia

» Microcephaly

» Migraine headache

» Migraine headaches: Can they be triggered by weather changes?

» Migraine self-assessment

» Migraines and pregnancy: Any connection?

» Migraines: Self-care measures can head off the pain

» Mild cognitive impairment

» Mini-stroke vs. stroke: What's the difference?

» Mitral valve prolapse

» Mitral valve regurgitation

» Mitral valve stenosis

» Mittelschmerz

» Mixed connective tissue disease

» Moisturizers 101: The basics of softer skin

» Moles

» Molluscum contagiosum

» Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs)

» Monoclonal antibody drugs for cancer treatment: How they work

» Monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance

» Monoclonal gammopathy: Is it cancer?

» Mononucleosis

» Mononucleosis and Epstein-Barr: Are they related?

» Morning-after pill: Emergency birth control

» Morphea

» Morton's neuroma

» Motion sickness

» Mounier-Kuhn's syndrome (tracheobronchomegaly)

» Mouth sores: Cancer-related causes and how to cope

» Moyamoya disease

» Moyamoya disease: How is it treated?

» MRI: Viewing your brain and other soft tissues

» MRSA infection

» MSM for arthritis pain: Any harm in long-term use?

» Mucus in stool: A concern?

» Multiple myeloma

» Multiple sclerosis

» Multiple sclerosis treatment: Is combination therapy effective?

» Multiple sclerosis: Disproving the myths of disability

» Mumps

» Muscle cramp

» Muscular dystrophy

» Myasthenia gravis

» Myelodysplastic syndromes

» Myocarditis

» Myoclonus

» Nail biting: Does it cause permanent damage?

» Nail fungus

» Nails: How to keep your fingernails healthy and strong

» Narcissistic personality disorder

» Narcolepsy

» Nasal irrigation (nasal lavage) for adults

» Nasal polyps

» Nasal spray 'addiction': Are you hooked?

» Nasopharyngeal carcinoma

» Nausea and vomiting: Cancer-related causes and how to cope

» Nearsightedness

» Neck pain

» Nervous breakdown: What does it mean?

» Nervous breakdown: What is it?

» Nervous stomach: Is there such a thing?

» Nervous stomach: What does it mean?

» Neuroblastoma

» Neurodermatitis (lichen simplex chronicus)

» Neutropenia (low neutrophils)

» New areas of cancer research: Biological and targeted therapies

» Nickel allergy

» Nicotine dependence

» Night blindness: A normal part of aging?

» Night leg cramps: What causes them?

» Night sweats

» Nighttime headaches: What are the causes?

» Nighttime headaches: What causes them?

» Nipple discharge in women: Secretions often more alarming than dangerous

» Nipple discharge: Rarely a sign of serious disease

» No appetite? How to get the nutrition you need

» Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease

» Nonallergic rhinitis

» Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma

» Noni juice: Can it reduce cholesterol?

» Nonulcer stomach pain

» Noonan syndrome

» Norepinephrine and dopamine reuptake inhibitors (NDRIs)

» Nose surgery (rhinoplasty): Changing the appearance of your nose

» Nosebleeds

» Numbness in hands: What causes this?

» Obesity

» Obsessive-compulsive disorder

» Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)

» Occupational asthma

» Oil of oregano: Can it treat sinusitis?

» Olive oil: A healthy choice for your heart

» Omega-3 in fish: How eating fish helps your heart

» Oppositional defiant disorder (ODD)

» Optic neuritis

» Oral and throat cancer

» Oral health and overall health: Why a healthy mouth is good for your body

» Oral health: A window to your overall health

» Oral health: Tips for proper dental care

» Oral lichen planus

» Oral thrush

» Orchitis

» Osgood-Schlatter disease

» Osteoarthritis

» Osteoarthritis drugs in development

» Osteoarthritis research: Can doctors slow or reverse joint damage?

» Osteoarthritis: Causes in younger adults?

» Osteochondritis dissecans

» Osteomyelitis

» Osteoporosis

» Osteoporosis treatment: How do you measure its effectiveness?

» Ostomy: Adapting to life after colostomy, ileostomy or urostomy

» Ovarian cancer

» Ovarian cancer: Still possible after hysterectomy?

» Ovarian cysts

» Ovary removal: Can I get pregnant with only one ovary?

» Over the counter laxatives: Use them with caution

» Overactive bladder

» Over-the-counter cold medicines: Risky for babies?

» Over-the-counter rectal laxatives: Compare before choosing

» Ovulation signs and symptoms: When am I most fertile?

» Ozone air purifiers: Can they improve asthma symptoms?

» Ozone filters: Do they remove allergens from the air?

» Pacemakers: Generating regular heartbeats

» Paget's disease of bone

» Paget's disease of the breast

» Pain and depression: Are they linked?

» Pain-pill addiction: What's the risk?

» Palindromic rheumatism

» Pancreatic cancer

» Pancreatic cancer treatment: Why is it so often unsuccessful?

» Pancreatic cysts

» Pancreatic insufficiency: What causes it?

» Pancreatitis

» Pandemic ready? Plan for a change in routine

» Panic attacks

» Pap smear: Screening test for cervical cancer

» Pap smear: Still necessary after hysterectomy?

» Paraneoplastic syndromes of the nervous system

» Paranoid schizophrenia

» Parkinsonism: Not always caused by Parkinson's disease

» Parkinson's disease

» Parotid gland tumor

» Parvovirus infection

» Patellar tendinitis

» Patent ductus arteriosus (PDA)

» Patent foramen ovale

» Peanut allergy

» Peeling skin: Should I be concerned?

» Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)

» Pemphigus

» Penicillin allergy

» Penis fracture: Is this possible?

» Peptic ulcer

» Pericardial effusion: What are the symptoms?

» Pericarditis

» Perimenopause

» Periodontitis

» Peripheral arterial disease (PAD)

» Peripheral neuropathy: Advice from a Mayo Clinic specialist

» Peritoneal dialysis: A flexible treatment option for kidney failure

» Personality disorders

» Pet allergy

» Petechiae (bleeding into the skin)

» Petit mal seizure

» Petroleum jelly: Safe for a dry nose?

» Peyronie's disease

» Peyronie's disease: Is shock wave therapy an effective treatment?

» Phantom pain

» Phenylketonuria

» Pheochromocytoma

» Phobias

» Pilonidal cyst

» Pink eye (Conjunctivitis)

» Pinworm infection

» Pituitary tumors

» Pityriasis rosea

» Plague

» Plantar fasciitis

» Plantar warts

» Plastic containers in the microwave: A cause of cancer?

» Pleurisy

» Pneumonia

» POEMS syndrome: How is it treated?

» Poinsettia plants: Are they poisonous if eaten?

» Poison ivy rash

» Poisoning

» Polio

» Polycystic kidney disease

» Polycystic ovary syndrome

» Polymyalgia rheumatica

» Polymyositis

» Polypodium leucotomos: Sunscreen in a pill?

» Pomegranate juice: A cure for prostate cancer?

» Pomegranate juice: Can it lower cholesterol?

» Poor color vision

» Poor sperm morphology: A cause of male infertility?

» Positive rheumatoid factor blood test: What does it mean?

» Postherpetic neuralgia

» Post-polio syndrome

» Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)

» Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD): Can it be associated with psychosis?

» Potential complications of dialysis

» Prediabetes

» Prednisone and other corticosteroids: Balance the risks and benefits

» Pre-ejaculation fluid: Can it cause pregnancy?

» Prehypertension

» Premature ejaculation

» Premature ovarian failure

» Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD): A severe form of PMS

» Premenstrual syndrome (PMS)

» Presbyopia

» Presbyopia symptom: A cause of blurred distance vision?

» Priapism

» Primary aldosteronism

» Primary alveolar hypoventilation

» Primary biliary cirrhosis

» Primary cough headaches

» Primary lateral sclerosis

» Primary progressive aphasia

» Proctalgia fugax: A cause of episodic rectal pain?

» Proctitis

» Prolactinoma

» Prolotherapy: An effective treatment for chronic pain?

» Prophylactic mastectomy: An option for breast cancer prevention

» Prophylactic oophorectomy: Removing your ovaries to reduce your risk of breast and ovarian cancer

» Prostate cancer

» Prostate cancer prevention: What you can do

» Prostate cancer screening: Should you get a PSA test?

» Prostate cancer: Does PSA level affect prognosis?

» Prostate gland enlargement

» Prostate symptoms self-assessment

» Prostatitis

» Protecting women's hearts: An interview with a Mayo Clinic specialist

» Protein in urine: A health concern in children?

» PSA levels: Can they rise after prostate removal?

» Pseudoclaudication

» Pseudogout

» Pseudomembranous colitis

» Pseudotumor cerebri

» Psoriasis

» Psoriatic arthritis

» Psychotherapy: An overview of the types of therapy

» Pulmonary edema

» Pulmonary embolism

» Pulmonary eosinophilia

» Pulmonary hypertension

» Pulmonary valve stenosis

» Pulsatile tinnitus

» Pulse pressure: An indicator of heart health?

» Puncture wounds

» Pyoderma gangrenosum

» Rabies

» Radiation sickness

» Radiation therapy: Using radioactivity to kill cancer cells

» Radiosurgery: Operating on the brain without a scalpel

» Rapid-onset Alzheimer's: Could it be something else?

» Raynaud's disease

» Reactive airway disease: Is it asthma?

» Reactive arthritis

» Reactive hypoglycemia: What causes it?

» Reading food labels: Tips for people with diabetes

» Rebound headaches

» Reclaiming your life in spite of chronic pain

» Rectal bleeding

» Rectal prolapse: Is surgery necessary?

» Rectocele

» Recurrent cellulitis: What causes it?

» Recurrent or chronic mononucleosis: Is there such a thing?

» Recurrent prostate infections: What causes them?

» Reduce cholesterol with lifestyle changes

» Redundant colon: A health concern?

» Renal diet for vegetarians: Choosing the right proteins

» Resperate: Can it help lower my blood pressure?

» Respiratory syncytial virus

» Restless legs syndrome

» Retinal detachment

» Retinoblastoma

» Retractile testicle

» Rett syndrome

» Reye's syndrome

» Rhabdomyolysis from statin use: What are the symptoms?

» Rheumatic fever

» Rheumatoid arthritis

» Rheumatoid arthritis diet: Can certain foods make symptoms worse?

» Rheumatoid arthritis drugs in development

» Rheumatoid arthritis treatment: Can antibiotics help?

» Rheumatoid arthritis: Can it affect the eyes?

» Rheumatoid arthritis: Can it affect the lungs?

» Ringworm of the body

» Ringworm of the scalp

» Rocky Mountain spotted fever

» Rosacea

» Roseola

» Rotator cuff injury

» Rotavirus

» Rubella

» Runner's diarrhea

» Runner's diarrhea: How can I prevent it?

» Runny nose or stuffy nose? Here's what to do

» Ruptured eardrum

» Ruptured spleen

» Sacral dimple

» Sacroiliitis

» Salivary gland cancer

» Sample menus for the DASH eating plan

» Sarcoidosis

» SARS

» Scabies

» Scalp psoriasis vs. seborrheic dermatitis: How are they different?

» Schamberg's disease

» Schizoid personality disorder

» Schizophrenia

» Schizotypal personality disorder

» Sciatica

» Scleroderma

» Scoliosis

» Scrotal masses

» Seasonal affective disorder (SAD)

» Seasonal affective disorder treatment: Choosing a light therapy box

» Seasonal affective disorder: Treatment with light therapy

» Seasonale side effects: Is breakthrough bleeding a concern?

» Seborrheic keratosis

» Secondary high blood pressure: When another condition causes hypertension

» Secondhand smoke: Avoid dangers in the air you breathe

» Sedation dentistry: Relief for dental anxiety?

» Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs)

» Self-injury/cutting

» Semen allergy

» Senior dating: Resuming sexual activity later in life

» Septic arthritis

» Serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs)

» Serotonin syndrome

» Sesamoiditis

» Sesamoiditis treatment: Is surgery an option?

» Severe bleeding

» Severe drop in blood pressure on standing: What causes this?

» Sex headaches

» Sexual health: An interview with a Mayo Clinic specialist

» Sexual health: How to achieve a fulfilling sexual relationship

» Sexuality after cancer treatment: What men can expect

» Sexuality after cancer treatment: What women can expect

» Sexuality and chronic pain

» Shigella infection

» Shin splints

» Shingles

» Shock

» Shoulder surgery for shoulder arthritis: Explore your options

» Sickle cell anemia

» Side effects of antidepressants: Coping strategies

» Silicone breast implants: What happens if they rupture?

» Sinus headaches

» Sinus infection toothache: Can sinus problems cause tooth pain?

» Sinusitis treatment: Can over-the-counter drugs help?

» Sjogren's syndrome

» Skin cancer

» Skin care: Top 5 habits for healthy skin

» Sleep and health: How many hours of sleep are enough?

» Sleep apnea

» Sleep apnea in young children

» Sleep deprivation: Can it cause high blood pressure?

» Sleep tips for the perpetually awake

» Sleeping pills: A prescription for better sleep?

» Small cell, large cell, clear cell: What do these cancer terms mean?

» Smallpox

» Snakebites

» Snoring

» Social anxiety disorder (social phobia)

» Soft tissue sarcoma

» Solitary rectal ulcer syndrome

» Sore throat

» Soy: Does it affect hypothyroidism?

» Soy: Does it reduce cholesterol?

» Soy: Does it worsen hypothyroidism?

» Spasmodic torticollis

» Spastic colon

» Spastic colon: What does it mean?

» SPECT scans

» Sperm smarts: Optimizing fertility

» Sperm: How long do they live after ejaculation?

» Spermatocele

» Spider bites

» Spina bifida

» Spinal cord injury

» Spinal headaches

» Spinal injury

» Spinal stenosis

» Spinal tumor

» Sprain

» Sprains and strains

» Springtime allergies: Solutions for a problem in full bloom

» Stargardt's disease: Can it be treated?

» Statin drugs: Can they cause memory problems?

» Statins: Any link to amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)?

» Statins: Are these cholesterol-lowering drugs right for you?

» Stem cell transplant

» Stem cells: Sorting through the hype and hope

» Stickler syndrome

» Stiff-person syndrome: Can it be treated?

» Stomach cancer

» Stomach noise: What makes my stomach growl when I'm hungry?

» Stomach noise: What makes my stomach growl?

» Stomach polyps

» Stool color: When to worry

» Strep C: A concern in humans?

» Strep throat

» Strep throat in infants

» Strep throat in infants: Is this common?

» Stress and hair loss: Are they related?

» Stress and high blood pressure: What's the connection?

» Stress fractures

» Stress incontinence

» Stridor: What is it?

» Stroke

» Sty

» Subacute thyroiditis (viral thyroiditis)

» Subconjunctival hemorrhage (broken blood vessel in eye)

» Sudden cardiac arrest

» Sudden hearing loss: What causes it?

» Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS)

» Suicide: Don't let despair obscure other options

» Suicide: Offering help and support when someone is suicidal

» Sun allergy: Can you be allergic to the sun?

» Sunburn

» Sunburn treatment: What works?

» Sundowning: Late-day confusion

» Sunless tanning: A safe alternative to sunbathing

» Sunscreen: Do I need it if I have dark skin?

» Support groups: Find information, encouragement and camaraderie

» Survival kit: Stock up on essentials for a disaster

» Swallowing gum: Is it harmful?

» Sweating and body odor

» Sweet's syndrome

» Swimmer's ear

» Swimmers' itch

» Swollen lymph nodes

» Swollen testicle: A cause for concern?

» Syphilis

» Syringomyelia

» Syringomyelia: What are the causes?

» Tanning beds: Safer than the sun?

» Tapeworm infection

» Tattoos and piercings: What to know beforehand

» Tea tree oil and lavender oil: A cause of gynecomastia?

» Temporal lobe seizure

» Tendinitis

» Tennis elbow

» Tension headache

» Testicle pain: What causes it?

» Testicular cancer

» Testicular microlithiasis: Is it associated with testicular cancer?

» Testosterone therapy: Does it increase sex drive in menopausal women?

» Tetanus

» Tetanus shots: How often should I get boosters?

» Tetracyclic antidepressants

» Tetralogy of Fallot

» Thalidomide: New uses for notorious drug

» Thalidomide: Research advances in cancer and other conditions

» The dangers of high blood pressure: A look at what hypertension can do to different parts of your body

» The 'dawn effect' (high blood sugar in the morning)

» The impact of 5 lifestyle changes on high blood pressure

» Thoracic outlet syndrome

» Thrombocytopenia (low platelet count)

» Thrombophlebitis

» Thumb arthritis

» Thunderclap headaches

» Thyroid cancer

» Thyroid disease: How does it affect your emotions?

» Thyroid disease: How does it affect your mood?

» Thyroid nodules

» Thyroid peroxidase antibody test: What is it?

» Tick bites

» Tilted uterus (tipped uterus)

» Tilted uterus: Can it prevent pregnancy?

» Tinea versicolor

» Tinnitus

» TMJ disorders

» TNF-alpha inhibitors: Treatment for inflammatory diseases

» Tonsillitis

» Tonsillitis vs. strep throat: What's the difference?

» Tooth abscess: What are the symptoms?

» Tooth loss

» Toothache

» Topical painkillers: Rubbing in relief

» Torn meniscus

» Torticollis

» Total hip replacement: Relieve pain, improve mobility

» Toxic hepatitis

» Toxic shock syndrome

» Toxoplasmosis

» Trachoma

» Transcranial magnetic stimulation: An experimental depression treatment

» Transient ischemic attack

» Transposition of the great arteries

» Traumatic brain injury

» Traveler's diarrhea

» Trench mouth

» Trichinosis

» Trichotillomania (hair-pulling disorder)

» Tricuspid atresia

» Tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs)

» Tricyclic antidepressants: Weapons against chronic pain

» Trigeminal neuralgia

» Trigger finger

» Triglycerides: Why do they matter?

» Triple X syndrome: What causes it?

» Tuberculosis

» Tularemia

» Tumor vs. cyst: What's the difference?

» Type 1 diabetes

» Type 1 diabetes: Is it inherited?

» Type 2 diabetes

» Types of breast cancer

» Types of mental health providers

» Typhoid fever

» Ulcerative colitis

» Ultrasound of aortic atherosclerosis

» Umbilical hernia

» Under-eye puffiness: How to reduce it

» Undescended testicle (cryptorchidism)

» Uneven breasts: Cosmetic problem or health concern?

» Unusual urine odor: What does it mean?

» Urethral caruncle: Is it related to urethral cancer?

» Urinary incontinence

» Urinary incontinence: Incontinence products to help keep you dry

» Urinary tract infection (UTI)

» Uterine fibroids

» Uterine polyps

» Uterine prolapse

» Uveitis

» Vaccines for immunocompromised adults

» Vaginal atrophy

» Vaginal bleeding after intercourse: Is this normal?

» Vaginal bleeding: What's normal, what's not?

» Vaginal cancer

» Vaginal dryness

» Vaginal odor: What causes it?

» Vaginal yeast infections: Do home remedies work?

» Vaginitis

» Valley fever

» Varicocele

» Varicose veins

» Vasculitis

» Vasectomy reversal

» Vasectomy: The right form of birth control for you?

» Vasodilators

» Vasovagal response

» Vasovagal syncope (fainting)

» Venous angioma of the brain

» Ventricular septal defect (VSD)

» Vertical nail ridging: A cause for concern?

» Viral gastroenteritis

» Viral hemorrhagic fevers

» Viral infections and bacterial infections: What's the difference?

» Vitamin B-12 and depression: Are they related?

» Vitamin B-12: Can it improve memory in Alzheimer's?

» Vitamin B-12: Can it improve memory?

» Vitamin deficiency anemia

» Vitiligo

» VLDL cholesterol: What is it?

» Vocal cord paralysis

» Vulvar cancer

» Vulvodynia

» Walking pneumonia

» Warfarin: Any harm in long-term use?

» Warfarin: Can certain foods decrease its effectiveness?

» Water on the knee

» Water softeners: How much sodium do they add?

» Watery eyes (constant tearing) in older adults

» Weight gain after menopause: Reverse the middle age spread

» Weightlifting: Bad for your blood pressure?

» Weight-loss drugs: Can a prescription help you lose weight?

» West Nile virus

» What to do when nothing tastes right

» What your blood pressure measurement means

» Whipple's disease

» White patch on skin: A cause for concern?

» White, numb fingers: What causes this?

» Whooping cough

» Whooping cough: Can you get it more than once?

» Wilms' tumor

» Wilson's disease

» Wrinkle creams: Your guide to younger looking skin

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