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A | A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X-Z A1c test : See Diabetes AAT deficiency : See Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Abdominal aneurysm : See Aneurysms Abrasions : See Wound Care Abruptio placentae : See Preeclampsia Abuse: physical, verbal, emotional : See Violence and Abuse Accidental falls : See Accidental Falls Accidental poisoning : See Poison Prevention ACE inhibitors & hypertension : See Hypertension: High Blood Pressure Achalasis & esophagus cancer : See Esophagus Cancer Achilles tendinitis/rupture : See Feet, Ankles & Legs Acid indigestion : See Heartburn Acid reflux : See Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) injury : See The Knee Acne : See Acne Acoustic neuroma : See Balance Disorders Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome : See HIV / AIDS ACTH stimulation test : See Addison's Disease Actinic keratosis : See Skin Cancer Actinic lentigines : See Noncancerous Skin Growths Activated charcoal : See Poison Prevention Acupuncture : See CAM Therapies Acute bronchitis : See Acute Bronchitis Acute chest syndrome : See Sickle Cell Disease Acute glaucoma : See Glaucoma Acute kidney failure : See End Stage Renal Disease Acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL) : See Leukemia Acute myeloid leukemia (AML) : See Leukemia Acute pancreatitis : See Pancreatitis Acute respiratory distress syndrome : See Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) Acute sinusitis : See Sinusitis and Rhinitis Acute strain : See Strains Addiction : See Addiction Addison's disease : See Addison's Disease Adenocarcinoma / bladder : See Bladder Cancer Adenocarcinoma / esophagus : See Esophagus Cancer Adenocarcinoma / lung : See Lung Cancer Adenoids : See Tonsils and Adenoids ADHD : See Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Adrenal glands : See Endocrine System Adrenal insufficiency : See Addison's Disease Adrenal tumor & Cushing's : See Cushing's Syndrome Adult spinal muscular atrophy : See Neuromuscular Diseases Adult-onset HD : See Huntington's Disease Age and bone loss : See Age and Bone Loss Age and skin : See Age and Skin Age spots (actinic lentigines) : See Noncancerous Skin Growths Age-related macular degeneration : See Macular Degeneration Aggressive lymphoma : See Lymphoma Agoraphobia : See Phobias AIDS : See HIV / AIDS Alagille syndrome : See The Liver Alcohol abuse and teens : See Teenage Health Risks Alcoholism : See Alcoholism Allergic conjunctivitis : See Conjunctivitis Allergic contact eczema : See Eczema and Dermatitis Allergic rhinitis : See Sinusitis and Rhinitis , Allergies Allergies : See Allergies Allergies, animals : See Animal Dander Allergies, dust : See Dust Allergies Allergies, food : See Food Allergies Allergies, latex : See Latex Allergy Allergies, mold : See Mold Allergies Allergies, pollen : See Pollen Allergies Alopecia : See Alopecia Areata Alpha hydroxy acids : See Skin Care Alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) : See Healthy Pregnancy Alternative medicine : See Complementary & Alternative Medicine Alzheimer's caregiving : See Alzheimer's & the Caregiver Alzheimer's Disease : See Alzheimer's Disease Amblyopia : See Amblyopia Amenorrhea : See Menstrual Disorders Amniocentesis : See Pregnancy Testing Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis : See Neuromuscular Diseases Anabolic steroids and sports : See Steroids Anal cancer : See Colorectal Cancer Anaphylaxis : See Anaphylaxis Anaplastic astrocytoma : See Brain Tumors Anaplastic thyroid cancer : See Thyroid Cancer Anemia : See Anemia Anemia, Aplastic : See Anemia Anemia, Cooley's : See Anemia Anemia, Fanconi : See Anemia Anemia, Folic Acid Deficiency : See Anemia Anemia, Hemolytic : See Anemia Anemia, Iron-deficiency : See Anemia , Iron Supplements Anemia, Pernicious : See Anemia Anemia, Sickle Cell : See Anemia , Sickle Cell Disease Anemia, Thalassemia : See Anemia Anencephaly : See Neural Tube Defects Anesthesia : See Anesthesia Aneurysm : See Aneurysms Aneurysm and stroke : See Stroke Angina : See Angina Angiogenesis : See Cancer: What It Is Angioplasty : See Angioplasty Angiosarcoma of the liver : See Liver Cancer Angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors : See Hypertension: High Blood Pressure Angiotensin II receptor antagonists (ARBs) : See Hypertension: High Blood Pressure Animal borne diseases : See Animal & Insect Borne Diseases Animal dander : See Animal Dander Ankle : See Feet, Ankles & Legs Ankle sprain : See Sprains Ankle tendinitis : See Tendinitis and Bursitis Ankylosing Spondylitis : See Ankylosing Spondylitis Anorexia : See Eating Disorders Antacids, heartburn : See Heartburn Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury : See The Knee Anthrax & respiratory disease : See Occupational Respiratory Diseases Anthrax : See Biological Health Threats Antibiotics : See Antibiotics Antibodies : See The Immune System Antihistamines and allergies : See Allergies Antihistamines and colds : See The Common Cold Antiphospholipid syndrome (APS) : See Thrombophilia Antiretroviral therapy : See HIV / AIDS Anxiety : See Anxiety Aortic aneurysm : See Aneurysms Aortic dissection : See Aneurysm Aortic valve regurgitation : See The Heart and Its Valves Aortic valve stenosis : See The Heart and Its Valves Apert syndrome : See Craniofacial Disorders Aphasia : See Aphasia Aplastic Anemia : See Anemia Apnea, sleep : See Sleep Appendicitis : See Appendicitis Arachnoid cysts : See Arachnoid Cysts Arboviral encephalitides : See Arboviral Encephalitides Arboviral encephalitis : See Encephalitis ARDS (acute respiratory distress syndrome) : See Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) Aromatherapy : See CAM Therapies Arrhythmia : See Arrhythmia Arterial stents and heart disease : See Angioplasty Arteries : See Vascular System Arteriosclerosis : See Arteriosclerosis & Atherosclerosis Arteriovenous malformations (AVMs) : See Vascular Lesions of the Central Nervous System Arthritis : See Arthritis and Rheumatic Diseases Arthritis and stretching : See Stretching and Health Arthritis, knee : See The Knee Arthroplasty : See Joint Replacement Arthropod borne diseases : See Animal & Insect Borne Diseases Arthroscopy : See Arthroscopy Asbestos and respiratory disease : See Occupational Respiratory Diseases ASC-US (atypical squamous cells of undetermined significance) : See Cervical Cancer Asperger's disorder : See Autism Spectrum Disorders Aspergillosis : See Microorganisms Aspirin and children : See Childhood Illnesses Aspirin and heart : See Aspirin Aspirin therapy : See Aspirin Assisted living : See Planning For Long Term Care Asthma : See Asthma Astigmatism : See Refractive Errors Astrocytomas : See Brain Tumors Astroviruses : See Gastroenteritis Atherosclerosis : See Arteriosclerosis & Atherosclerosis Athletes and steroids : See Steroids Athlete's foot : See Tinea Atopic dermatitis : See Eczema and Dermatitis Atrial arrhythmias : See Arrhythmia Atrial fibrillation : See Arrhythmia Atrial septal defect : See Congenital Heart Defects Atrioventricular (AV) node : See Arrhythmia Atrioventricular canal defect : See Congenital Heart Defects Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder : See Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Atypical hyperplasia, breast : See Breast Diseases & Conditions Atypical moles : See Moles (Nevi) Atypical squamous cells of undetermined significance : See Cervical Cancer Aura, headache : See Migraine Headaches Autism : See Autism Spectrum Disorders Autoimmune diseases : See The Immune System Autoimmune hepatitis : See The Liver Autosomal dominant PKD : See Polycystic Kidney Disease Autosomal dominant RP : See Retinitis Pigmentosa Autosomal recessive PKD : See Polycystic Kidney Disease Autosomal recessive RP : See Retinitis Pigmentosa Avian influenza : See Bird Flu (Avian Influenza) B | A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X-Z Baby blues : See Depressive Illnesses Baby care : See Baby and Young Child Care Back pain : See Back Pain , The Spine Backpacks and back pain : See Back Tips Bacteria, bacterial infections : See Microorganisms Balance Disorders : See Balance Disorders Balloon angioplasty : See Angioplasty Balloon mitral valve : See The Heart and Its Valves Bariatric surgery : See Bariatric Surgery Barlow's syndrome : See The Heart and Its Valves Barnacles (seborrheic keratosis) : See Noncancerous Skin Growths Barrett's esophagus : See GERD , Esophagus Cancer Basal cell skin cancer : See Skin Cancer Becker muscular dystrophy : See Neuromuscular Diseases Becker's disease : See Neuromuscular Diseases Bedwetting : See Incontinence Behavioral therapies : See Depressive Illnesses Bell's Palsy : See Bell's Palsy Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo : See Balance Disorders Benign tumors : See Cancer: What It Is Benzoyl peroxide : See Acne Bereavement : See Helping the Bereaved Beta blockers / heart disease : See Coronary Heart Disease Bicycle helmets : See Bike Safety , Safety Equipment Bilateral acoustic NF : See Neurofibromatosis Biliary atresia : See The Liver Bilirubin: See The Liver Binge drinking : See Alcoholism , Teen Health Risks Binge eating : See Eating Disorders Binswanger disease : See Dementia Biofeedback : See CAM Therapies Biological Health Threats : See Biological Health Threats Biological response modifiers (BRMs) : See Cancer Treatments Biological therapy : See Cancer Treatments Biopsy : See Biopsy BiPolar disorder : See Depressive Illnesses Bird flu : See Bird Flu (Avian Influenza) Birth : See Childbirth Birth defects : See Birth Defects Birthmarks, moles/nevi : See Moles (Nevi) Birthmarks, vascular : See Vascular Birthmarks Black lung : See Occupational Respiratory Diseases Blackheads : See Acne Bladder cancer : See Bladder Cancer Bladder control : See Incontinence Bladder exstrophy : See Genitourinary Birth Defects Bladder infections : See Urinary Tract Infections Bleeding disorders : See Bleeding Disorders Bleeding, digestive tract : See Gastrointestinal Bleeding Blepharitis : See Blepharitis Blepharospasm : See Blepharospasm Blood circulation : See Vascular System Blood clot, lung : See Pulmonary Embolism Blood clots : See Vascular System: Arteries & Veins Blood disorders : See Blood Disorders Glossary Blood donation : See Blood Donation Guidelines Blood poisoning : See Sepsis Blood pressure, high : See Hypertension: High Blood Pressure Blood pressure, kidney disease : See Blood Pressure and Kidney Disease Blood pressure, women : See Women and Blood Pressure Blood sugar and diabetes : See Diabetes BMI (body mass index) : See Body Mass Index Body mass index : See Body Mass Index Bone cancer : See Bone Cancer Bone cyst, unicameral : See Bone Tumors - Benign Bone density scan : See DEXA Scan - Dual Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry Bone fractures : See Bone Fractures Bone loss, : See Bone Loss and Kidney Disease Bone loss, osteoporosis : See Osteoporosis Bone marrow transplants : See Transplants Bone tumors, benign : See Bone Tumors - Benign Bone tumors, malignant : See Bone Cancer Bones : See Skeletal System Booster seats : See Car Safety Borrelia burgdorferi : See Lyme Disease Bottle vs. breastfeeding : See Breastfeeding Botulism : See Biological Health Threats Bovine spongiform encephalopathy : See Mad Cow Disease Bowels, constipation : See Constipation Bowels, incontinence : See Fecal Incontinence Bowels, inflammatory bowel disease : See Crohn's Disease , Ulcerative Colitis Bowels, irritable bowel syndrome : See Irritable Bowel Syndrome BPPV : See Balance Disorders Brachytherapy : See Cancer Treatments Bradycardia : See Arrhythmia Bradykinesia and Parkinson's : See Parkinson's Disease Brain : See The Brain Brain attack : See Stroke Brain injury : See Head Injury Brain stem gliomas : See Brain Tumors Brain tumors : See Brain Tumors BRCA1 and BRCA2 : See The Ovaries , Breast Cancer Breakfast and children : See Children and Breakfast Breast cancer : See Breast Cancer Breast cysts, breast lumps : See Breast Diseases & Conditions Breast self examination : See Breast Self Examination Breastfeeding : See Breastfeeding Broca's aphasia : See Aphasia Broken bones : See Bone Fractures Bronchiolitis : See Bronchiolitis Bronchitis, acute : See Acute Bronchitis Bronchitis, chronic : See Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Bronchodilators and asthma : See Asthma Bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) : See Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia Bronchoscopy : See Endoscopy Brown lung : See Occupational Respiratory Diseases Brucellosis : See Microorganisms Bruising & bleeding disorders : See Bleeding Disorders BSE (breast self examination) : See Breast Self Examination Bug repellent : See Insect Bites Bulimia : See Eating Disorders Bunions : See Feet, Ankles & Legs Burkitt's lymphoma : See Lymphoma Burn prevention : See Burn Prevention Burning calories : See Burning Calories Bursitis : See Tendinitis and Bursitis BV (bacterial vaginosis) : See Bacterial Vaginosis (BV) Bypass, coronary (heart) : See Coronary Bypass Surgery Byssinosis : See Occupational Respiratory Diseases C | A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X-Z C difficile : See Microorganisms C section : See Childbirth CA-125 : See The Ovaries Calcium & osteoporosis : See Calcium and Osteoporosis Calcium : See Calcium Calcium channel blockers (CCBs) : See Hypertension: High Blood Pressure Calcium channel blockers and angina : See Angina Calcium kidney stones : See Kidney Stones Calicivirus : See Noroviruses Calories : See Burning Calories Camera pill : See Endoscopy Campylobacter : See Campylobacter Cancer : See Cancer: What It Is Cancer check-ups : See Cancer Check-ups Cancer glossary : See Cancer Glossary Cancer risks : See Reduce Cancer Risks Cancer support : See Cancer Support Cancer treatments : See Cancer Treatments Cancer, bladder : See Bladder Cancer Cancer, brain : See Brain Tumors Cancer, breast : See Breast Cancer Cancer, children : See Cancer & Children Cancer, colorectal : See Colorectal Cancer Cancer, esophagus : See Esophagus Cancer Cancer, eye : See Eye Cancer Cancer, head and neck : See Head and Neck Cancers Cancer, kidney : See Kidney Cancer Cancer, liver : See Liver Cancer Cancer, oral : See Oral Cancer Cancer, pancreatic : See Pancreatic Cancer Cancer, penile : See Penile Cancer Cancer, skin : See Skin Cancer Cancer, stomach : See Stomach Cancer Cancer, testicular : See Testicular Cancer Cancer, thyroid : See Thyroid Cancer Cancer, uterine : See Uterine Cancer Cancer, vaginal : See Vaginal Cancer Candidal vaginitis : See Vaginal Yeast Infections Capillary telangiectases : See Vascular Lesions of the Central Nervous System Capsule endoscopy : See Endoscopy Car safety : See Car Safety Car sickness : See Motion Sickness Carbon monoxide : See Carbon Monoxide Carcinomas : See Cancer: What It Is Cardiac arrest : See Cardiac Arrest Cardiac catheterization : See Cardiovascular Tests Cardiac disease : See Coronary Heart Disease Cardiac rehabilitation : See Cardiac Rehabilitation Cardiomyopathy : See Cardiomyopathy Cardiovascular tests : See Cardiovascular Tests Caregiving / Alzheimer's : See Alzheimer's and the Caregiver Caries : See Oral Health Carpal tunnel syndrome : See Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Cast : See Bone Fractures Cataracts : See Cataracts Cauda equina syndrome : See The Spine Cavernous hemangiomas : See Vascular Birthmarks Cavernous malformations : See Vascular Lesions of the Central Nervous System Cavities (caries) : See Oral Health CBC (complete blood count) : See Complete Blood Count Celiac disease : See Celiac Disease Cellulitis : See Cellulitis Central core disease : See Neuromuscular Diseases Central nervous system : See Nervous System Cerebral aneurysm : See Aneurysms Cerebral palsy : See Cerebral Palsy Cerebrovascular disorders : See Stroke Aneurysms Vascular Lesions of the CNS Cervical cancer : See Cervical Cancer Cervical spondylotic myelopathy : See The Spine Cesarean section : See Childbirth CF (cystic fibrosis) : See Cystic Fibrosis CFS (chronic fatigue) : See Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease : See Neuromuscular Diseases CHD (Coronary Heart Disease) : See Coronary Heart Disease Check-ups - men : See Men's Health Check-up List Check-ups - women : See Women's Health Check-up List Chemical conjunctivitis : See Conjunctivitis Chemical pneumonia : See Pneumonia Chemotherapy : See Cancer Treatments Chest pain : See Heart Attack , Angina Chewing tobacco and oral cancer : See Oral Cancer CHF (congestive heart failure) : See Congestive Heart Failure Chicken pox : See Childhood Illnesses Chicken pox vaccine : See Immunizations Child abuse : See Violence and Abuse Child car seats : See Car Safety Child development (Ages 3 months through 4 years) : See Child Development Childbirth : See Childbirth Childhood disintegrative syndrome : See Autism Spectrum Disorders Childhood illnesses : See Childhood Illnesses Childproof home : See Childproof Home Children and aspirin : See Childhood Illnesses Children and breakfast : See Children and Breakfast Children and cancer : See Cancer and Children Children and fitness : See Fitness for Kids Children and playground safety : See Playground Safety Children and prescriptions : See Children and Prescriptions Children and sun : See Children and Sun Children's toy safety : See Toy Safety Chiropractic : See CAM Therapies Chlamydia : See STD's Chloasma : See Melasma/Chloasma Cholangiocarcinoma of the liver : See Liver Cancer Cholesterol : See Cholesterol Chondromalacia patella : See The Knee Chondrosarcoma : See Bone Cancer Chorea, Huntington's Disease : See Huntington's Disease Chorionic villus sampling : See Pregnancy Testing Chronic bronchitis : See Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Chronic fatigue syndrome : See Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Chronic granulomatous disease (CGD) : See Primary Immunodeficiency Chronic idiopathic myelofibrosis : See Myelodysplastic Syndromes/Myeloproliferative Disorders Chronic kidney failure : See End Stage Renal Disease Chronic liver inflammation : See Hepatitis B , Hepatitis C , The Liver Chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) : See Leukemia Chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) : See Leukemia Chronic neutrophilic leukemia, chronic eosinophilic leukemia : See Myelodysplastic Syndromes/Myeloproliferative Disorders Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease : See Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Chronic pain : See Chronic Pain Chronic pancreatitis : See Pancreatitis Chronic sinusitis : See Sinusitis and Rhinitis Chronic strain : See Strains Cigarettes : See Quit Smoking CIN (cervical intraepithelial neoplasia) : See Cervical Cancer Circumcision : See Circumcision Cirrhosis : See Cirrhosis CK (conductive keratoplasty) : See Refractive Errors Cleft lip : See Cleft Lip and Cleft Palate Cleft palate : See Cleft Lip and Cleft Palate Click-murmur syndrome : See The Heart and Its Valves Clostridium difficile : See Microorganisms Clot-busting agents and heart attack : See Heart Attack Clots and stroke : See Stroke Clubfoot : See Clubfoot Cluster headaches : See Cluster Headaches CML (Chronic myeloid leukemia) : See Leukemia CMV (cytomegalovirus) : See Herpes CO (carbon monoxide) : See Carbon Monoxide Coarctation of the aorta : See Congenital Heart Defects Coccidioidomycosis : See Microorganisms Cognitive/behavioral therapies : See Depressive Illnesses Colds : See The Common Cold Colic : See Colic Colitis, ischemic : See Ischemic Colitis Colitis, ulcerative : See Ulcerative Colitis Colon cancer / colorectal cancer: See Colorectal Cancer Colon polyps : See Colon Polyps Colonoscopy : See Colonoscopy Colostrum : See Breastfeeding Comminuted fracture : See Bone Fractures Common cold : See The Common Cold Common variable immunodeficiency (CVID) : See Primary Immunodeficiency Common warts : See Warts Complementary medicine : See Complementary & Alternative Medicine Complete blood count (CBC) : See Complete Blood Count Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) : See Chronic Pain Compound fracture : See Bone Fractures Compulsions : See Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Computerized axial tomography : See CT Scan - Computerized Tomography Computers and health : See Computers and Health Concussion : See Head Injury Conductive keratoplasty (CK) : See Refractive Errors Congenital heart defects : See Congenital Heart Defects Congenital kyphosis : See Curvature of the Spine Congenital muscular dystrophy : See Neuromuscular Diseases Congenital myasthenic syndrome : See Neuromuscular Diseases Congenital nevi : See Moles (Nevi) Congestive heart failure : See Congestive Heart Failure Conjunctivitis : See Conjunctivitis Constipation : See Constipation Fiber and Health Contact eczema : See Eczema and Dermatitis Contact lenses : See Refractive Errors Contracture and cerebral palsy : See Cerebral Palsy Cooley's anemia : See Anemia COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) : See Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Coping with tragedy : See Coping With Tragedy Corneal dystrophies : See Corneal Dystrophies Corneal inflammation : See Keratitis Coronary angioplasty : See Angioplasty Coronary artery/heart disease : See Coronary Heart Disease Coronary bypass : See Coronary Bypass Surgery Coronary microvascular disease : See Coronary Microvascular Disease Cosmetic surgery : See Plastic Surgery Cough and colds : See The Common Cold Counting calories : See Losing Weight Cradle cap : See Eczema and Dermatitis Cramps, bowel : See Irritable Bowel Syndrome Cramps, heat : See Heat Stroke Cramps, leg : See Feet, Ankles & Legs Cramps, menstrual : See Menstrual Disorders Craniofacial disorders : See Craniofacial Disorders Craniopharyngiomas : See Brain Tumors Craniosynostosis : See Craniofacial Disorders C-reactive protein : See Heart Risks Creutzfeldt-Jakob : See Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease Crib safety : See Crib Toys and Crib Safety Crib toys : See Crib Toys and Crib Safety Crohn's Disease : See Crohn's Disease Crossed eyes : See Amblyopia Croup : See Croup Crouzon syndrome : See Craniofacial Disorders CRPS (complex regional pain syndrome) : See Chronic Pain Cryosurgery : See Cancer Treatments Cryptorchidism (undescended testicle) : See Genitourinary Birth Defects Cryptosporidiosis : See Cryptosporidiosis CT angiography : See CT Scan - Computerized Tomography CT scan : See CT Scan - Computerized Tomography CTS (Carpal Tunnel Syndrome) : See Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Curvature of the spine : See Curvature of the Spine Cushing's syndrome : See Cushing's Syndrome Cutaneous anthrax : See Biological Health Threats Cuts : See Wound Care CVS (chorionic villus sampling) : See Pregnancy Testing Cyclothymia : See Depressive Illnesses Cystadenomas : See The Ovaries Cystic Fibrosis : See Cystic Fibrosis Cystine kidney stones : See Kidney Stones Cystitis, interstitial : See Interstitial Cystitis Cystocele, cystourethrocele : See Pelvic Floor Disorders Cystoscopy : See Endoscopy Cysts, arachnoid : See Arachnoid Cysts Cysts, breast : See Breast Diseases & Conditions Cysts, kidneys : See Polycystic Kidney Disease Cytomegalovirus (CMV) : See Herpes D | A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X-Z Da Vinci robotic surgery : See Robotic Surgery Dairy allergy : See Lactose Intolerance Dander : See Asthma ; Allergies DASH diet : See Hypertension: High Blood Pressure Date rape : See Violence and Abuse Decongestant : See The Common Cold Deep vein thrombosis : See Deep Vein Thrombosis Deer tick and Lyme Disease : See Lyme Disease Defibrillator, implantable : See Arrhythmia Degenerative disk disease : See The Spine Degenerative joint disease : See Osteoarthritis Dehydration : See Dehydration Dejerine-Sottas disease : See Neuromuscular Diseases Delivery, childbirth : See Childbirth Delusional disorder : See Schizophrenia Dementia : See Dementia Dengue fever : See Dengue Fever Depression and seniors : See Depression and Seniors Depressive illnesses : See Depressive Illnesses DeQuervain's disease : See Tendinitis and Bursitis Dermal fibromas & NF1 : See Neurofibromatosis Dermatitis : See Eczema and Dermatitis Dermatofibromas : See Noncancerous Skin Growths Dermatomyositis : See Neuromuscular Diseases Dermoid cysts : See The Ovaries Detached retina : See Retinal Detachment Detox : See Addiction DEXA Scan : See DEXA Scan - Dual Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry Diabetes & heart disease : See Diabetes , Heart Risks Diabetes & kidney disease : See Diabetes and Kidney Disease Diabetes Insipidus : See Diabetes Insipidus Diabetes Mellitus : See Diabetes Dialysis : See End Stage Renal Disease Diaper rash : See Diaper Rash Diaphragmatic Hernia : See Hernia Diarrhea : See Diarrhea Fecal Incontinence Diastolic blood pressure : See Hypertension: High Blood Pressure Diet : See Losing Weight Dietary guidelines : See Dietary Guidelines DiGeorge syndrome : See Primary Immunodeficiency Digestion : See Digestive System Dilated cardiomyopathy : See Cardiomyopathy Diphtheria vaccine : See Immunizations Direct fluorescent antibody test : See Rabies Disaster preparedness : See Disaster Preparedness Discectomy : See The Spine Dislocated shoulder : See The Shoulder Disposable diapers and diaper rash : See Diaper Rash Distal muscular dystrophy : See Neuromuscular Diseases Diuretics and blood pressure : See Hypertension: High Blood Pressure Diverticulitis, diverticulosis : See Diverticular Disease Dizziness : See Balance Disorders Domestic violence : See Violence and Abuse Down syndrome : See Down Syndrome Drinking, alcohol : See Alcoholism Drowning : See Water Safety Drug abuse and teens : See Teenage Health Risks Drug abuse prevention : See Talk About Drug Abuse Drug addiction : See Addiction Drugs, child prescriptions : See Children and Prescriptions Drugs, interactions : See Drug Interaction Precautions Dry eye : See Dry Eye Dry form macular degeneration : See Macular Degeneration Dry mouth : See Oral Health Dual energy x-ray absorptiometry/densitometry : See DEXA Scan - Dual Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry Duchenne muscular dystrophy : See Neuromuscular Diseases Ductal carcinoma : See Breast Cancer Due date : See Due Date Dumping syndrome : See Rapid Gastric Emptying Dust mites : See Dust Allergies DVT (deep vein thrombosis) : See Deep Vein Thrombosis Dyshidrotic eczema : See Eczema and Dermatitis Dyslexia : See Dyslexia Dysmenorrhea : See Menstrual Disorders Dyspepsia : See Indigestion Dysplasia, cervical : See Cervical Cancer Dysplastic nevi : See Moles (Nevi) Dysthymia : See Depressive Illnesses Dystonia : See Dystonia E | A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X-Z E. coli : See E. coli Ear : See The Ear and Hearing Earache : See Earache Eastern equine encephalitis : See Arboviral Encephalitides Eating disorders : See Eating Disorders EBCT (Electron-Beam Computed Tomography) : See CT Scan - Computerized Tomography Ebola : See Travel & Health Ebstein's anomaly : See Congenital Heart Defects ECG (electrocardiogram) : See EKG - Electrocardiogram Echocardiography : See Coronary Heart Disease Ectopic ACTH syndrome : See Cushing's Syndrome Ectopic pregnancy & PID : See Pelvic Inflammatory Disease Eczema : See Eczema and Dermatitis ED (erectile dysfunction) : See Erectile Dysfunction EEG - Electroencephalograph : See EEG - Electroencephalograph EKG (electrocardiogram) : See EKG - Electrocardiogram Elbow pain : See Tendinitis and Bursitis Elder abuse : See Violence and Abuse Elderly suicide : See Suicide Prevention Electrocardiogram : See EKG - Electrocardiogram Electroencephalograph - EEG : See EEG - Electroencephalograph Electron-Beam Computed Tomography (EBCT) : See CT Scan - Computerized Tomography Embolic stroke : See Stroke Embolism, pulmonary : See Pulmonary Embolism Emergencies : See Emergencies Emergency room : See Emergency Room Emery-Dreifuss muscular dystrophy : See Neuromuscular Diseases Emphysema : See Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Encephalitis : See Encephalitis and Meningitis Encephaloceles : See Neural Tube Defects Encephalopathy : See Encephalopathy End stage renal disease : See End Stage Renal Disease Endocarditis : See The Heart and Its Valves Endocrine myopathies : See Neuromuscular Diseases Endocrine system : See Endocrine System Endometrial ablation : See Menstrual Disorders Endometrial cancer : See Uterine Cancer Endometrial hyperplasia : See Uterine Cancer Endometriomas : See The Ovaries Endometriosis : See Endometriosis Endoscopy : See Endoscopy Energy-based therapies : See CAM Therapies Enlarged heart : See Enlarged Heart Enteric adenovirus : See Gastroenteritis Enterobiasis : See Pinworm Infection Enterocele : See Pelvic Floor Disorders Ependymomas : See Brain Tumors Ephedra : See Herbal Precautions Epidermoid carcinoma of the lung : See Lung Cancer Epididymitis : See Swollen Testicles and Scrotum Epidural : See Anesthesia Epilepsy : See Epilepsy Epithelial carcinoma of the ovaries : See The Ovaries Epstein-Barr : See Herpes ERCP (Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography) : See Endoscopy Erectile dysfunction : See Erectile Dysfunction ERT (estrogen replacement therapy) : See Menopause Erythema migrans : See Lyme Disease Erythrodermic psoriasis : See Psoriasis Escherichia coli : See E. coli Esophagus cancer : See Esophagus Cancer ESRD (end stage renal disease) : See End Stage Renal Disease Essential thrombocythemia : See Myelodysplastic Syndromes/Myeloproliferative Disorders Estrogen & heart disease : See Heart Disease and Women Estrogen therapy : See Menopause Ewing's sarcoma : See Bone Cancer Exercise : See Getting Started on Fitness , Staying With It Exercise and asthma : See Asthma Exercise and heart disease : See Exercise and Your Heart Exercise and menopause : See Menopause and Exercise Exercise and seniors : See Exercise and Seniors Expectorant : See The Common Cold Eye cancer : See Eye Cancer Eye exams : See Eye Exams Eye glasses : See Refractive Errors Eye injuries : See Eye Injury Eyes : See The Eye Eyes and sun : See Eyes and Sun Eyestrain and computers : See Computers and Health F | A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X-Z Facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy : See Neuromuscular Diseases Factor V Leiden : See Thrombophilia Fainting : See Syncope (Fainting) Fallopian tubes and infertility : See Infertility Falls, accidental : See Accidental Falls Familial polyposis : See Colorectal Cancer Family health file : See Family Health File Family health history : See Family Health History Fanconi anemia : See Anemia Farm safety : See Farm Safety Farsightedness : See Refractive Errors Fat necrosis, breast : See Breast Diseases & Conditions Febrile seizures : See Seizures Fecal incontinence : See Fecal Incontinence Fecal occult blood test : See Colorectal Cancer Feet : See Feet, Ankles & Legs Female genital health : See Genital Health - Female Femoral hernia : See Hernia Fiber : See Fiber and Health Fibric acids and cholesterol : See Cholesterol Fibroadenomas : See Breast Diseases & Conditions Fibrocystic breasts : See Breast Diseases & Conditions Fibroids, uterine : See Uterine Fibroids Fibromyalgia : See Fibromyalgia Fibrous dysplasia : See Bone Tumors - Benign Fifth disease : See Fifth Disease Fire safety : See Burn Prevention First aid : See First Aid Fitness : See Getting Started on Fitness , Staying With It Fitness at work : See Fitness At Work Fitness for children : See Fitness for Kids Flattened head syndrome : See Craniofacial Disorders Flexible sigmoidoscopy : See Flexible Sigmoidoscopy Flooding : See After A Storm Floppy valve syndrome : See The Heart and Its Valves Flu : See Influenza Flu and seniors : See Seniors and Flu Fluent aphasia : See Aphasia Focal seizures : See Seizures Folic acid and homocysteine : See Homocysteine Folic acid and pregnancy : See Pregnancy and Nutrition Folic acid deficiency anemia : See Anemia Follicular ovarian cysts : See The Ovaries Follicular thyroid cancer : See Thyroid Cancer Folliculitis : See Folliculitis Food allergies : See Food Allergies Food labels : See Food Labels Food poisoning : See Food Safety Food pyramid : See Dietary Guidelines Foodborne botulism : See Biological Health Threats Foodborne illness : See Food Safety Foot warts : See Warts Foreskin Cancer : See Penile Cancer Formula vs. breastfeeding : See Breastfeeding Fracture, bone : See Bone Fractures Fragile X syndrome : See Fragile X Syndrome Friedreich's ataxia : See Neuromuscular Diseases Frozen shoulder : See The Shoulder Fuchs' dystrophy : See Corneal Dystrophies Functional incontinence : See Incontinence Functional ovarian cyst : See The Ovaries Fungi : See Microorganisms G | A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X-Z Galactorrhea : See Breast Diseases & Conditions Galactosemia : See The Liver Gallstones : See Gallstones Gastric cancer : See Stomach Cancer Gastritis : See Gastritis Gastroenteritis : See Gastroenteritis Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) : See Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease Gastrointestinal bleeding : See Gastrointestinal Bleeding Gastroparesis : See Gastroparesis Gehrig, Lou Gehrig disease : See Neuromuscular Diseases General anesthesia : See Anesthesia Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) : See Anxiety Generalized seizures : See Seizures Genital ambiguity, neonatal : See Genitourinary Birth Defects Genital health - Female : See Genital Health - Female Genital health - male : See Genital Health - Male GERD : See Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease Germ cell tumors, brain : See Brain Tumors Germinoma : See Brain Tumors Germs : See Workplace Germs Gestational diabetes : See Diabetes Giant cell tumor : See Bone Tumors - Benign Giardiasis : See Giardiasis Gilbert syndrome : See The Liver Gingivitis : See Oral Health Ginkgo biloba : See Herbal Precautions Glaucoma : See Glaucoma Glioblastoma multiforme : See Brain Tumors Gliomas : See Brain Tumors Global aphasia : See Aphasia Glossary: Blood Disorders : See Blood Disorders Glossary Glossary: Breast Cancer : See Breast Cancer Glossary Glossary: Health Insurance : See Health Insurance Terms Glossary Glossary: Hearing/Speech/Smell/Taste : See Hearing/Speech/Smell/Taste Glossary Glossary: Immune System : See Immune System Glossary Glossary: Medical Procedures : See Medical Procedures and Tests Glossary Glossary: Pregnancy : See Pregnancy Terms Glossary Glossary: Respiratory : See Respiratory Terms Glossary Glossary: Stroke : See Stroke Terms Glossary Glossary: Vision : See Vision Terms Glossary Glossary: Woman's Health : See Woman's Health Terms Glossary Gluten & celiac disease : See Celiac Disease Gonorrhea : See STD's Gout : See Gout Graves disease : See Thyroid Greenstick fracture : See Bone Fractures Grief : See Coping With Tragedy Group B strep : See Group B Strep Growth hormone : See Growth Hormone Guillain-Barre syndrome : See Guillain-Barre Syndrome Gum disease : See Oral Health Guttate psoriasis : See Psoriasis H | A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X-Z H. pylori : See Peptic Ulcers H1N1 Influenza : See Influenza HAART (highly active antiretroviral therapy) : See HIV / AIDS Haemophilus influenzae type B vaccine : See Immunizations Hair loss and alopecia areata : See Alopecia Areata Hairy cell leukemia : See Leukemia Hallucinations : See Schizophrenia Hammertoe : See Feet, Ankles & Legs Hamstring strain : See Strains Hand foot and mouth disease : See Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease Hand washing : See Workplace Germs Hand washing, compulsive : See Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Hands trembling, Parkinson's : See Parkinson's Disease Hantaviruses : See Microorganisms Hashimoto's disease : See Thyroid Hay fever : See Pollen Allergies HDL (high-density lipoprotein) : See Cholesterol Head and neck cancers : See Head and Neck Cancers Head injury : See Head Injury Head lice : See Head Lice Headaches : See Headaches Headaches, cluster : See Cluster Headaches Headaches, migraine : See Migraine Headaches Headaches, tension : See Tension Headaches Healing touch : See CAM Therapies Health insurance terms : See Health Insurance Terms Glossary Health scams : See Health Scams Hearing aids : See Hearing Loss Hearing loss : See Hearing Loss Hearing loss and noise : See Noise and Hearing Hearing terms : See Hearing/Speech/Smell/Taste Glossary Heart : See The Heart & Cardiovascular System Heart attack : See Heart Attack Heart defects, congenital : See Congenital Heart Defects Heart disease / women : See Heart Disease and Women Heart disease : See Coronary Heart Disease Heart disease and diabetes : See Diabetes Heart disease risks : See Heart Risks Heart failure : See Congestive Heart Failure Heart murmurs : See The Heart and Its Valves Heart rate : See Target Heart Rate Heart rehabilitation : See Cardiac Rehabilitation Heart tests : See Cardiovascular Tests Heart valves : See The Heart and Its Valves Heart, enlarged : See Enlarged Heart Heartburn : See Heartburn Heat stroke : See Heat Stroke Helical CT scanning : See CT Scan - Computerized Tomography Helicobacter pylori : See Peptic Ulcers Helmets, bicycle : See Bike Safety Hemangioma, birthmark : See Vascular Birthmarks Hemangioma, sclerosing (dermatofibromas) : See Noncancerous Skin Growths Hemochromatosis : See Hemochromatosis Hemodialysis : See End Stage Renal Disease Hemoglobin A1c test : See Diabetes Hemolytic anemia : See Anemia Hemolytic uremic syndrome : See Bleeding Disorders Hemophilia A : See Bleeding Disorders Hemophilia B : See Bleeding Disorders Hemorrhagic strokes : See Stroke Hemorrhoids : See Hemorrhoids Hepatic artery infusion : See Liver Cancer Hepatitis - autoimmune : See The Liver Hepatitis A : See Hepatitis A Hepatitis B : See Hepatitis B Hepatitis C : See Hepatitis C Hepatitis D : See Hepatitis D Hepatitis E : See Hepatitis E Hepatitis vaccine : See Immunizations Hepatoblastoma of the liver : See Liver Cancer Hepatoblastomas : See Cancer & Children Hepatoblastomas : See Cancer & Children Hepatocellular (HCC) cancer of the liver : See Liver Cancer Herbal precautions : See Herbal Precautions Hernia : See Hernia Herniated disk : See The Spine Herpes : See Herpes , STD's Herpes zoster : See Shingles Herpes, ocular : See Ocular Herpes Hiatal hernia : See Hernia HIB vaccine : See Immunizations High blood pressure : See Hypertension: High Blood Pressure High-density lipoprotein (HDL) : See Cholesterol Hip : See The Hip Hip fractures : See Hip Fractures Hip replacement surgery : See Joint Replacement Histiocytomas : See Noncancerous Skin Growths Histoplasmosis : See Microorganisms HIV, AIDS : See HIV / AIDS Hives : See Hives (Urticaria) Hoarseness : See Vocal Problems Hodgkin's disease : See Lymphoma Holiday weight gain : See Healthy Holidays Holter monitor : See EKG - Electrocardiogram Home playgrounds : See Playground Safety Home safety, infants and children : See Childproof Home Home safety, seniors : See Senior Home Safety Homocysteine : See Homocysteine Hormonal disorders : See Endocrine System Hormone replacement and heart disease : See Heart Disease and Women Hormone replacement therapy : See Menopause Hospice : See Hospice | Palliative Care Hospital stay : See Learn About Your Procedure Hot flashes : See Menopause Hot tub folliculitis : See Folliculitis HPV and cervical cancer : See Cervical Cancer HPV and warts : See STD's HRT (hormone replacement therapy) : See Menopause HRT and heart disease : See Heart Disease and Women HSV-1 : See Herpes HSV-2 : See Herpes Human herpesvirus 6, human herpesvirus 8 : See Herpes Human immunodeficiency virus : See HIV / AIDS Human papillomavirus (HPV) : See Cervical Cancer , Warts , STD's Huntington's disease : See Huntington's Disease Hydrocele : See Swollen Testicles and Scrotum Hydrocephalus : See Hydrocephalus Hydrogenated trans fats : See Low Fat Food Tips Hydronephrosis (neonatal) : See Genitourinary Birth Defects Hyper IgM (Immunoglobulin M) immunodeficiency : See Primary Immunodeficiency Hyperactivity : See Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Hypercalcemia : See Hypercalcemia Hypercortisolism : See Cushing's Syndrome Hyperglycemia : See Diabetes Hyperopia : See Refractive Errors Hyperparathyroidism : See Parathyroid Glands Hyperplasia, breast : See Breast Diseases & Conditions Hypertension, blood pressure : See Hypertension: High Blood Pressure Hypertension, pulmonary : See Pulmonary Hypertension Hyperthyroidism : See Thyroid Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy : See Cardiomyopathy Hypertrophy/hyperplasia, prostate : See The Prostate Hypnosis : See CAM Therapies Hypocortisolism : See Addison's Disease Hypoglycemia : See Diabetes Hyponatremia : See Dehydration Hypoparathyroidism : See Parathyroid Glands Hypopharyngeal cancer : See Head and Neck Cancers Hypoplastic left heart syndrome : See Congenital Heart Defects Hypospadias : See Genitourinary Birth Defects Hypothalamus : See Endocrine System Hypothermia : See Hypothermia Hypothyroidism : See Thyroid Hysterectomy : See Hysterectomy I | A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X-Z IBD (irritable bowel disease) : See Crohn's Disease , Ulcerative Colitis IBS (irritable bowel syndrome) : See Irritable Bowel Syndrome IDC (idiopathic dilated cardiomyopathy) : See Cardiomyopathy IgG subclass deficiency : See Primary Immunodeficiency Iliotibial band syndrome : See The Knee Immune dysfunction syndrome : See Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Immune system : See The Immune System Immune system glossary : See Immune System Glossary Immune thrombocytopenic purpura : See Bleeding Disorders Immunizations : See Immunizations Immunotherapy : See Cancer Treatments Immunotherapy and allergies : See Allergies Impaired fasting glucose : See Diabetes Impaired glucose tolerance : See Diabetes Impetigo : See Impetigo Implantable defibrillator : See Arrhythmia ; Congestive Heart Failure Impotence : See Erectile Dysfunction Incisional hernia : See Hernia Inclusion body myositis : See Neuromuscular Diseases Incontinence, fecal : See Fecal Incontinence Incontinence, urinary : See Incontinence Indigestion : See Indigestion Industrial bronchitis : See Occupational Respiratory Diseases Infant health : See Baby and Young Child Care Infantile progressive spinal muscular atrophy : See Neuromuscular Diseases Infectious conjunctivitis : See Conjunctivitis Infertility : See Infertility Inflammation, liver : See The Liver Inflammation, vascular : See Vascular System: Arteries & Veins Inflammatory Bowel Diseases : See Crohn's Disease , Ulcerative Colitis Inflammatory myopathies : See Neuromuscular Diseases Inflammatory rosacea : See Rosacea and Rhinophyma Influenza : See Influenza Infusion therapy : See Infusion Therapy Inguinal hernia : See Hernia Inhalation anthrax : See Biological Health Threats , Occupational Respiratory Diseases Injury prevention in sports : See Avoid Sports Injury , Safety Equipment Insect Bites : See Insect Bites Insect borne diseases : See Animal & Insect Borne Diseases Insipidus, diabetes : See Diabetes Insipidus Insoluble fiber : See Fiber and Health Insomnia : See Sleep Insulin : See Diabetes Insulin resistance : See Diabetes Intermediate spinal muscular atrophy : See Neuromuscular Diseases Intermittent claudication : See Peripheral Arterial Disease Interstitial cystitis : See Interstitial Cystitis Intestinal anthrax : See Biological Health Threats Intraductal papilloma : See Breast Diseases & Conditions Intraocular cancer : See Eye Cancer Intraoperative CT (iCT) : See CT Scan - Computerized Tomography Intraoperative MRI (iMRI) : See MRI - Magnetic Resonance Imaging Intussusception : See Intussusception Iris nevi & NF1 : See Neurofibromatosis Iron and pregnancy : See Pregnancy and Nutrition Iron overload : See Hemochromatosis Iron supplements : See Iron Supplements Iron-deficiency anemia : See Anemia Irritable bowel syndrome : See Irritable Bowel Syndrome Ischemic cardiomyopathy : See Cardiomyopathy Ischemic colitis : See Ischemic Colitis J | A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X-Z Jaundice : See Jaundice Jet lag : See Travel and Health Jock itch : See Tinea Joint replacement : See Joint Replacement Juvenile arthritis : See Juvenile Arthritis Juvenile Huntington's disease : See Huntington's Disease Juvenile macular degeneration : See Macular Degeneration Juvenile spinal muscular atrophy : See Neuromuscular Diseases K | A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X-Z Kaposi's sarcoma : See Skin Cancer , HIV / AIDS Kava : See Herbal Precautions Kawasaki disease : See Kawasaki Disease Keloids : See Noncancerous Skin Growths Kennedy's disease : See Neuromuscular Diseases Keratitis : See Keratitis Keratoconus : See Corneal Dystrophies Keratosis pilaris : See Keratosis Pilaris Kernicterus : See Jaundice Kidney cancer : See Kidney Cancer Kidney cysts : See Kidney Disease Polycystic Kidney Disease Kidney disease : See Kidney Disease Kidney disease and blood pressure : See Blood Pressure and Kidney Disease Kidney disease and diabetes : See Diabetes and Kidney Disease Kidney failure : See Kidney Disease End Stage Renal Disease Kidney infections : See Urinary Tract Infections Kidney stones : See Kidney Stones Kissing disease (mononucleosis) : See Mononucleosis Klinefelter syndrome (XXY) : See Klinefelter Syndrome (XXY) Knee : See The Knee Knee sprain : See Sprains Kugelberg-Welander : See Neuromuscular Diseases Kyphoplasty : See The Spine Kyphosis : See Curvature of the Spine L | A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X-Z La Crosse encephalitis : See Arboviral Encephalitides Labor : See Childbirth Labyrinthitis : See Balance Disorders Lactation : See Breastfeeding Lactose intolerance : See Lactose Intolerance LADA (Latent autoimmune diabetes in adults) : See Diabetes Lambert-Eaton syndrome : See Neuromuscular Diseases Laminectomy : See The Spine Laminoplasty : See The Spine Laminotomy : See The Spine Laparoscopy : See Endoscopy Large cell carcinoma of the lung : See Lung Cancer Large cell lymphoma : See Lymphoma Laryngeal cancer : See Head and Neck Cancers Laryngitis : See Vocal Problems LASEK, LASIK, LTK : See Refractive Errors Latent autoimmune diabetes in adults (LADA) : See Diabetes Lateral collateral ligament (LCL) injury : See The Knee Latex allergy : See Latex Allergy Lattice dystrophy : See Corneal Dystrophies Lazy eye : See Amblyopia LCL (Lateral collateral ligament) injury : See The Knee LDL (Low-density lipoprotein) : See Cholesterol Lead poisoning : See Lead Paint Warning LEEP (loop electrosurgical excision procedure) : See Cervical Cancer Left ventricular assist devices (LVADs) : See Congestive Heart Failure Leg pain and DVT : See Deep Vein Thrombosis Leg pain and PAD : See Peripheral Arterial Disease Legionnaires' disease : See Legionnaires' Disease & Pontiac Fever Legs : See Feet, Ankles & Legs Legs, restless legs syndrome : See Sleep Lenses, contacts : See Refractive Errors Lentigines, actinic : See Noncancerous Skin Growths LES (Lambert-Eaton Syndrome) : See Neuromuscular Diseases LES (lower esophagus sphincter) : See Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease Leukemia : See Leukemia Levodopa : See Parkinson's Disease Lewy bodies, dementia : See Dementia Lice : See Head Lice Lichen planus : See Lichen Planus Limb-girdle muscular dystrophy : See Neuromuscular Diseases Lip, cleft : See Cleft Lip and Cleft Palate Lipodystrophy : See HIV / AIDS Lipoma : See Noncancerous Skin Growths Listeriosis : See Listeriosis Liver : See The Liver Liver cancer : See Liver Cancer Liver cirrhosis : See Cirrhosis Liver spots : See Noncancerous Skin Growths Lobular carcinoma : See Breast Cancer Lobular carcinoma in situ (LCIS) : See Breast Cancer Local anesthesia : See Anesthesia Localized scleroderma : See Scleroderma Lockjaw : See Wound Care Long term care : See Planning For Long Term Care Loop electrosurgical excision procedure (LEEP) : See Cervical Cancer Losing weight : See Losing Weight Lou Gehrig's Disease : See Neuromuscular Diseases Low fat food : See Low Fat Food Tips Low vision : See Low Vision Low-density lipoprotein (LDL) : See Cholesterol Lower back pain : See The Spine , Back Pain Lower esophagus sphincter and GERD : See Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease LTK (laser thermal keratoplasty) : See Refractive Errors Lumpy breasts : See Breast Diseases & Conditions Lung cancer : See Lung Cancer Lung disease, occupational : See Occupational Respiratory Diseases Lung diseases : See Respiratory System Lupus : See Lupus LVADs (left ventricular assist devices) : See Congestive Heart Failure Lyme disease : See Lyme Disease Lymphadenitis & lymphangitis : See The Lymph System Lymphedema : See The Lymph System Lymphoblastic lymphoma : See Lymphoma Lymphoma : See Lymphoma M | A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X-Z Ma huang : See Herbal Precautions Macular degeneration : See Macular Degeneration Macular hole : See Macular Hole Macular stains : See Vascular Birthmarks Mad cow disease : See Mad Cow Disease Magnetic Resonance Imaging : See MRI - Magnetic Resonance Imaging Major depression : See Depressive Illnesses Malabsorptive surgery : See Obesity Malaria : See Travel & Health Male genital health : See Genital Health - Male Malignant melanoma : See Skin Cancer Malignant tumors : See Cancer: What It Is Mammary duct ectasia : See Breast Diseases & Conditions Mammary dysplasia : See Breast Diseases & Conditions Mammograms : See Breast Cancer Manic depression : See Depressive Illnesses Manipulative and body-based therapies : See CAM Therapies MAOIs : See Depressive Illnesses Map-dot-fingerprint dystrophy : See Corneal Dystrophies Marfan syndrome : See Marfan Syndrome Mask of pregnancy : See Melasma/Chloasma Massage : See CAM Therapies Mastectomy : See Breast Cancer Mastitis : See Breast Diseases & Conditions , Breastfeeding MCL (medial collateral ligament) injury : See The Knee MD (muscular dystrophy) : See Neuromuscular Diseases MDS (myelodysplastic syndromes) : See Myelodysplastic Syndromes/Myeloproliferative Disorders Measles : See Childhood Illnesses Measles vaccine : See Immunizations Meatal stenosis & circumcision : See Circumcision Medial collateral ligament (MCL) injury : See The Knee Medical emergencies : See Emergency Medical procedures and tests : See Medical Procedures and Tests Glossary Medical records : See Family Health File Medication and children : See Children and Prescriptions Medication and digestion : See Medication and Digestion Medication interactions : See Drug Interaction Precautions Medication safety : See Medicine Safety Your Medicine Cabinet Medicine : See Taking Medicine Medicine and children : See Children and Prescriptions Meditation : See CAM Therapies Medullary thyroid cancer : See Thyroid Cancer Medulloblastomas : See Brain Tumors Melanoma : See Skin Cancer Melasma : See Melasma/Chloasma M?trier's disease : See Ménétrier's Disease Meniere's Disease : See Balance Disorders Meningiomas : See Brain Tumors Meningitis : See Meningitis Meningococcal meningitis : See Meningitis Meningococcal meningitis vaccine : See Immunizations Meniscal tear : See The Knee Menopause : See Menopause Menopause and exercise : See Menopause and Exercise Menorrhagia : See Menstrual Disorders Menstrual disorders : See Menstrual Disorders Mental health : See Mental Health Merkel cell carcinoma : See Skin Cancer Metabolic syndrome : See Metabolic Syndrome Metastasis : See Cancer: What It Is Metastatic squamous neck cancer with occult primary : See Head and Neck Cancers Microorganisms : See Microorganisms Microvascular angina : See Angina Migraine headaches : See Migraine Headaches Mild hyperhomocysteinemia : See Thrombophilia Milk & allergies : See Food Allergies Milk & calcium : See Calcium Milk & lactose intolerance : See Lactose Intolerance Mind-body therapies : See CAM Therapies Minerals : See Vitamins and Minerals Minority health : See Minority Health Mites, dust : See Dust Allergies Mitochondrial myopathies : See Neuromuscular Diseases Mitral valve prolapse : See The Heart and Its Valves Mitral valve regurgitation : See The Heart and Its Valves Mitral valve stenosis : See The Heart and Its Valves Miyoshi muscular dystrophy : See Neuromuscular Diseases MMR vaccine : See Childhood Illnesses MMR vaccine and autism : See Autism Spectrum Disorders Mohs surgery : See Cancer Treatments Mold : See Mold Allergies Moles : See Moles (Nevi) Molluscum contagiosum : See Molluscum Contagiosum Monilial vaginitis : See Vaginal Yeast Infections Monoamine oxidase inhibitors : See Depressive Illnesses Monoclonal antibodies : See Cancer Treatments Mononucleosis : See Mononucleosis Morbid obesity : See Obesity Morning sickness : See Healthy Pregnancy Mosquitoes : See Insect Bites Motion sickness : See Motion Sickness Motor neuron diseases : See Neuromuscular Diseases Motor tics : See Tourette Syndrome Mottled hyperpigmentation : See Age and Skin Mouth : See Oral Health MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging): See MRI - Magnetic Resonance Imaging MRSA (Methicillin-resistant Staph. aureus) : See Staph and MRSA MS (multiple sclerosis) : See Multiple Sclerosis Mucocutaneous lymph node syndrome : See Kawasaki Disease Multi-infarct dementia : See Dementia Multiple Births : See Multiple Birth Pregnancies Multiple myeloma : See Multiple Myeloma and Plasmacytoma Multiple sclerosis : See Multiple Sclerosis Mumps : See Childhood Illnesses Mumps vaccine : See Immunizations Murmurs, heart : See The Heart and Its Valves Muscular dystrophies : See Neuromuscular Diseases MVP (Mitral valve prolapse) : See The Heart and Its Valves Myalgic encephalomyelitis : See Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Myasthenia gravis : See Neuromuscular Diseases Mycobacterium tuberculosis : See Tuberculosis Mycoplasmas and pneumonia : See Pneumonia Myelin and MS : See Multiple Sclerosis Myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) : See Myelodysplastic Syndromes/Myeloproliferative Disorders Myeloma : See Multiple Myeloma and Plasmacytoma Myeloproliferative disorders : See Myelodysplastic Syndromes/Myeloproliferative Disorders Myocardial infarction : See Heart Attack Myolysis : See Uterine Fibroids Myomectomy uterine fibroids : See Uterine Fibroids Myopathies : See Neuromuscular Diseases Myopia : See Refractive Errors Myotonia congenita : See Neuromuscular Diseases Myotonic muscular dystrophy : See Neuromuscular Diseases N | A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X-Z NAFLD (Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease) : See The Liver Narcolepsy : See Sleep Narrow angle glaucoma : See Glaucoma NASH (Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis) : See The Liver Nasopharyngeal cancer : See Head and Neck Cancers Nearsightedness : See Refractive Errors Neck pain : See Neck Pain at Work Nephrotic syndrome : See The Urinary System Nervous system : See Nervous System Neural tube defects : See Neural Tube Defects Neurilemoma : See Balance Disorders Neuroblastoma : See Cancer & Children Neurodermatitis : See Eczema and Dermatitis Neurofibromatosis : See Neurofibromatosis Neurolemmoma : See Balance Disorders Neuromuscular diseases : See Neuromuscular Diseases Neuromuscular junction : See Neuromuscular Diseases Neuropathy, diabetic : See Diabetes Neuropathy, peripheral : See Peripheral Neuropathy Neurosurgery : See Neurosurgery Nevi : See Moles (Nevi) Newborn concerns : See Newborn Concerns Newborn immunizations : See Immunizations Newborn screenings : See Newborn Screenings Niacin and cholesterol : See Cholesterol Nicotine : See Quit Smoking Nicotinic acid and cholesterol : See Cholesterol Nipple discharge : See Breast Diseases & Conditions Nitroglycerin & angina : See Angina Nitroglycerin & heart disease : See Coronary Heart Disease Nits : See Head Lice Noise and hearing : See Noise and Hearing Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) : See The Liver Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH) : See The Liver Nonalcoholic steatohepatitis and cirrhosis : See Cirrhosis Non-allergic rhinitis : See Sinusitis and Rhinitis Non-Burkitt's lymphoma : See Lymphoma Noncancerous skin growths : See Noncancerous Skin Growths Nonepileptic seizures : See Seizures Nonfebrile seizures : See Seizures Non-fluent aphasia : See Aphasia Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma : See Lymphoma Nonreducible hernia : See Hernia Non-small cell lung cancer : See Lung Cancer Noroviruses : See Noroviruses Norwalk virus : See Noroviruses Nummular eczema : See Eczema and Dermatitis Nursing : See Breastfeeding Nursing home : See Planning For Long Term Care Nutrition & getting older : See Nutrition and Getting Older Nutrition & pregnancy : See Pregnancy and Nutrition Nutrition guidelines : See Dietary Guidelines Nutrition, vitamins and minerals : See Vitamins and Minerals Nuts & allergies : See Food Allergies Nymphs/head lice : See Head Lice O | A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X-Z Oat cell cancer of the lung : See Lung Cancer Obesity : See Obesity Obsessive compulsive disorder : See Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Obstructive sleep apnea : See Sleep Occupational respiratory diseases : See Occupational Respiratory Diseases Occupational therapy : See Rehabilitation OCD (obsessive compulsive disorder) : See Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Ocular herpes : See Ocular Herpes Ocular larva migrans (OLM) : See Toxocariasis Ocular toxoplasmosis : See Toxoplasmosis Oculopharyngeal muscular dystrophy : See Neuromuscular Diseases Oligodendrogliomas : See Brain Tumors Open angle glaucoma : See Glaucoma Optic glioma & Neurofibromatosis : See Neurofibromatosis Oral cancer : See Oral Cancer Oral health : See Oral Health Oral thrush : See Thrush Orbital cancer : See Eye Cancer Orchitis : See Swollen Testicles and Scrotum Organ transplants : See Transplants Oropharyngeal cancer : See Head and Neck Cancers Orthopedics : See Orthopedics Osgood-Schlatter disease : See The Knee Osteoarthritis : See Osteoarthritis Osteochondritis dissecans, knee : See The Knee Osteochondroma : See Bone Tumors - Benign Osteodystrophy, renal : See Bone Loss & Kidney Disease Osteoid osteomas : See Bone Tumors - Benign Osteomalacia : See Osteomalacia & Rickets Osteonecrosis : See Osteonecrosis Osteopenia : See Osteoporosis Osteopetrosis : See Osteopetrosis Osteoporosis : See Osteoporosis Osteosarcoma : See Bone Cancer Otitis media : See Otitis Media Otosclerosis : See Hearing Loss Ovaries : See The Ovaries Overflow incontinence : See Incontinence P | A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X-Z Pacemaker : See Arrhythmia PAD (peripheral arterial disease) : See Peripheral Arterial Disease Paget's disease of bone : See Paget's Disease of Bone Paget's disease of breast : See Breast Cancer Pain, chronic : See Chronic Pain Palate, cleft : See Cleft Lip and Cleft Palate Palliative Care : See Hospice | Palliative Care Pancreatic cancer : See Pancreatic Cancer Pancreatitis : See Pancreatitis Panic disorder : See Panic Disorder Pap tests : See Cervical Cancer Papillary thyroid cancer : See Thyroid Cancer Paramyotonia Congenita : See Neuromuscular Diseases Paranasal sinus and nasal cavity cancer : See Head and Neck Cancers Paranoid personality disorders : See Schizophrenia Paraovarian cysts : See The Ovaries Paraphimosis & circumcision : See Circumcision Parasomnia : See Sleep Parathyroid cancer : See Parathyroid Glands Parathyroids : See Parathyroid Glands Paresthesia : See Paresthesia Parkinson's disease : See Parkinson's Disease Partial seizures : See Seizures Parvo-like viruses : See Microorganisms Patent ductus arteriosus : See Congenital Heart Defects Patent foramen ovale : See Patent Foramen Ovale PCL (posterior cruciate ligament) injury : See The Knee PCOS (polycystic ovaries) : See Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Peak flow meter : See Asthma Peanuts & allergies : See Food Allergies Pediculus humanus capitis : See Head Lice Pelvic floor disorders : See Pelvic Floor Disorders Pelvic inflammatory disease : See Pelvic Inflammatory Disease Penis : See Genital Health - Male Penis, Cancer : See Penile Cancer Peptic ulcers : See Peptic Ulcers Percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) : See Angioplasty Percutaneous umbilical blood sampling : See Down Syndrome Perimenopause : See Menopause Periodic limb movement : See Sleep Periodic paralysis : See Neuromuscular Diseases Periodontal disease : See Oral Health Peripheral arterial disease : See Peripheral Arterial Disease Peripheral nerve diseases : See Neuromuscular Diseases Peripheral neuropathy : See Peripheral Neuropathy Peripheral NF : See Neurofibromatosis Peritoneal dialysis : See End Stage Renal Disease Peritonitis and appendicitis : See Appendicitis Pernicious anemia : See Anemia Peroneal muscular atrophy : See Neuromuscular Diseases Pertussis : See Childhood Illnesses Pertussis vaccine : See Immunizations Pervasive developmental disorder : See Autism Spectrum Disorders Pet dander : See Animal Dander PET scan : See PET - Positron Emission Tomography PET/CT scanning : See CT Scan - Computerized Tomography Peyronie's Disease : See Peyronie's Disease Pfeiffer syndrome : See Craniofacial Disorders PFO (patent foramen ovale) : See Patent Foramen Ovale Pharyngitis : See Sore Throat and Strep Throat Phobias : See Phobias Photorefractive keratectomy (PRK) : See Refractive Errors Physical therapy (PT) : See Rehabilitation PID (pelvic inflammatory disease) : See Pelvic Inflammatory Disease Piles : See Hemorrhoids Pimples : See Acne Pineal gland : See Endocrine System Pineal tumors : See Brain Tumors Pink eye : See Conjunctivitis Pinworms : See Pinworm Infection Pituitary adenoma & Cushing's : See Cushing's Syndrome Pituitary gland : See Endocrine System Pityriasis rosea : See Pityriasis Rosea PKU, newborn screening : See Newborn Screenings Plagiocephaly : See Craniofacial Disorders Planning long term care : See Planning For Long Term Care Plantar fasciitis : See Feet, Ankles & Legs Plantar warts : See Warts Plaque : See Oral Health Plasmacytoma : See Multiple Myeloma and Plasmacytoma Plastic surgery : See Plastic Surgery Playground safety : See Playground Safety Pleurisy : See Pleurisy Plexiform fibromas & NF1 : See Neurofibromatosis Plica syndrome : See The Knee PMS (pre-menstrual syndrome) : See Premenstrual Syndrome Pneumocytis carinii : See Pneumonia Pneumonia : See Pneumonia Pneumonia vaccine : See Immunizations Pneumonic plague : See Biological Health Threats Pneumothorax : See Pneumothorax Poison prevention : See Poison Prevention Poisoning, lead : See Lead Paint Warning Polio & Post-Polio Syndrome : See Post-Polio Syndrome Polio vaccine : See Immunizations Pollen and allergies : See Pollen Allergies Polycystic kidney disease : See Polycystic Kidney Disease Polycystic ovary syndrome : See Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Polycythemia vera : See Myelodysplastic Syndromes/Myeloproliferative Disorders Polyglandular/polyendocrine deficiency syndrome : See Polyglandular Deficiency Syndromes Polymyositis : See Neuromuscular Diseases Polyps, colon : See Colon Polyps Pontiac fever : See Legionnaires' Disease & Pontiac Fever Port wine stains : See Vascular Birthmarks Positron Emission Tomography : See PET - Positron Emission Tomography Post traumatic stress : See Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) injury : See The Knee Postpartum depression : See Depressive Illnesses Postpartum thyroiditis : See Thyroid , Healthy Pregnancy Post-Polio syndrome : See Post-Polio Syndrome Posture : See Back Tips Posture and back pain : See Avoid Back Pain Pre-diabetes : See Diabetes Preeclampsia : See Preeclampsia Pregnancy : See Healthy Pregnancy , Pregnancy Resource Center Pregnancy and nutrition : See Pregnancy and Nutrition Pregnancy testing : See Pregnancy Testing Pregnancy trimesters : See Stages of Pregnancy Pregnancy, later age : See Later Age Pregnancy Premenstrual dysphoric disorder : See Premenstrual Syndrome Premenstrual syndrome : See Premenstrual Syndrome Prenatal care : See Prenatal Care Prerosacea : See Rosacea and Rhinophyma Presbycusis : See Hearing Loss Presbyopia : See Refractive Errors Prescriptions / children : See Children and Prescriptions Preventing back pain : See Avoid Back Pain Primary adrenal insufficiency : See Addison's Disease Primary biliary cirrhosis : See Cirrhosis Primary brain tumor : See Brain Tumors Primary hyperparathyroidism : See Parathyroid Glands Primary immunodeficiency disorder : See Primary Immunodeficiency Primary open angle glaucoma : See Glaucoma Primary pulmonary hypertension : See Pulmonary Hypertension Prion diseases : See Encephalopathy PRK (photorefractive keratectomy) : See Refractive Errors Processed food : See Fresh vs. Frozen Proctitis : See Proctitis Prolapse, uterine or vaginal : See Pelvic Floor Disorders Prostate : See The Prostate Protease inhibitors : See HIV / AIDS Proteinuria : See The Urinary System Prothrombin mutations : See Thrombophilia Protozoa : See Microorganisms Pseudo von Willebrand disease : See Bleeding Disorders Pseudohypertrophic muscular dystrophy : See Neuromuscular Diseases Psoriasis : See Psoriasis Psychological abuse : See Violence and Abuse Psychotherapy : See Depressive Illnesses PTSD (post traumatic stress) : See Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Pudendal block : See Childbirth Pulmonary atresia : See Congenital Heart Defects Pulmonary embolism : See Pulmonary Embolism Pulmonary hypertension : See Pulmonary Hypertension Pulmonary valve regurgitation : See The Heart and Its Valves Pulmonary valve stenosis : See The Heart and Its Valves Pustular psoriasis : See Psoriasis Pyelonephritis : See Urinary Tract Infections Q | A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X-Z Quad marker screen : See Pregnancy Testing Quadruple bypass : See Coronary Bypass Surgery Quit smoking : See Quit Smoking R | A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X-Z R. rickettsii : See Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever Rabies : See Rabies Radiation therapy : See Cancer Treatments Radical hysterectomy : See Hysterectomy Ragweed and allergies : See Pollen Allergies Rape, sexual abuse : See Violence and Abuse Rapid eye movement : See Sleep Rapid gastric emptying : See Rapid Gastric Emptying Rash, diaper : See Diaper Rash Rash, skin : See Skin Rash Raynaud's phenomenon : See Raynaud's Phenomenon Reactive arthritis : See Reactive Arthritis Reactive depression : See Depressive Illnesses Rebound headaches : See Headaches Reconstructive surgery : See Plastic Surgery Rectal bleeding : See Gastrointestinal Bleeding Rectal cancer : See Colorectal Cancer Rectocele : See Pelvic Floor Disorders Reducible hernia : See Hernia Reflex sympathetic dystrophy syndrome (RSDS) : See Chronic Pain Reflux, acid : See Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease Refractive errors : See Refractive Errors Refractory anemias : See Myelodysplastic Syndromes/Myeloproliferative Disorders Refractory cytopenia with multilineage dysplasia : See Myelodysplastic Syndromes/Myeloproliferative Disorders Regional anesthesia : See Anesthesia Regurgitation, valve : See The Heart and Its Valves Rehabilitation : See Rehabilitation Rehabilitation, cardiac : See Cardiac Rehabilitation Reiki : See CAM Therapies Reiter's syndrome : See Reactive Arthritis Renal agenesis : See Genitourinary Birth Defects Renal disease : See Kidney Disease Renal osteodystrophy : See Bone Loss and Kidney Disease Repetitive stress : See Repetitive Stress Reproductive health : See Reproductive Health Resins and cholesterol : See Cholesterol Respiratory diseases : See Respiratory System Respiratory diseases, occupational : See Occupational Respiratory Diseases Respiratory distress syndrome in infants (RDSI) : See Respiratory Distress Syndrome in Infants Respiratory distress syndrome, acute : See Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) : See Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Respiratory terms : See Respiratory Terms Glossary Restenosis, stents & heart disease : See Coronary Heart Disease Restless legs syndrome : See Sleep Restrictive cardiomyopathy : See Cardiomyopathy Restrictive surgery : See Obesity Retinal detachment : See Retinal Detachment Retinitis pigmentosa : See Retinitis Pigmentosa Retinoblastomas : See Cancer & Children Retinoblastomas : See Cancer & Children Retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) : See Retinopathy of Prematurity Retinopathy, diabetic : See Diabetes Retrolental fibroplasia : See Retinopathy of Prematurity Rett syndrome : See Autism Spectrum Disorders Reye's syndrome : See The Liver Rh Disease : See Rh Disease Rhabdomyosarcomas : See Cancer & Children Rheumatic diseases : See Arthritis and Rheumatic Diseases Rheumatoid arthritis : See Rheumatoid Arthritis Rhinitis : See Sinusitis and Rhinitis Rhinophyma : See Rosacea and Rhinophyma Rhinoscopy : See Endoscopy Rickets : See Osteomalacia & Rickets Ringing in ear : See Tinnitus Ringworm : See Tinea Risk factors, cancer : See Reduce Cancer Risks Risk factors, heart disease : See Heart Risks Ritalin : See Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Robotic surgery : See Robotic Surgery Rocky Mountain spotted fever : See Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever Rosacea : See Rosacea and Rhinophyma Roseola : See Roseola Rotator cuff injury : See The Shoulder Rotavirus : See Rotavirus Roughage : See Fiber and Health Roundworms : See Animal & Insect Borne Diseases Roux-en-Y gastric bypass : See Bariatric Surgery RP (retinitis pigmentosa) : See Retinitis Pigmentosa RSDS (reflex sympathetic dystrophy syndrome) : See Chronic Pain RSV (respiratory syncytial virus) : See Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Rubella : See Childhood Illnesses Rubella vaccine : See Immunizations Ruptured aneurysm : See Aneurysms Ruptured appendix : See Appendicitis Ruptured disk : See The Spine Ruptured eardrum : See Ruptured Eardrum Ruptured spleen : See The Spleen S | A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X-Z S. Typhi : See Travel & Health SAD (seasonal affective disorder) : See Depressive Illnesses Saethre-Chotzen syndrome : See Craniofacial Disorders Safety, medicine : See Medicine Safety Safety, playground : See Playground Safety Safety, sports equipment : See Safety Equipment Salivary cancer : See Head and Neck Cancers Salmonella : See Salmonella Salmonella Typhi : See Travel & Health Salt : See Sodium Sarcomas : See Cancer: What It Is SARS (Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome) : See Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) Saturated fats : See Low Fat Food Tips Saturnine gout : See Gout Scabies : See Scabies Scalding : See Burn Prevention Scalp lice : See Head Lice Scams, health-related : See Health Scams Scheuermann's disease : See Curvature of the Spine Schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder : See Schizophrenia Schmidt's syndrome : See Polyglandular Deficiency Syndromes Schwannoma, vestibular : See Balance Disorders Sciatica : See The Spine SCID (severe combined immunodeficiency) : See Primary Immunodeficiency Scleroderma : See Scleroderma Sclerosing adenosis : See Breast Diseases & Conditions Sclerosing hemangioma (dermatofibromas) : See Noncancerous Skin Growths Sclerotherapy : See Varicose Veins Scoliosis : See Curvature of the Spine Screenings - men : See Men's Health Check-up List Screenings - women : See Women's Health Check-up List Scrotum : See Genital Health - Male Sealants : See Oral Health Seasonal affective disorder : See Depressive Illnesses Seat belts : See Car Safety Seborrheic eczema : See Eczema and Dermatitis Seborrheic keratosis : See Noncancerous Skin Growths Secondary adrenal insufficiency : See Addison's Disease Secondary biliary cirrhosis : See Cirrhosis Secondary brain tumor : See Brain Tumors Secondary hyperparathyroidism : See Parathyroid Glands Secondary pulmonary hypertension : See Pulmonary Hypertension Seizures : See Seizures Seizures, epileptic : See Epilepsy Selective IgA (Immunoglobulin A) deficiency : See Primary Immunodeficiency Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors : See Depressive Illnesses Self examination, breast : See Breast Self Examination Self examination, testicles, : See Testicular Cancer Senility See Dementia Senior home safety : See Senior Home Safety Senior living facilities : See Planning For Long Term Care Seniors and depression : See Depression and Seniors Seniors and exercise : See Exercise and Seniors Seniors and flu : See Seniors and Flu Seniors and medication : See Drug Interaction Precautions Separated shoulder : See The Shoulder Sepsis & septicemia : See Sepsis Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) : See Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) Severe combined immunodeficiency (SCID) : See Primary Immunodeficiency Severe obesity : See Obesity Severe sepsis : See Sepsis Sexual assault : See Violence and Abuse Sexually transmitted diseases : See STD's Shaken baby syndrome : See Head Injury Shellfish allergy : See Food Allergies Shigellosis : See Shigellosis Shin splints : See Feet, Ankles & Legs Shingles : See Shingles Shock, anaphylactic : See Anaphylaxis Shock, septic : See Sepsis Shoulder : See The Shoulder Sickle cell disease : See Sickle Cell Disease SIDS (sudden infant death) : See SIDS & Sleeping Position Sigmoidoscopy : See Flexible Sigmoidoscopy SIL (squamous intraepithelial lesion) : See Cervical Cancer Silent gallstones : See Gallstones Silent strokes : See Stroke Silicosis : See Occupational Respiratory Diseases Simple fracture : See Bone Fractures Sinus arrhythmia : See Arrhythmia Sinus headaches : See Headaches Sinus node : See Arrhythmia Sinusitis : See Sinusitis and Rhinitis Sixth Disease : See Roseola Sjögren's syndrome : See Sjögren's Syndrome Skating, skateboard safety : See Safety Equipment Skeleton : See Skeletal System Skin : See Skin Skin allergies : See Allergies Skin and aging : See Age and Skin Skin cancer : See Skin Cancer Skin care : See Skin Care Skin Rash : See Skin Rash Slapped cheek syndrome : See Fifth Disease Sleep and age : See Sleep and Age Sleep disorders, sleep tips : See Sleep Sleeping position, infants : See SIDS & Sleeping Position Small cell lung cancer : See Lung Cancer Small noncleaved cell lymphoma : See Lymphoma Smallpox : See Biological Health Threats Smell, sense of : See Hearing/Speech/Smell/Taste Glossary Smokeless tobacco and oral cancer : See Oral Cancer Smoking : See Quit Smoking Smoking and emphysema : See Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Smoking and heart disease : See Heart Risks , Quit Smoking Snoring and apnea : See Sleep Snuff and oral cancer : See Oral Cancer Social phobias : See Social Phobias Sodium : See Sodium Solitary bone cyst : See Bone Tumors - Benign Soluble fiber : See Fiber and Health Somnoplasty : See Medical Procedures Sonogram : See Ultrasound Imaging Sore throat : See Sore Throat and Strep Throat Sores : See Wound Care Spasmodic croup : See Croup Speech glossary : See Hearing/Speech/Smell/Taste Glossary Speech therapy : See Rehabilitation Sperm count, low : See Infertility SPF (sun protection factor) : See Sunscreen Spina bifida : See Neural Tube Defects Spinal anesthesia : See Anesthesia Spinal bulbar muscular atrophy : See Neuromuscular Diseases Spinal fusion : See The Spine Spine : See The Spine Spine, curvature : See Curvature of the Spine Spiral CT scanning : See CT Scan - Computerized Tomography Spleen : See The Spleen Spondylolysis, spondylolisthesis : See The Spine Sport safety equipment : See Safety Equipment Sports and steroids : See Steroids Sports injury prevention : See Avoid Sports Injury , Safety Equipment Sprains : See Sprains Sprue, celiac : See Celiac Disease Squamous cell carcinoma of the bladder : See Bladder Cancer Squamous cell carcinoma of the lung : See Lung Cancer Squamous cell carcinomas of the esophagus : See Esophagus Cancer Squamous cell skin cancer : See Skin Cancer Squamous intraepithelial lesion : See Cervical Cancer SSRI's : See Depressive Illnesses St. John's Wort : See Herbal Precautions St. Louis encephalitis : See Arboviral Encephalitides Stable angina : See Angina Staging cancer : See Cancer Treatments Staph (Staphylococcus aureus) : See Staph and MRSA Stargardt's disease : See Macular Degeneration Stasis dermatitis : See Eczema and Dermatitis Statins and cholesterol : See Cholesterol STD's (sexually transmitted diseases) : See STD's Steinert's muscular dystrophy : See Neuromuscular Diseases Stein-Leventhal syndrome : See Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Stem cell transplants : See Transplants Stenosis, spinal : See The Spine Stenosis, valve : See The Heart and Its Valves Stents and heart disease : See Angioplasty Steroids, anabolic : See Steroids Sting, insect : See Insect Bites Stomach cancer : See Stomach Cancer Stomach flu : See Gastroenteritis Stomach ulcer : See Peptic Ulcers Stones, gallbladder : See Gallstones Stones, kidney : See Kidney Stones Strabismus : See Amblyopia Strains : See Strains Strawberry hemangiomas : See Vascular Birthmarks Strep throat : See Sore Throat and Strep Throat Strep, group B : See Group B Strep Streptococcus pneumoniae : See Pneumonia Stress : See Stress Stress fractures : See Bone Fractures Stress incontinence : See Incontinence Stress test : See Stress Test Stress, job : See Job Stress Stretching : See Stretching and Health Stroke : See Stroke Stroke terms : See Stroke Terms Glossary Struvite kidney stones : See Kidney Stones Stuttering : See Stuttering Subaortic stenosis : See Congenital Heart Defects Subcortical dementia : See Dementia Subepidermal nodular fibrosis : See Noncancerous Skin Growths Sudden cardiac arrest : See Cardiac Arrest Sudden Infant Death Syndrome : See SIDS & Sleeping Position Suicide prevention : See Suicide Prevention Sulfites and asthma : See Asthma Sun protection, children : See Children and Sun Sun protection, eyes : See Eyes and Sun Sunglasses : See Eyes and Sun Sunscreen : See Sunscreen Supplements, iron : See Iron Supplements Support groups, cancer : See Cancer Support Supraventricular arrhythmias : See Arrhythmia Surgery : See Learn About Your Procedure Surgery, robotic : See Robotic Surgery Swimming : See Water Safety Swine flu : See Influenza Syncope : See Syncope (Fainting) Syndrome X : See Metabolic Syndrome Synovitis : See Synovitis Syphilis : See STD's Syrup of ipecac : See Poison Prevention Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) : See Lupus Systemic sclerosis : See Scleroderma Systolic blood pressure : See Hypertension: High Blood Pressure T | A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X-Z Tachycardia : See Arrhythmia Tamoxifen : See Breast Cancer Target heart rate : See Target Heart Rate Tartar : See Oral Health Taste, sense of : See Hearing/Speech/Smell/Taste Glossary Tay-Sachs (infantile form) : See Tay-Sachs Disease (infantile form) TB (Tuberculosis) : See Tuberculosis TBI (Traumatic brain injury) : See Head Injury Teenage health risks : See Teenage Health Risks Teenage suicide : See Suicide Prevention Teeth : See Oral Health Telangiectasia : See Age and Skin Temporomandibular disorder : See Temporomandibular Disorder Tendinitis : See Tendinitis and Bursitis Tendon injuries : See The Knee Tennis elbow : See Tendinitis and Bursitis Tension headaches : See Tension Headaches Testicle (testes) : See Genital Health - Male Testicle, undescended : See Genitourinary Birth Defects Testicular cancer : See Testicular Cancer Tests : See Medical Procedures and Tests Glossary Tetanus : See Wound Care Tetanus vaccine : See Immunizations Tetralogy of Fallot : See Congenital Heart Defects Thalassemia : See Anemia Thomsen's disease : See Neuromuscular Diseases Thoracic aneurysm : See Aneurysms Throat, sore : See Sore Throat and Strep Throat Throat, strep : See Sore Throat and Strep Throat Thrombocytopenia : See Bleeding Disorders Thrombolysis and stroke : See Stroke Thrombolytic agents and heart attack : See Heart Attack Thrombophilia : See Thrombophilia Thrombotic stroke: See Stroke Thrush : See Thrush Thymus : See Endocrine System Thyroid : See Thyroid Thyroid cancer : See Thyroid Cancer TIA (transient ischemic attack) : See Stroke Ticks and Lyme Disease : See Lyme Disease Tinea : See Tinea Tinnitus : See Tinnitus Tissue transplants : See Transplants TMD or TMJ : See Temporomandibular Disorder Tobacco : See Quit Smoking Toenails, ingrown : See Feet, Ankles & Legs Tonsils : See Tonsils and Adenoids Tooth decay : See Oral Health Torn rotator cuff : See The Shoulder Torticollis : See Craniofacial Disorders Total blood cholesterol level : See Cholesterol Total hip replacement : See Joint Replacement Total hysterectomy : See Hysterectomy Total knee replacement : See Joint Replacement Tourette Syndrome : See Tourette Syndrome Tourniquet : See Emergency Toxic synovitis : See Synovitis Toxocariasis : See Toxocariasis Toxoplasmosis : See Toxoplasmosis Toy safety : See Toy Safety tPA (tissue plasminogen activator) : See Stroke Tractor injuries : See Farm Safety Traffic rules for bicycles : See Bike Safety Tragedy, coping : See Coping With Tragedy Trans fats : See Food Labels , Low Fat Food Tips Transient ischemic attack (TIA) : See Stroke Transient synovitis : See Synovitis Transitional cell carcinoma of the bladder : See Bladder Cancer Transmissible spongiform encephalopathies : See Encephalopathy Transplant, kidney : See End Stage Renal Disease Transplants : See Transplants Transposition of the great arteries : See Congenital Heart Defects Transverse fracture : See Bone Fractures Trauma, spinal cord : See The Spine Traumatic brain injury (TBI) : See Head Injury Travel health : See Travel and Health Travel sickness : See Motion Sickness Triage : See Emergency Room Trichinosis : See Trichinosis Trichomoniasis : See STD's Tricuspid atresia : See Congenital Heart Defects Tricuspid valve regurgitation : See The Heart and Its Valves Tricuspid valve stenosis : See The Heart and Its Valves Trigger finger : See Tendinitis and Bursitis Triggers, asthma : See Asthma Triglycerides and cholesterol : See Cholesterol Trimesters, pregnancy : See Stages of Pregnancy Triple marker screen : See Pregnancy Testing Triplets Pregnancy : See Multiple Birth Pregnancies TSE (transmissible spongiform encephalopathies) : See Encephalopathy Tubal pregnancy & PID : See Pelvic Inflammatory Disease Tuberculosis : See Tuberculosis Tularemia : See Biological Health Threats Tumor grade : See Cancer Treatments Turner syndrome : See Turner Syndrome Twin Pregnancy : See Multiple Birth Pregnancies Tylosis and esophagus cancer : See Esophagus Cancer Type 1 diabetes : See Diabetes Type 2 diabetes : See Diabetes Typhoid fever : See Travel & Health U | A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X-Z Ulcer, peptic : See Peptic Ulcers Ulcerative colitis : See Ulcerative Colitis Ultrasound : See Ultrasound Imaging Umbilical hernia : See Hernia Unclassifiable myelodysplastic syndrome : See Myelodysplastic Syndromes/Myeloproliferative Disorders Undescended testicle : See Genitourinary Birth Defects Undescended testicle and cancer risk : See Testicular Cancer Unexplained pulmonary hypertension : See Pulmonary hypertension in COPD Unicameral bone cyst : See Bone Tumors - Benign Unsaturated fats : See Low Fat Food Tips Unstable angina : See Angina Upper femur fractures : See Hip Fractures Ureteroscopy : See Endoscopy Urge incontinence : See Incontinence Uric acid kidney stones : See Kidney Stones Urinary incontinence : See Incontinence Urinary system : See The Urinary System Urinary tract infections : See Urinary Tract Infections Urticaria : See Hives (Urticaria) Usher syndrome : See Usher Syndrome Uterine cancer : See Uterine Cancer Uterine fibroids : See Uterine Fibroids Uterine prolapse : See Pelvic Floor Disorders Uveitis : See Uveitis V | A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X-Z Vaccines : See Immunizations Vaginal birth : See Childbirth Vaginal cancer : See Vaginal Cancer Vaginal discharge : See Vaginal Discharge Vaginitis, candidal : See Vaginal Yeast Infections Vaginosis, bacterial : See Bacterial Vaginosis (BV) Valves, cardiac : See The Heart and Its Valves Variant angina : See Angina variant Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease : See Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease , Mad Cow Disease Varicella vaccine : See Immunizations Varicocele : See Swollen Testicles and Scrotum Varicose veins : See Varicose Veins Vascular birthmarks : See Vascular Birthmarks Vascular dementia : See Dementia Vascular lesions : See Vascular Lesions of the Central Nervous System Vascular rosacea : See Rosacea and Rhinophyma Vascular system : See Vascular System Vasculitis : See Vascular System: Arteries & Veins Vasospastic attacks : See Raynaud's Phenomenon vCJD : See Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease , Mad Cow Disease Vehicle safety : See Car Safety Veins : See Vascular System Venous malformations : See Vascular Lesions of the Central Nervous System Ventricular arrhythmias : See Arrhythmia Ventricular fibrillation : See Arrhythmia Ventricular septal defect : See Congenital Heart Defects Ventricular tachycardia : See Arrhythmia Verbal abuse : See Violence and Abuse Vertebrae : See The Spine Vertebroplasty : See The Spine Vertigo : See Balance Disorders Vesicoureteral reflux (VUR), primary : See Genitourinary Birth Defects Vestibular schwannoma : See Balance Disorders Vibrio : See Microorganisms Virus, viral infections : See Microorganisms Visceral larva migrans (VLM) : See Toxocariasis Vision problems : See The Eye Vision terms : See Vision Terms Glossary Vitamin D and calcium : See Calcium Vitamin K & bleeding disorders : See Bleeding Disorders Vitamins : See Vitamins and Minerals Vitiligo : See Vitiligo Vocal tics : See Tourette Syndrome Voice problems, polyps, nodules : See Vocal Problems Von Recklinghausen NF : See Neurofibromatosis von Willebrand disease : See Bleeding Disorders W | A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X-Z Waist to hip ratio : See Waist-to-Hip Ratio Walking : See Walking for Health Walking pneumonia : See Pneumonia Warning signs of heart attack : See Heart Attack Warning signs of poisoning : See Poison Prevention Warning signs of stroke : See Stroke Warning signs of suicide : See Suicide Prevention Warts, genital : See STD's Warts, skin : See Warts Water intoxication : See Dehydration Water on the brain, hydrocephalus : See Hydrocephalus Water safety : See Water Safety Weight bearing exercise : See Walking For Health Weight gain avoidance : See Fighting Weight Gain Weight loss : See Losing Weight Werdnig-Hoffman : See Neuromuscular Diseases Wernicke's aphasia : See Aphasia West Nile virus : See Arboviral Encephalitides Western equine encephalitis : See Arboviral Encephalitides Westphal variant : See Huntington's Disease Wet form macular degeneration : See Macular Degeneration Whipple's disease : See Whipple's Disease Whooping cough : See Childhood Illnesses Whooping cough vaccine : See Immunizations Wilms' tumor : See Kidney Cancer Wilson's disease : See The Liver Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome : See Arrhythmia Women / blood pressure : See Women and Blood Pressure Women / heart disease : See Heart Disease and Women Workplace fitness : See Fitness At Work Workplace germs : See Workplace Germs Wound botulism : See Biological Health Threats Wound care : See Wound Care Wrinkles : See Age and Skin Wrist pain : See Carpal Tunnel Syndrome X | A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X-Z Xerostomia : See Oral Health XLA (X-linked agammaglobulinemia) : See Primary Immunodeficiency X-linked agammaglobulinemia (XLA) : See Primary Immunodeficiency X-linked recessive RP : See Retinitis Pigmentosa X-linked spinal bulbar muscular atrophy : See Neuromuscular Diseases X-rays : See X-rays XXY male (Klinefelter syndrome) : See Klinefelter Syndrome (XXY) Y | A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X-Z Yeast infection, diaper rash : See Diaper Rash Yeast infection, vaginal : See Vaginal Yeast Infections Yellow fever : See Travel & Health Yersinia : See Microorganisms Yoga : See CAM Therapies Z | A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X-Z Zoonosis : See Animal & Insect Borne Diseases
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