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  • Illustration of human brain with puzzle piece missing, depicting memory loss as a symptom of dementia

    Dementia

    Dementia is a group of symptoms often caused by changes in brain structure. It often occurs in older people but…

  • Diverticular disease is a group of conditions (diverticulosis, diverticulitis and diverticular bleeding) that affect your large intestine (colon).  

    Diverticular Disease (Diverticulitis)

    Diverticular Disease is a group of conditions that affect your large intestine (colon).

  • caregiver and mentally disabled woman learning at the computer, special education

    Caring for a Person Who Has Intellectual or Developmental Disabilities

    Caring for a person who has intellectual or developmental disabilities can be challenging and rewarding.

  • Vasectomy: What to Expect

    A vasectomy is a procedure that makes a man permanently unable to get a woman pregnant.

  • doctor checking lymph nodes of a patient

    Mononucleosis

    Mononucleosis is a contagious illness caused by the Epstein-Barr virus. The virus can be found in saliva, mucus, and other…

  • businessman buttoning his shirt

    Gynecomastia

    Gynecomastia is a condition in which men have enlarge breasts often caused by a change in hormones.

  • close-up of an elderly man’s hands on top of a cane with a caregiver’s hand on top

    Parkinson’s Disease

    Parkinson’s disease is a movement disorder that affects the nervous system and causes tremors, slowed movements and stiff muscles.

  • two doctors in scrubs washing hands

    Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)

    Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, or MRSA, is a bacterial infection of the skin that can cause bumps, swelling and pain and…

  • Prostatitis

    Prostatitis is an inflammation of the prostate gland that happens when the tissue becomes swollen an irritated.

  • woman with hands holding her crotch

    Lichen Sclerosus

    Lichen sclerosus is a skin condition that affects the genital or anal areas. It can cause a rash, itching, pain,…

  • Female doctor examines X-ray of a patient’s lungs

    Lung Cancer

    Lung cancer is abnormal growth of cells in the lungs.

  • Pelvic Floor Disorders

    Pelvic floor disorders happen when the muscles in your pelvic floor weaken. It can cause constipation, painful urination and organ…

  • Man eating

    Men: Eat Right, Stay Healthy

    Men must follow the same healthy eating guidelines as women to stay well.

  • Patient getting ultrasound

    Abdominal Ultrasound

    An abdominal ultrasound is an imaging test that allows a doctor to look inside your abdomen (belly).

  • Realistic illustration of cirrhosis of human liver

    Cirrhosis and Portal Hypertension

    Cirrhosis and portal hypertension is a form of liver disease caused by alcoholism, poor diet, or infection.

  • A woman puts on compression stockings

    Edema

    Edema is a swelling or puffiness of part of the body, usually the feet, ankles and legs. It sometimes occurs…

  • Man holding chest in pain

    Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)

    Coronary artery disease occurs when blood vessels that carry blood to your heart get blocked with plaque.

  • illustration of human nervous system

    Complex Regional Pain Syndrome

    Complex regional pain syndrome is a chronic pain condition that often happens after an injury. It is believed to be…

  • Osteoporosis

    Osteoporosis is a disease of the bones and often occurs in older women.

  • side-by-side diagrams of a healthy heart and one with heart failure

    Heart Failure

    Heart failure means your heart isn’t pumping blood as well as it should. It can be caused by different heart…

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