Patient Education

Health Topics A to Z

A

  • A1C
  • AAA see Aortic Aneurysm
  • Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm see Aortic Aneurysm
  • Abdominal Pain
  • Abdominal Pregnancy see Ectopic Pregnancy
  • Abnormalities see Birth Defects
  • ABO Blood Groups see Blood
  • Abortion
  • About Your Medicines see Medicines; Over-the-Counter Medicines
  • ABPA see Aspergillosis
  • Abscess
  • Abuse see Child Abuse; Domestic Violence; Elder Abuse
  • Accident Prevention see Safety
  • Accidents see Falls; First Aid; Wounds and Injuries
  • Achalasia see Esophagus Disorders
  • Achilles Tendon Injuries see Heel Injuries and Disorders
  • Achondroplasia see Dwarfism
  • Acid Reflux see GERD; Heartburn
  • ACL Injuries see Knee Injuries and Disorders
  • Acne
  • Acne Rosacea see Rosacea
  • Acoustic Neuroma
  • Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome see HIV/AIDS
  • Acromegaly see Growth Disorders; Pituitary Disorders
  • Actinic Keratosis see Skin Cancer; Sun Exposure
  • Acupuncture
  • Acute Bronchitis
  • Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia see Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia
  • Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia
  • Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia see Acute Myeloid Leukemia
  • Acute Myeloid Leukemia
  • Acute Pancreatitis see Pancreatitis
  • Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome see Respiratory Failure
  • ADD see Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
  • Addison Disease
  • Adenoidectomy see Tonsils and Adenoids
  • Adenoids see Tonsils and Adenoids
  • Adenoma see Benign Tumors
  • Adenomyosis see Endometriosis
  • Adenovirus Infections see Viral Infections
  • ADHD see Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
  • Adhesions
  • Adolescent Development see Teen Development
  • Adolescent Health see Teen Health
  • Adolescent Pregnancy see Teenage Pregnancy
  • Adoption
  • Adrenal Gland Cancer
  • Adrenal Gland Disorders
  • Adrenal Insufficiency see Addison Disease
  • Adrenoleukodystrophy see Leukodystrophies
  • Adult Immunization see Immunization
  • Advance Directives
  • AF see Atrial Fibrillation
  • Affordable Care Act see Health Insurance
  • African American Health
  • After Surgery
  • Age-Related Macular Degeneration see Macular Degeneration
  • Agent Orange see Veterans and Military Health
  • Ageusia see Taste and Smell Disorders
  • Aging see Seniors’ Health
  • Aging Skin see Skin Aging
  • Agoraphobia see Phobias
  • AIDS see HIV/AIDS
  • AIDS and Infections see HIV/AIDS and Infections
  • AIDS and Pregnancy see HIV/AIDS and Pregnancy
  • AIDS in Women see HIV/AIDS in Women
  • AIDS Medicines see HIV/AIDS Medicines
  • AIDS–Living With AIDS see Living with HIV/AIDS
  • Air Pollution
  • Airsickness see Motion Sickness
  • Alagille Syndrome see Liver Diseases
  • Alaska Native Health see Native American Health
  • Alcohol
  • Alcohol Abuse in Pregnancy see Pregnancy and Substance Abuse
  • Alcohol and Youth see Underage Drinking
  • Alcohol Consumption see Alcohol
  • Alcohol Dependence see Alcoholism and Alcohol Abuse
  • Alcohol Withdrawal see Alcoholism and Alcohol Abuse
  • Alcoholism and Alcohol Abuse
  • ALL see Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia
  • Allergic Bronchopulmonary Aspergillosis see Aspergillosis
  • Allergic Rhinitis see Allergy; Hay Fever
  • Allergy
  • Allergy, Food see Food Allergy
  • Allergy, Latex see Latex Allergy
  • Alopecia see Hair Loss
  • Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency
  • Alpha-tocopherol see Vitamin E
  • ALS see Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
  • Alternative Medicine see Complementary and Integrative Medicine
  • Alternative Therapy for Cancer see Cancer Alternative Therapies
  • Alzheimer’s Caregivers
  • Alzheimer’s Disease
  • Amblyopia
  • AMD see Macular Degeneration
  • Amenorrhea see Menstruation
  • American Indian Health see Native American Health
  • Amino Acid Metabolism Disorders
  • AML see Acute Myeloid Leukemia
  • Amnesia see Memory
  • Amniocentesis see Prenatal Testing
  • Amphetamines see Club Drugs; Methamphetamine
  • Amputation see Artificial Limbs; Limb Loss
  • Amyloidosis
  • Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
  • Anabolic Steroids
  • Anal Cancer
  • Anal Disorders
  • Analgesics see Pain Relievers
  • Anaphylaxis
  • Anatomy
  • Anemia
  • Anencephaly see Neural Tube Defects
  • Anesthesia
  • Aneurysms
  • Angiitis see Vasculitis
  • Angina
  • Angioplasty
  • Animal Bites
  • Animal Diseases and Your Health
  • Animal Health see Animal Diseases and Your Health; Pet Health
  • Ankle Injuries and Disorders
  • Ankylosing Spondylitis
  • Annual Physical Examination see Health Checkup
  • Anorexia Nervosa see Eating Disorders
  • Anosmia see Taste and Smell Disorders
  • Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury see Knee Injuries and Disorders
  • Anthrax
  • Anti-platelet drugs see Blood Thinners
  • Antibiotic Resistance
  • Antibiotics
  • Anticoagulants see Blood Thinners
  • Antidepressants
  • Antihypertensive Medicines see Blood Pressure Medicines
  • Antimicrobial Resistance see Antibiotic Resistance
  • Antioxidants
  • Antisocial Personality Disorder see Personality Disorders
  • Anxiety
  • Aortic Aneurysm
  • Aortic Dissection see Aortic Aneurysm
  • Aortic Stenosis see Heart Valve Diseases
  • Aphasia
  • Aphthous Ulcers see Canker Sores
  • Aplastic Anemia
  • Apnea, Sleep see Sleep Apnea
  • Appendicitis
  • Arachnoiditis see Meningitis
  • Arctic Health see Native American Health
  • ARDS see Respiratory Failure
  • Arm Injuries and Disorders
  • Arnold-Chiari Malformation see Chiari Malformation
  • Arrhythmia
  • Arsenic
  • Arteriosclerosis see Atherosclerosis
  • Arteriosclerosis of Extremities see Peripheral Arterial Disease
  • Arteriosclerosis, Coronary see Coronary Artery Disease
  • Arteriovenous Malformations
  • Arthritis
  • Arthrography see Joint Disorders
  • Arthroplasty see Hip Replacement; Joint Disorders; Knee Replacement
  • Arthroscopy see Joint Disorders
  • Artificial Feeding see Nutritional Support
  • Artificial Insemination see Infertility
  • Artificial Lens see Cataract; Refractive Errors
  • Artificial Limbs
  • Asbestos
  • Asbestosis see Asbestos
  • Ascorbic Acid see Vitamin C
  • Aseptic Meningitis see Meningitis
  • Aseptic Necrosis see Osteonecrosis
  • Asian American Health
  • Asperger Syndrome see Autism Spectrum Disorder
  • Aspergillosis
  • Assisted Breathing see Critical Care
  • Assisted Living
  • Assisted Reproductive Technology
  • Assistive Devices
  • Asthma
  • Asthma in Children
  • Astigmatism see Refractive Errors
  • Ataxia see Cerebellar Disorders; Degenerative Nerve Diseases; Friedreich’s Ataxia; Movement Disorders
  • Ataxia Telangiectasia
  • Atelectasis see Collapsed Lung
  • Atherosclerosis
  • Atherosclerosis, Coronary see Coronary Artery Disease
  • Athlete’s Foot
  • Atopic Dermatitis see Eczema
  • Atrial Fibrillation
  • Atrophic Vaginitis see Vaginal Diseases
  • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
  • Auditory Tumor see Acoustic Neuroma
  • Autism see Autism Spectrum Disorder
  • Autism Spectrum Disorder
  • Autoimmune Diseases
  • Autoinflammatory Disorders see Autoimmune Diseases
  • Automated External Defibrillators see Cardiac Arrest
  • Automobile Safety see Motor Vehicle Safety
  • Autonomic Nervous System Disorders
  • Avascular Necrosis see Osteonecrosis
  • Avian Influenza see Bird Flu
  • AVM see Arteriovenous Malformations

B

  • B Vitamins
  • Babesiosis see Tick Bites
  • Baby Blues see Postpartum Depression
  • Baby Care see Infant and Newborn Care
  • Baby Health Checkup
  • Back Injuries
  • Back Pain
  • Bacteremia see Sepsis
  • Bacterial Infections
  • Bacterial Vaginosis see Vaginal Diseases
  • Bad Breath
  • Baker’s Cyst see Knee Injuries and Disorders
  • Balance Problems
  • Balanitis see Penis Disorders
  • Bariatric Surgery see Weight Loss Surgery
  • Barotrauma
  • Barrett’s Esophagus see Esophagus Disorders
  • Basal Cell Carcinoma see Skin Cancer
  • Basedow’s Disease see Hyperthyroidism
  • Bed Bugs
  • Bedsores see Pressure Sores
  • Bedwetting
  • Bee Stings see Insect Bites and Stings
  • Behcet’s Syndrome
  • Belching see Gas
  • Bell’s Palsy
  • Bellyache see Abdominal Pain
  • Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy see Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
  • Benign Tumors
  • Bereavement
  • Berry Aneurysm see Brain Aneurysm
  • Bi-polar Disorder see Bipolar Disorder
  • Bicycle Safety see Sports Safety
  • Bile Duct Cancer
  • Bile Duct Diseases
  • Biliary Cirrhosis see Bile Duct Diseases
  • Biliary Tract Diseases see Bile Duct Diseases; Gallbladder Diseases
  • Binge Drinking see Alcoholism and Alcohol Abuse
  • Binge Eating see Eating Disorders
  • Biodefense and Bioterrorism
  • Bioethics see Medical Ethics
  • Biological Weapons see Biodefense and Bioterrorism
  • Biopsy
  • Bioterrorism see Biodefense and Bioterrorism
  • Biotin see B Vitamins
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Bird Flu
  • Birth Control
  • Birth Defects
  • Birth Injuries see Childbirth Problems
  • Birth Weight
  • Birthmarks
  • Bisexual Health see Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender Health
  • Black Widow Spider Bites see Spider Bites
  • Bladder Cancer
  • Bladder Control see Urinary Incontinence
  • Bladder Diseases
  • Bladder Infections see Urinary Tract Infections
  • Bladder Pain Syndrome see Interstitial Cystitis
  • Bleeding
  • Bleeding Disorders
  • Bleeding, Gastrointestinal see Gastrointestinal Bleeding
  • Blepharospasm see Eyelid Disorders
  • Blindness see Vision Impairment and Blindness
  • Blood
  • Blood Cells see Blood; Blood Count Tests
  • Blood Clots
  • Blood Clots in the Lung see Pulmonary Embolism
  • Blood Coagulation Disorders see Bleeding Disorders; Hemophilia
  • Blood Count Tests
  • Blood Disorders
  • Blood Donation see Blood Transfusion and Donation
  • Blood Glucose see Blood Sugar
  • Blood Platelet Disorders see Platelet Disorders
  • Blood Poisoning see Sepsis
  • Blood Pressure see High Blood Pressure; Low Blood Pressure; Vital Signs
  • Blood Pressure Medicines
  • Blood Sugar
  • Blood Tests see Blood Count Tests; Laboratory Tests
  • Blood Thinners
  • Blood Transfusion and Donation
  • Blood-Borne Pathogens see Infection Control; Occupational Health for Healthcare Providers
  • BMI see Body Weight; Weight Control
  • Body Art see Piercing and Tattoos
  • Body Lice see Lice
  • Body Odor see Germs and Hygiene; Sweat
  • Body Weight
  • Bone Cancer
  • Bone Density
  • Bone Diseases
  • Bone Grafts
  • Bone Infections
  • Bone Loss see Bone Density; Osteoporosis
  • Bone Marrow Diseases
  • Bone Marrow Transplantation
  • Bone Transplantation see Bone Grafts
  • Borderline Personality Disorder see Personality Disorders
  • Botanicals see Herbal Medicine
  • Botox
  • Botulinum Toxin see Botox; Botulism
  • Botulism
  • Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy see Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease
  • Bowel Incontinence
  • Bowel Movement
  • Bowel Obstruction see Intestinal Obstruction
  • BPH see Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
  • Braces, Oral see Orthodontia
  • Brachial Plexus Injuries
  • Brachytherapy see Radiation Therapy
  • Bradycardia see Arrhythmia
  • Brain Aneurysm
  • Brain Attack see Stroke
  • Brain Cancer see Brain Tumors
  • Brain Concussion see Concussion
  • Brain Diseases
  • Brain Disorders, Inborn Genetic see Genetic Brain Disorders
  • Brain Hemorrhage see Hemorrhagic Stroke
  • Brain Injury see Concussion; Traumatic Brain Injury
  • Brain Malformations
  • Brain Tumors
  • Break-bone Fever see Dengue
  • Breast Cancer
  • Breast Cancer, Male see Male Breast Cancer
  • Breast Diseases
  • Breast Implants see Breast Reconstruction; Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery
  • Breast Reconstruction
  • Breast Reduction see Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery
  • Breastfeeding
  • Breath Odor see Bad Breath
  • Breathing Problems
  • Breathing Rate see Vital Signs
  • Broken Bones see Fractures
  • Bronchial Asthma see Asthma
  • Bronchial Disorders
  • Bronchiectasis see Bronchial Disorders
  • Bronchiolitis see Bronchial Disorders; Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infections
  • Bronchitis see Acute Bronchitis; Chronic Bronchitis
  • Bronchogenic Carcinoma see Lung Cancer
  • Bronchopneumonia see Pneumonia
  • Brown Recluse Spider Bites see Spider Bites
  • Bruises
  • Bruxism see Tooth Disorders
  • BSE see Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease
  • Bubonic Plague see Plague
  • Bulimia see Eating Disorders
  • Bullous Pemphigoid see Pemphigus
  • Bullying
  • Bunions see Toe Injuries and Disorders
  • Burns
  • Burping see Gas
  • Bursitis
  • Bypass Surgery see Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery

C

  • C-Section see Cesarean Section
  • C. diff. Infections see Clostridium Difficile Infections
  • CABG see Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery
  • CAD see Coronary Artery Disease
  • Caffeine
  • Calcium
  • Calluses see Corns and Calluses
  • CAM see Complementary and Integrative Medicine
  • Campylobacter Infections
  • Canavan Disease see Leukodystrophies
  • Cancer
  • Cancer Alternative Therapies
  • Cancer and Pregnancy see Tumors and Pregnancy
  • Cancer Chemotherapy
  • Cancer in Children
  • Cancer, Benign see Benign Tumors
  • Cancer–Living with Cancer
  • Candidiasis see Yeast Infections
  • Canes see Mobility Aids
  • Canker Sores
  • Cannabis see Marijuana
  • Car Safety see Motor Vehicle Safety
  • Car Seats see Motor Vehicle Safety
  • Carbohydrate Metabolism Disorders
  • Carbohydrates
  • Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
  • Carcinoid Tumors
  • Carcinoma see Cancer
  • Cardiac Arrest
  • Cardiac Diseases see Heart Diseases
  • Cardiac Failure see Heart Failure
  • Cardiac Rehabilitation
  • Cardiac Surgery see Heart Surgery
  • Cardiomyopathy
  • Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation see CPR
  • Cardiospasm see Esophagus Disorders
  • Cardiovascular Diseases see Heart Diseases; Vascular Diseases
  • Careers see Health Occupations
  • Caregivers
  • Caregivers for Alzheimer’s Disease see Alzheimer’s Caregivers
  • Carotid Artery Disease
  • Carotid Endarterectomy see Carotid Artery Disease; Ischemic Stroke
  • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
  • Carsickness see Motion Sickness
  • Cartilage Disorders
  • Cat Bites see Animal Bites
  • CAT Scans see CT Scans
  • Cat Scratch Disease
  • Cataract
  • Causalgia see Complex Regional Pain Syndrome
  • Cavities see Tooth Decay
  • Celiac Disease
  • Cell Phones see Electromagnetic Fields
  • Cellulitis
  • Cephalic Disorders see Brain Malformations
  • Cerebellar Disorders
  • Cerebral Aneurysm see Brain Aneurysm
  • Cerebral Hemorrhage see Hemorrhagic Stroke
  • Cerebral Palsy
  • Cerebrovascular Disease see Stroke
  • Cervical Cancer
  • Cervical Cancer Screening
  • Cervical Dysplasia see Cervix Disorders
  • Cervical Pregnancy see Ectopic Pregnancy
  • Cervical Spine see Neck Injuries and Disorders
  • Cervix Disorders
  • Cesarean Section
  • CFS see Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
  • Chagas Disease
  • Chalazion see Eyelid Disorders
  • Change of Life see Menopause
  • Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease
  • Charley Horse see Muscle Cramps
  • Chemical Emergencies
  • Chemical Warfare see Chemical Emergencies
  • Chemical Weapons see Chemical Emergencies
  • Chemotherapy see Cancer Chemotherapy
  • Chest Injuries and Disorders
  • Chest Pain
  • Chest Physical Therapy see Pulmonary Rehabilitation
  • Chewing Tobacco see Smokeless Tobacco
  • CHF see Heart Failure
  • Chiari Malformation
  • Chickenpox
  • Chikungunya
  • Chilblains see Frostbite
  • Child Abuse
  • Child Behavior Disorders
  • Child Care
  • Child Dental Health
  • Child Development
  • Child Mental Health
  • Child Molestation see Child Sexual Abuse
  • Child Nutrition
  • Child Safety
  • Child Sexual Abuse
  • Childbirth
  • Childbirth Problems
  • Childhood Asthma see Asthma in Children
  • Childhood Brain Tumors
  • Childhood Cancer see Cancer in Children
  • Childhood Immunization
  • Childhood Leukemia
  • Childhood Obesity see Obesity in Children
  • Children and Diabetes see Diabetes in Children and Teens
  • Children and Medicines see Medicines and Children
  • Children’s Health
  • Children’s Page
  • Chiropractic
  • Chlamydia Infections
  • Choking
  • Cholangiocarcinoma see Bile Duct Cancer
  • Cholangitis see Bile Duct Diseases
  • Cholecystectomy see Gallbladder Diseases
  • Choledocholithiasis see Gallstones
  • Cholelithiasis see Gallstones
  • Cholera
  • Cholestasis see Bile Duct Diseases
  • Cholesterol
  • Chondrocalcinosis see Gout
  • Chondromalacia Patellae see Knee Injuries and Disorders
  • Choosing a Doctor or Health Care Service
  • Chorea see Movement Disorders
  • Chorionic Villi Sampling see Prenatal Testing
  • Chromium see Minerals
  • Chronic Bronchitis
  • Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
  • Chronic Granulocytic Leukemia see Chronic Myeloid Leukemia
  • Chronic Granulomatous Disease see Immune System and Disorders
  • Chronic Illness, Coping see Coping with Chronic Illness
  • Chronic Kidney Disease
  • Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
  • Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia see Chronic Myeloid Leukemia
  • Chronic Myeloid Leukemia
  • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease see COPD
  • Chronic Pain
  • Chronic Pancreatitis see Pancreatitis
  • Churg-Strauss Syndrome see Eosinophilic Disorders
  • Cicatrix see Scars
  • Circulatory Disorders see Vascular Diseases
  • Circumcision
  • Cirrhosis
  • CJD see Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease
  • CKD see Chronic Kidney Disease
  • Clap see Gonorrhea
  • Claudication see Leg Injuries and Disorders; Peripheral Arterial Disease
  • Clavicle Injuries see Shoulder Injuries and Disorders
  • Cleaning Products see Household Products
  • Cleft Lip and Palate
  • Cleft Palate see Cleft Lip and Palate
  • Cleft Spine see Spina Bifida
  • Climate Change
  • Clinical Trials
  • CLL see Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
  • Cloning
  • Clostridium Difficile Infections
  • Club Drugs
  • Cluster Headache see Headache
  • CML see Chronic Myeloid Leukemia
  • CMV Infections see Cytomegalovirus Infections
  • CO Poisoning see Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
  • Coal Miner’s Lung see Interstitial Lung Diseases
  • Cocaine
  • Coccidioidomycosis see Valley Fever
  • Coccyx see Tailbone Disorders
  • Cochlear Implants
  • Cold (Temperature) see Frostbite; Hypothermia; Winter Weather Emergencies
  • Cold and Cough Medicines
  • Cold Sores
  • Cold, Common see Common Cold
  • Colic see Common Infant and Newborn Problems
  • Colitis see Ulcerative Colitis
  • Collapsed Lung
  • Collarbone Injuries see Shoulder Injuries and Disorders
  • College Health
  • Colon Cancer see Colorectal Cancer
  • Colonic Diseases
  • Colonic Polyps
  • Colonoscopy
  • Color Blindness
  • Colorado Tick Fever see Tick Bites
  • Colorectal Cancer
  • Colostomy see Ostomy
  • Coma
  • Common Cold
  • Common Infant and Newborn Problems
  • Communicable Diseases see Infectious Diseases
  • Communicating With Your Healthcare Provider see Talking With Your Doctor
  • Communication Disorders see Speech and Communication Disorders
  • Complementary and Integrative Medicine
  • Complex Regional Pain Syndrome
  • Compression Fracture see Spine Injuries and Disorders
  • Compulsive Gambling
  • Concussion
  • Conduct Disorder see Child Behavior Disorders
  • Condylomata Acuminata see Genital Warts
  • Confidentiality see Personal Health Records
  • Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia see Adrenal Gland Disorders
  • Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia see Hernia
  • Congenital Heart Defects
  • Congestive Heart Failure see Heart Failure
  • Conjunctivitis see Pinkeye
  • Connective Tissue Disorders
  • Constipation
  • Contact Dermatitis see Rashes
  • Contact Lenses see Eye Wear
  • Contraception see Birth Control
  • Contusions see Bruises
  • Cooley’s Anemia see Thalassemia
  • COPD
  • Coping with Chronic Illness
  • Coping with Disasters
  • Copper see Minerals
  • Copper Storage Disease see Wilson Disease
  • Cor Pulmonale see Pulmonary Hypertension
  • Cord Blood see Stem Cells
  • Corn Syrup see Carbohydrates
  • Corneal Disorders
  • Corns and Calluses
  • Coronary Arteriosclerosis see Coronary Artery Disease
  • Coronary Artery Bypass Graft see Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery
  • Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery
  • Coronary Artery Disease
  • Coronavirus Infections
  • Corticosteroids see Steroids
  • Cosmetic Dentistry
  • Cosmetic Surgery see Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery
  • Cosmetics
  • Costochondritis see Cartilage Disorders
  • Cough
  • Cough Medicines see Cold and Cough Medicines
  • Coxsackievirus Infections see Viral Infections
  • CPR
  • Crab Lice see Lice; Sexually Transmitted Diseases
  • Crack see Cocaine
  • Cramps see Muscle Cramps
  • Cranial Injuries see Head Injuries
  • Craniofacial Abnormalities
  • Craniofacial Injuries see Facial Injuries and Disorders
  • Craniosynostosis see Craniofacial Abnormalities
  • Creatinine
  • Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease
  • Crib Death see Sudden Infant Death Syndrome
  • Critical Care
  • Crohn’s Disease
  • Crossed Eyes see Eye Movement Disorders
  • Croup
  • Crutches see Mobility Aids
  • Cryptococcosis see Fungal Infections
  • Cryptosporidiosis
  • CT Scans
  • Cubital Tunnel Syndrome see Elbow Injuries and Disorders
  • Cushing’s Syndrome
  • Cutaneous Disorders see Skin Conditions
  • Cutting see Self-harm
  • CVA see Stroke
  • Cybersafety see Internet Safety
  • Cyclothymic Disorder see Mood Disorders
  • Cystic Fibrosis
  • Cystic Kidney Diseases see Kidney Cysts
  • Cystitis see Interstitial Cystitis
  • Cystocele see Pelvic Support Problems
  • Cytomegalovirus Infections

D

  • Dandruff, Cradle Cap, and Other Scalp Conditions
  • Dandy-Walker Syndrome see Brain Malformations; Cerebellar Disorders
  • DASH Diet
  • Day Care see Home Care Services
  • Deafness see Hearing Disorders and Deafness; Hearing Problems in Children
  • Death and Dying see End of Life Issues
  • Decubitus Ulcers see Pressure Sores
  • Deep Vein Thrombosis
  • Defibrillators, Implantable see Pacemakers and Implantable Defibrillators
  • Degenerative Joint Disease see Osteoarthritis
  • Degenerative Nerve Diseases
  • Dehydration
  • Delirium
  • Delivery see Childbirth
  • Dementia
  • Dementia with Lewy Bodies see Lewy Body Disease
  • Dengue
  • Dental Caries see Tooth Decay
  • Dental Health
  • Dental Health, Child see Child Dental Health
  • Dental Implants see Cosmetic Dentistry; Dentures
  • Dental Sealants see Child Dental Health; Tooth Decay
  • Dentistry, Cosmetic see Cosmetic Dentistry
  • Dentures
  • Depression
  • Dermatitis see Eczema; Rashes
  • Dermatology see Skin Conditions
  • Dermatomyositis see Myositis
  • Developmental Disabilities
  • Diabetes
  • Diabetes and Pregnancy
  • Diabetes Complications
  • Diabetes in Children and Teens
  • Diabetes Insipidus
  • Diabetes Medicines
  • Diabetes Mellitus see Diabetes
  • Diabetes Type 1
  • Diabetes Type 2
  • Diabetic Diet
  • Diabetic Eye Problems
  • Diabetic Foot
  • Diabetic Heart Disease
  • Diabetic Kidney Problems
  • Diabetic Nephropathy see Diabetic Kidney Problems
  • Diabetic Nerve Problems
  • Diabetic Retinopathy see Diabetic Eye Problems
  • Diagnostic Imaging
  • Dialysis
  • Diaper Rash see Common Infant and Newborn Problems; Rashes
  • Diaphragmatic Hernia see Hernia
  • Diarrhea
  • Dietary Fats
  • Dietary Fiber
  • Dietary Proteins
  • Dietary Sodium see Sodium
  • Dietary Supplements
  • Dieting see Diets
  • Diets
  • Digestive Diseases
  • Dip see Smokeless Tobacco
  • Diphtheria
  • Disabilities
  • Disaster Preparation and Recovery
  • Dislocations
  • Diverticulitis see Diverticulosis and Diverticulitis
  • Diverticulosis and Diverticulitis
  • Divorce
  • Dizziness and Vertigo
  • Do-Not-Resuscitate Orders see Advance Directives
  • Dog Bites see Animal Bites
  • Domestic Violence
  • Donors see Organ Donation
  • Down Syndrome
  • Drinking see Alcohol; Alcoholism and Alcohol Abuse
  • Drinking Water
  • Driving see Impaired Driving; Motor Vehicle Safety
  • Dropsy see Edema
  • Drowning
  • Drug Abuse
  • Drug Abuse in Pregnancy see Pregnancy and Substance Abuse
  • Drug Abuse, Prescription see Prescription Drug Abuse
  • Drug Allergies see Drug Reactions
  • Drug Errors see Medication Errors
  • Drug Information see Medicines; Over-the-Counter Medicines
  • Drug Interactions see Drug Reactions
  • Drug Reactions
  • Drug Safety
  • Drugged Driving see Impaired Driving
  • Drugs and Young People
  • Drunk Driving see Impaired Driving
  • Dry Eye see Tears
  • Dry Mouth
  • Dual Diagnosis
  • Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy see Muscular Dystrophy
  • Duodenal Ulcer see Peptic Ulcer
  • Dupuytren Contracture see Finger Injuries and Disorders
  • DVT see Deep Vein Thrombosis
  • Dwarfism
  • Dysautonomia see Autonomic Nervous System Disorders
  • Dyscalculia see Learning Disorders
  • Dysentery see Diarrhea
  • Dysfunctional uterine bleeding see Vaginal Bleeding
  • Dysgeusia see Taste and Smell Disorders
  • Dyskinesia see Movement Disorders
  • Dyslexia see Learning Disorders
  • Dysmenorrhea see Menstruation
  • Dysosmia see Taste and Smell Disorders
  • Dyspareunia see Sexual Problems in Women
  • Dyspepsia see Indigestion
  • Dysphagia see Swallowing Disorders
  • Dyspnea see Breathing Problems
  • Dysthymic Disorder see Depression
  • Dystonia
  • Dysuria see Urine and Urination

E

  • E-Cigarettes
  • E. Coli Infections
  • Ear Disorders
  • Ear Infections
  • Earthquakes
  • Eating Disorders
  • Ebola
  • EBV Infections see Infectious Mononucleosis
  • Echocardiography see Ultrasound
  • Ecstasy see Club Drugs
  • Ectopic Pregnancy
  • Eczema
  • Edema
  • Egg Allergy see Food Allergy
  • Egg Donation see Assisted Reproductive Technology
  • Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome
  • Ehrlichiosis see Tick Bites
  • Elbow Injuries and Disorders
  • Elder Abuse
  • Electrical Injuries
  • Electrolytes see Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
  • Electromagnetic Fields
  • Electronic Health Records see Personal Health Records
  • Emergency Medical Services
  • Emergency Preparedness see Disaster Preparation and Recovery
  • EMF see Electromagnetic Fields
  • Emotional Health see Mental Health
  • Emphysema
  • Employee Health see Occupational Health
  • Encephalitis
  • Encopresis see Bowel Incontinence
  • End of Life Care see Hospice Care
  • End of Life Issues
  • End-Stage Renal Disease see Kidney Failure
  • Endocarditis
  • Endocrine Diseases
  • Endometrial Cancer see Uterine Cancer
  • Endometriosis
  • Endoscopy
  • Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
  • Enterocele see Hernia
  • Enterovirus see Viral Infections
  • Enuresis see Bedwetting
  • Environmental Health
  • Environmental Tobacco Smoke see Secondhand Smoke
  • Eosinophilia see Eosinophilic Disorders
  • Eosinophilic Disorders
  • Epilepsy
  • Epstein-Barr Virus Infections see Infectious Mononucleosis
  • Equipment Safety see Medical Device Safety
  • Erectile Dysfunction
  • Ergonomics
  • ERT see Hormone Replacement Therapy
  • Erythema Infectiosum see Fifth Disease
  • Erythroblastosis Fetalis see Rh Incompatibility
  • Esophageal Cancer
  • Esophagus Disorders
  • ESRD see Kidney Failure
  • Essential Tremor see Tremor
  • Estrogen Replacement Therapy see Hormone Replacement Therapy
  • Evaluating Health Information
  • Ewing’s Sarcoma see Bone Cancer
  • Exercise and Physical Fitness
  • Exercise for Children
  • Exercise for Seniors
  • Eye Cancer
  • Eye Diseases
  • Eye Infections
  • Eye Injuries
  • Eye Movement Disorders
  • Eye Wear
  • Eyeglasses see Eye Wear
  • Eyelid Disorders

F

  • Facial Injuries and Disorders
  • Failure to Thrive see Growth Disorders
  • Fainting
  • Falls
  • False Teeth see Dentures
  • Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia see Cholesterol; Triglycerides
  • Familial Dysbetalipoproteinemia see Cholesterol
  • Familial Hypercholesterolemia see Cholesterol
  • Familial Hypertriglyceridemia see Triglycerides
  • Family History
  • Family Issues
  • Family Planning see Birth Control
  • Fanconi Anemia see Aplastic Anemia
  • Farm Health and Safety
  • Farmer’s Lung see Interstitial Lung Diseases
  • Farmers see Farm Health and Safety
  • Farsightedness see Refractive Errors
  • FAS see Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders
  • Fatigue
  • Fats, Dietary see Dietary Fats
  • Fatty Liver see Liver Diseases
  • Fecal Impaction see Intestinal Obstruction
  • Female Circumcision see Sexual Problems in Women
  • Female Infertility
  • Female Sexual Dysfunction see Sexual Problems in Women
  • Female Sterilization see Tubal Ligation
  • Ferritin see Iron
  • Fertility see Infertility; Preconception Care
  • Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders
  • Fetal Alcohol Syndrome see Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders
  • Fetal Health and Development
  • Fetal Ultrasound see Prenatal Testing
  • Fever
  • Fever Blister see Cold Sores
  • Fiber see Dietary Fiber
  • Fibrocystic Breast Disease see Breast Diseases
  • Fibroids see Uterine Fibroids
  • Fibromyalgia
  • Fifth Disease
  • Financial Assistance
  • Finger Injuries and Disorders
  • Fingernails see Nail Diseases
  • Fire Safety
  • Firearms Safety see Gun Safety
  • Fires
  • First Aid
  • Fistulas
  • Fitness see Exercise and Physical Fitness; Exercise for Children; Exercise for Seniors; Sports Fitness
  • Flatulence see Gas
  • Flea Bites see Insect Bites and Stings
  • Flesh-Eating Bacteria see Bacterial Infections
  • Floater see Retinal Disorders
  • Floods
  • Flu
  • Flu Shot
  • Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
  • Folate see Folic Acid
  • Folic Acid
  • Folliculitis see Hair Problems
  • Food Additives see Nutrition
  • Food Allergy
  • Food Labeling
  • Food Poisoning see Foodborne Illness
  • Food Safety
  • Foodborne Illness
  • Foot Health
  • Foot Injuries and Disorders
  • For Children see Children’s Page
  • Foreign Bodies
  • Foster Care see Adoption
  • Fractures
  • Fragile X Syndrome
  • FRAXA see Fragile X Syndrome
  • Friedreich’s Ataxia
  • Frostbite
  • Frostnip see Frostbite
  • Frozen Shoulder see Shoulder Injuries and Disorders
  • Fungal Infections
  • Fungicides see Pesticides

G

  • G6PD Deficiency
  • Gait Abnormalities see Walking Problems
  • Gallbladder Cancer
  • Gallbladder Diseases
  • Gallstones
  • Gambling see Compulsive Gambling
  • Gamete Intrafallopian Transfer see Infertility
  • Ganglion Cyst see Wrist Injuries and Disorders
  • Gangrene
  • Gas
  • Gas Gangrene see Gangrene
  • Gastric Bypass see Weight Loss Surgery
  • Gastric Cancer see Stomach Cancer
  • Gastric Disorders see Stomach Disorders
  • Gastritis see Stomach Disorders
  • Gastroenteritis
  • Gastroesophageal Reflux see GERD
  • Gastrointestinal Bleeding
  • Gastrointestinal Diseases see Digestive Diseases
  • Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors see Intestinal Cancer
  • Gastroparesis see Stomach Disorders
  • Gastroplasty see Weight Loss Surgery
  • Gaucher Disease
  • Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender Health
  • Generalized Anxiety Disorder see Anxiety
  • Genes and Gene Therapy
  • Genetic Brain Disorders
  • Genetic Counseling
  • Genetic Disorders
  • Genetic Testing
  • Genital Herpes
  • Genital Warts
  • Geographic Tongue see Tongue Disorders
  • GERD
  • Germ Warfare see Biodefense and Bioterrorism
  • German Measles see Rubella
  • Germs and Hygiene
  • Gestational Carrier see Assisted Reproductive Technology
  • Gestational Diabetes see Diabetes and Pregnancy
  • Gestational Hypertension see High Blood Pressure in Pregnancy
  • Gestational Trophoblastic Disease see Tumors and Pregnancy
  • GHB see Club Drugs
  • GI Bleeding see Gastrointestinal Bleeding
  • Giant Cell Arteritis
  • Giardia Infections
  • Gilbert Disease see Liver Diseases
  • Glandular Fever see Infectious Mononucleosis
  • Glasses see Eye Wear
  • Glaucoma
  • Glioma see Brain Tumors
  • Global Health see International Health
  • Global Warming see Climate Change
  • Glossitis see Tongue Disorders
  • Glucocorticoids see Steroids
  • Glucose see Blood Sugar
  • Glucose-6-phosphate Dehydrogenase Deficiency see G6PD Deficiency
  • Gluten Intolerance see Celiac Disease; Gluten Sensitivity
  • Gluten Sensitivity
  • Gluten-Sensitive Enteropathy see Celiac Disease
  • Goiter see Thyroid Diseases
  • Gonorrhea
  • Gout
  • Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis
  • Graves’ Disease see Hyperthyroidism
  • Grief see Bereavement
  • Grippe see Flu
  • Growth Disorders
  • Guillain-Barre Syndrome
  • Gulf Oil Spill see Oil Spills
  • Gulf War Syndrome see Veterans and Military Health
  • Gum Disease
  • Gun Safety
  • Gynecomastia see Breast Diseases

H

  • H. Pylori Infections see Helicobacter Pylori Infections
  • H1N1 Flu (Swine Flu)
  • Haemophilus Infections
  • Hair Loss
  • Hair Problems
  • Hair Pulling see Self-harm
  • Hairy Cell Leukemia see Leukemia
  • Halitosis see Bad Breath
  • Hallucinogens see Club Drugs; Drug Abuse
  • Hammer Toe see Toe Injuries and Disorders
  • Hand Injuries and Disorders
  • Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease see Viral Infections
  • Handwashing see Germs and Hygiene
  • Hansen’s Disease see Mycobacterial Infections
  • Hantavirus Infections
  • Hardening of the Arteries see Atherosclerosis
  • Hashimoto’s Disease see Hypothyroidism
  • Hay Fever
  • Hazardous Waste
  • HDL see Cholesterol
  • Head and Neck Cancer
  • Head Injuries
  • Head Lice
  • Headache
  • Health Checkup
  • Health Disparities
  • Health Equity see Health Disparities
  • Health Facilities
  • Health Fraud
  • Health Insurance
  • Health Literacy
  • Health Maintenance Organizations see Managed Care
  • Health Occupations
  • Health Problems in Pregnancy
  • Health Screening
  • Health Statistics
  • Healthy Aging
  • Healthy Eating see Nutrition
  • Healthy Living
  • Hearing Aids
  • Hearing Disorders and Deafness
  • Hearing Problems in Children
  • Heart Attack
  • Heart Defects see Congenital Heart Defects
  • Heart Disease in Women
  • Heart Diseases
  • Heart Diseases, Congenital see Congenital Heart Defects
  • Heart Diseases–Prevention
  • Heart Diseases–Rehabilitation see Cardiac Rehabilitation
  • Heart Failure
  • Heart Murmur see Congenital Heart Defects; Heart Valve Diseases
  • Heart Rate see Vital Signs
  • Heart Surgery
  • Heart Transplantation
  • Heart Valve Diseases
  • Heartburn
  • Heat Exhaustion see Heat Illness
  • Heat Illness
  • Heel Injuries and Disorders
  • Heimlich Maneuver see Choking
  • Helicobacter Pylori Infections
  • Hemangioma see Benign Tumors; Birthmarks; Vascular Diseases
  • Hematologic Disorders see Blood Disorders
  • Hematoma see Bleeding
  • Hematuria see Urinalysis
  • Hemiplegia see Paralysis
  • Hemochromatosis
  • Hemodialysis see Dialysis
  • Hemoglobin A1c see A1C
  • Hemoglobin SS Disease see Sickle Cell Anemia
  • Hemolytic Disease of Newborn see Rh Incompatibility
  • Hemophilia
  • Hemorrhage see Bleeding
  • Hemorrhagic Fevers
  • Hemorrhagic Stroke
  • Hemorrhoids
  • Hepatic Diseases see Liver Diseases
  • Hepatic Function Panel see Liver Function Tests
  • Hepatic Transplantation see Liver Transplantation
  • Hepatitis
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
  • Hepatitis Testing
  • Hepatoblastoma see Liver Cancer
  • Hepatocellular Carcinoma see Liver Cancer
  • Hepatolenticular Degeneration see Wilson Disease
  • Herbal Medicine
  • Herbicides see Pesticides
  • Hernia
  • Herniated Disk
  • Heroin
  • Herpes Genitalis see Genital Herpes
  • Herpes Simplex
  • Herpes Zoster see Shingles
  • Herpes, Oral see Cold Sores
  • Hiatal Hernia
  • Hib see Haemophilus Infections
  • Hiccups
  • Hidradenitis Suppurativa
  • High Blood Glucose see Hyperglycemia
  • High Blood Pressure
  • High Blood Pressure in Pregnancy
  • High Blood Pressure Medicines see Blood Pressure Medicines
  • High Blood Sugar see Hyperglycemia
  • High Risk Pregnancy see Health Problems in Pregnancy
  • Hip Injuries and Disorders
  • Hip Replacement
  • HIPAA see Health Insurance; Personal Health Records
  • Hispanic American Health
  • Histoplasmosis
  • HIV/AIDS
  • HIV/AIDS and Infections
  • HIV/AIDS and Pregnancy
  • HIV/AIDS in Women
  • HIV/AIDS Medicines
  • HIV/AIDS–Living With see Living with HIV/AIDS
  • Hives
  • HMO see Managed Care
  • Hoarding see Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
  • Hodgkin Disease
  • Home Care Services
  • Homeless Health Concerns
  • Homeopathy see Complementary and Integrative Medicine
  • Homosexuality see Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender Health
  • Hormone Replacement Therapy
  • Hormones
  • Horner Syndrome see Autonomic Nervous System Disorders
  • Hospice Care
  • Hospitals see Health Facilities
  • Hot (Temperature) see Fever; Heat Illness
  • Hot Flashes see Menopause
  • Household Products
  • HPV
  • HPV Vaccine see HPV
  • HRT see Hormone Replacement Therapy
  • Huffing see Inhalants
  • Human Genome Project see Genes and Gene Therapy
  • Human Immunodeficiency Virus see HIV/AIDS
  • Human Papillomavirus see HPV
  • Huntington’s Disease
  • Hurricanes
  • Hydrocephalus
  • Hydrophobia see Rabies
  • Hyperactivity see Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
  • Hyperbaric Oxygen see Oxygen Therapy
  • Hypercalcemia see Calcium
  • Hypercholesterolemia see Cholesterol
  • Hypereosinophilic Syndrome see Eosinophilic Disorders
  • Hyperglycemia
  • Hyperhidrosis see Sweat
  • Hyperkalemia see Potassium
  • Hyperlipidemia see Cholesterol; Triglycerides
  • Hypermobility Syndrome see Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome
  • Hypernephroma see Kidney Cancer
  • Hyperopia see Refractive Errors
  • Hyperparathyroidism see Parathyroid Disorders
  • Hyperpigmentation see Skin Pigmentation Disorders
  • Hypersensitivity see Allergy
  • Hypertension see High Blood Pressure
  • Hypertension, Pulmonary see Pulmonary Hypertension
  • Hyperthyroidism
  • Hypertriglyceridemia see Triglycerides
  • Hypertrophic Scar see Scars
  • Hyperuricemia see Gout
  • Hypocalcemia see Calcium
  • Hypoglycemia
  • Hypoglycemic Medicines see Diabetes Medicines
  • Hypokalemia see Potassium
  • Hyponatremia see Sodium
  • Hypoparathyroidism see Parathyroid Disorders
  • Hypopharyngeal Cancer see Throat Cancer
  • Hypopigmentation see Skin Pigmentation Disorders
  • Hypotension see Low Blood Pressure
  • Hypothermia
  • Hypothyroidism
  • Hysterectomy

I

  • IBS see Irritable Bowel Syndrome
  • Icterus see Jaundice
  • ICU see Critical Care
  • Ileostomy see Ostomy
  • Immune System and Disorders
  • Immunization
  • Immunization, Childhood see Childhood Immunization
  • Impacted Tooth see Tooth Disorders
  • Impaired Driving
  • Impetigo
  • Implantable Defibrillators see Pacemakers and Implantable Defibrillators
  • Impotence see Erectile Dysfunction
  • In Vitro Fertilization see Assisted Reproductive Technology
  • In-home Care see Home Care Services
  • Incontinence see Urinary Incontinence
  • Indigestion
  • Indoor Air Pollution
  • Infant and Newborn Care
  • Infant and Newborn Development
  • Infant and Newborn Nutrition
  • Infantile Paralysis see Polio and Post-Polio Syndrome
  • Infection Control
  • Infections and Pregnancy
  • Infections, Bacterial see Bacterial Infections
  • Infections, Bladder see Urinary Tract Infections
  • Infections, Fungal see Fungal Infections
  • Infections, Viral see Viral Infections
  • Infectious Arthritis
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Infectious Mononucleosis
  • Infertility
  • Infertility, Female see Female Infertility
  • Infertility, Male see Male Infertility
  • Inflammatory Bowel Disease see Crohn’s Disease; Ulcerative Colitis
  • Influenza see Flu
  • Influenza Vaccine see Flu Shot
  • Informed Consent see Patient Rights
  • Ingrown Nail see Nail Diseases
  • Inguinal Hernia see Hernia
  • Inhalants
  • Inhalation Injuries
  • Injuries see Wounds and Injuries
  • Insect Bites and Stings
  • Insect Repellents see Insect Bites and Stings
  • Insecticides see Pesticides
  • Insomnia
  • Insulin see Diabetes Medicines
  • Insulin Resistance see Metabolic Syndrome; Prediabetes
  • Insulin-Dependent Diabetes Mellitus see Diabetes Type 1
  • Insurance see Health Insurance; Managed Care; Medicaid; Medicare
  • Integrative Medicine see Complementary and Integrative Medicine
  • Intermittent Claudication see Leg Injuries and Disorders; Peripheral Arterial Disease
  • International Health
  • Internet Safety
  • Interstitial Cystitis
  • Interstitial Lung Diseases
  • Interstitial Pneumonitis see Interstitial Lung Diseases
  • Intestinal Cancer
  • Intestinal Diseases see Colonic Diseases; Small Intestine Disorders
  • Intestinal Obstruction
  • Intestinal Volvulus see Intestinal Obstruction
  • Intracranial Aneurysm see Brain Aneurysm
  • Intraocular Lens see Cataract; Refractive Errors
  • Intraocular Melanoma see Eye Cancer; Melanoma
  • Intussusception see Intestinal Obstruction
  • Iron
  • Iron Deficiency Anemia see Anemia
  • Iron Overload Disease see Hemochromatosis
  • Irregular Heartbeat see Arrhythmia
  • Irritable Bowel Syndrome
  • Ischemic Stroke
  • Islet Cell Carcinoma see Pancreatic Cancer
  • Islet Cell Transplantation
  • Itching
  • IUD see Birth Control
  • IVF see Assisted Reproductive Technology

J

  • Jakob-Creutzfeldt Disease see Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease
  • Jaundice
  • Jaw Injuries and Disorders
  • Jet Lag see Traveler’s Health
  • Jock Itch see Tinea Infections
  • Joint Disorders
  • Juvenile Arthritis
  • Juvenile Diabetes see Diabetes Type 1
  • Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis see Juvenile Arthritis

K

  • Kaposi’s Sarcoma
  • Kawasaki Disease
  • Keloids see Scars
  • Kernicterus see Jaundice
  • Kidney Biopsy see Kidney Tests
  • Kidney Cancer
  • Kidney Cysts
  • Kidney Diseases
  • Kidney Failure
  • Kidney Function Tests see Kidney Tests
  • Kidney Infections see Urinary Tract Infections
  • Kidney Stones
  • Kidney Tests
  • Kidney Transplantation
  • Kids’ Page see Children’s Page
  • Klinefelter’s Syndrome
  • Knee Injuries and Disorders
  • Knee Replacement
  • Kyphosis see Spine Injuries and Disorders

L

  • Labor see Childbirth
  • Laboratory Tests
  • Lacerations see Wounds and Injuries
  • Lactose Intolerance
  • Language Problems see Speech and Communication Disorders; Speech and Language Problems in Children
  • Large for Gestational Age see Birth Weight
  • Laryngeal Cancer see Throat Cancer
  • Laryngitis see Throat Disorders; Voice Disorders
  • Laryngopharyngeal Cancer see Throat Cancer
  • Laser Eye Surgery
  • LASIK see Laser Eye Surgery
  • Lassa Fever see Hemorrhagic Fevers
  • Latex Allergy
  • Latino Health see Hispanic American Health
  • Lazy Eye see Amblyopia
  • LDL see Cholesterol
  • Lead Poisoning
  • Learning Disorders
  • Leg Cramps see Leg Injuries and Disorders; Muscle Cramps
  • Leg Injuries and Disorders
  • Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease see Osteonecrosis
  • Legionnaires’ Disease
  • Leishmaniasis
  • Leprosy see Mycobacterial Infections
  • Lesbian Health see Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender Health
  • Leukemia
  • Leukemia, Acute Lymphoblastic see Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia
  • Leukemia, Acute Lymphocytic see Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia
  • Leukemia, Childhood see Childhood Leukemia
  • Leukemia, Chronic Lymphocytic see Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
  • Leukemia, Myeloblastic, Acute see Acute Myeloid Leukemia
  • Leukemia, Myelogenous, Acute see Acute Myeloid Leukemia
  • Leukemia, Myeloid, Acute see Acute Myeloid Leukemia
  • Leukemia, Myeloid, Chronic see Chronic Myeloid Leukemia
  • Leukodystrophies
  • Lewy Body Disease
  • LGBT Health see Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender Health
  • Lice
  • Life Support see Critical Care
  • Ligament Injuries see Sprains and Strains
  • Lightning Strikes see Electrical Injuries
  • Limb Loss
  • Lipid Metabolism Disorders
  • Listeria Infections
  • Liver Cancer
  • Liver Cirrhosis see Cirrhosis
  • Liver Diseases
  • Liver Function Tests
  • Liver Spots see Skin Aging
  • Liver Transplantation
  • Living Wills see Advance Directives
  • Living with Cancer see Cancer–Living with Cancer
  • Living with HIV/AIDS
  • Lockjaw see Tetanus
  • Long-Term Care see Assisted Living; Nursing Homes
  • Lou Gehrig’s Disease see Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
  • Low Back Pain see Back Pain
  • Low Birth Weight see Birth Weight
  • Low Blood Pressure
  • Low Blood Sugar see Hypoglycemia
  • Low Sperm Count see Male Infertility
  • Low Vision see Vision Impairment and Blindness
  • LTK see Laser Eye Surgery
  • Lumbago see Back Pain
  • Lumpectomy see Mastectomy
  • Lung Cancer
  • Lung Diseases
  • Lung Rehabilitation see Pulmonary Rehabilitation
  • Lung Transplantation
  • Lupus
  • Lyme Disease
  • Lymph Nodes see Lymphatic Diseases
  • Lymphatic Diseases
  • Lymphatic Obstruction see Lymphedema
  • Lymphedema
  • Lymphoma

M

  • Macular Degeneration
  • Mad Cow Disease see Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease
  • Magnesium see Minerals
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging see MRI Scans
  • Makeup see Cosmetics
  • Malabsorption Syndromes
  • Malaria
  • Male Breast Cancer
  • Male Genital Disorders see Penis Disorders; Testicular Disorders
  • Male Infertility
  • Male Menopause see Men’s Health
  • Male Sterilization see Vasectomy
  • Malignancy see Cancer
  • Malnutrition
  • Mammaplasty see Breast Reconstruction
  • Mammography
  • Man-Made Disasters see Biodefense and Bioterrorism; Chemical Emergencies; Radiation Emergencies
  • Managed Care
  • Mandibular Disorders see Jaw Injuries and Disorders
  • Manic-Depressive Illness see Bipolar Disorder
  • Maple Syrup Urine Disease see Genetic Brain Disorders
  • Marfan Syndrome
  • Marijuana
  • Mastectomy
  • Maternal Health see Postpartum Care; Prenatal Care
  • Maxillary Disorders see Jaw Injuries and Disorders
  • MCI see Mild Cognitive Impairment
  • MDMA see Club Drugs
  • MDS see Myelodysplastic Syndromes
  • Measles
  • Mediastinal Disorders see Chest Injuries and Disorders
  • Medicaid
  • Medical Device Safety
  • Medical Ethics
  • Medical Professions see Health Occupations
  • Medical Research see Understanding Medical Research
  • Medicare
  • Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage
  • Medication Errors
  • Medicinal Herbs see Herbal Medicine
  • Medicines
  • Medicines and Children
  • Medicines and Pregnancy see Pregnancy and Medicines
  • Medicines, Over-the-Counter see Over-the-Counter Medicines
  • Mediterranean Anemia see Thalassemia
  • Melanoma
  • Memory
  • Men’s Health
  • Meniere’s Disease
  • Meningioma see Brain Tumors
  • Meningitis
  • Meningococcal Infections
  • Meningococcemia see Meningococcal Infections
  • Meniscus see Knee Injuries and Disorders
  • Menopausal Hormone Therapy see Hormone Replacement Therapy
  • Menopause
  • Menopause, Male see Men’s Health
  • Menstruation
  • Mental Disorders
  • Mental Health
  • Mental Health, Child see Child Mental Health
  • Mental Health, Teen see Teen Mental Health
  • Mental Retardation see Developmental Disabilities
  • Mercury
  • Merkel Cell Cancer see Skin Cancer
  • MERS see Coronavirus Infections
  • Mesothelioma
  • Metabolic Disorders
  • Metabolic Panel
  • Metabolic Syndrome
  • Methadone see Pain Relievers
  • Methamphetamine
  • Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus see MRSA
  • MI see Heart Attack
  • Micturition see Urine and Urination
  • Middle Eastern Respiratory Syndrome see Coronavirus Infections
  • Migraine
  • Mild Cognitive Impairment
  • Military Health see Veterans and Military Health
  • Milk Allergy see Food Allergy
  • Milk Intolerance see Lactose Intolerance
  • Minerals
  • Mini-Stroke see Transient Ischemic Attack
  • Miscarriage
  • Mitochondrial Diseases
  • Mitral Valve Prolapse
  • Mixed Connective Tissue Disease see Connective Tissue Disorders
  • Mobility Aids
  • Molar Pregnancy see Tumors and Pregnancy
  • Molds
  • Moles
  • Molluscum Contagiosum see Skin Infections
  • Moniliasis see Yeast Infections
  • Monkeypox Virus Infections
  • Mono see Infectious Mononucleosis
  • Mononucleosis see Infectious Mononucleosis
  • Mood Disorders
  • Morphea see Scleroderma
  • Morton’s Neuroma see Foot Injuries and Disorders
  • Mosquito Bites see Insect Bites and Stings
  • Motion Sickness
  • Motor Vehicle Safety
  • Mouth Cancer see Oral Cancer
  • Mouth Disorders
  • Movement Disorders
  • MRI Scans
  • MRSA
  • MS see Multiple Sclerosis
  • Mucocutaneous Lymph Node Syndrome see Kawasaki Disease
  • Mucolipidoses see Metabolic Disorders
  • Mucopolysaccharidoses see Carbohydrate Metabolism Disorders
  • Multifocal Atrial Tachycardia see Arrhythmia
  • Multiple Births see Twins, Triplets, Multiple Births
  • Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia see Endocrine Diseases; Parathyroid Disorders
  • Multiple Myeloma
  • Multiple Sclerosis
  • Multiple System Atrophy see Autonomic Nervous System Disorders
  • Mumps
  • Muscle Cramps
  • Muscle Disorders
  • Muscle Strain see Sprains and Strains
  • Muscular Dystrophy
  • Myasthenia Gravis
  • Mycobacterial Infections
  • Mycoses see Fungal Infections
  • Myelodysplastic Syndromes
  • Myelomeningocele see Spina Bifida
  • Myeloproliferative Disorders see Bone Marrow Diseases
  • Myocardial Infarction see Heart Attack
  • Myopathies see Muscle Disorders
  • Myopia see Refractive Errors
  • Myositis

N

  • Nail Diseases
  • Narcissism see Personality Disorders
  • Narcolepsy see Sleep Disorders
  • Narcotics see Drug Abuse; Pain Relievers
  • Nasal Cancer
  • Nasal Disorders see Nose Injuries and Disorders
  • Nasopharyngeal Cancer see Throat Cancer
  • Native American Health
  • Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Health
  • Natural Disasters see Earthquakes; Fires; Floods; Hurricanes; Tornadoes; Tsunamis; Volcanoes; Winter Weather Emergencies
  • Nausea and Vomiting
  • Nearsightedness see Refractive Errors
  • Neck Injuries and Disorders
  • Necrotizing Fasciitis see Bacterial Infections
  • Neoplasms see Cancer
  • Nephritis see Kidney Diseases
  • Nephroblastoma see Wilms Tumor
  • Nephrolithiasis see Kidney Stones
  • Nerve Diseases see Neurologic Diseases
  • Nervous System Diseases see Neurologic Diseases
  • Neural Tube Defects
  • Neuroblastoma
  • Neurodegenerative Diseases see Degenerative Nerve Diseases
  • Neurofibromatosis
  • Neurogenic Bladder see Bladder Diseases
  • Neurologic Diseases
  • Neuroma, Acoustic see Acoustic Neuroma
  • Neuromuscular Disorders
  • Neuropathy see Diabetic Nerve Problems; Peripheral Nerve Disorders
  • Nevus see Birthmarks; Moles
  • Newborn Screening
  • Niacin see B Vitamins
  • Nicotine see Smoking
  • Niemann-Pick Disease see Genetic Brain Disorders
  • Night Terrors see Sleep Disorders
  • Nocturnal Enuresis see Bedwetting
  • Noise
  • Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma see Lymphoma
  • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes Mellitus see Diabetes Type 2
  • Non-Prescription Drugs see Over-the-Counter Medicines
  • Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer see Lung Cancer
  • Nontropical Sprue see Celiac Disease
  • Norovirus Infections
  • Norwalk Virus Infections see Norovirus Infections
  • Nose Injuries and Disorders
  • Nosebleed see Nose Injuries and Disorders
  • Nuclear Scans
  • Nursing Homes
  • Nut Allergy see Food Allergy
  • Nutrition
  • Nutrition and Pregnancy see Pregnancy and Nutrition
  • Nutrition for Seniors
  • Nutrition Labeling see Food Labeling
  • Nutrition, Child see Child Nutrition
  • Nutritional Support
  • Nystagmus see Eye Movement Disorders

O

  • Obesity
  • Obesity in Children
  • Obesity Surgery see Weight Loss Surgery
  • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
  • Occupational Health
  • Occupational Health for Healthcare Providers
  • Occupational Injuries see Occupational Health
  • Occupational Therapy see Rehabilitation
  • OCD see Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
  • Oil Spills
  • Ombudsman Programs see Patient Rights
  • Omega-3 Fatty Acids see Dietary Fats
  • Oncology see Cancer
  • Onychomycosis see Nail Diseases
  • Open Heart Surgery see Heart Surgery
  • Open Spine see Spina Bifida
  • Operation see Surgery
  • Ophthalmology see Eye Diseases
  • Opiates see Drug Abuse; Heroin
  • Opportunistic Infections in AIDS see HIV/AIDS and Infections
  • Oral Cancer
  • Oral Health see Dental Health
  • Oral Health, Child see Child Dental Health
  • Oral Herpes see Cold Sores
  • Oral Tobacco see Smokeless Tobacco
  • Organ Donation
  • Organ Transplantation
  • Oropharyngeal Cancer see Throat Cancer
  • Orthodontia
  • Orthostatic Hypotension see Autonomic Nervous System Disorders; Low Blood Pressure
  • Osteitis Deformans see Paget’s Disease of Bone
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Osteogenesis Imperfecta
  • Osteomyelitis see Bone Infections
  • Osteonecrosis
  • Osteopenia see Bone Density
  • Osteoporosis
  • Osteosarcoma see Bone Cancer
  • Ostomy
  • OTC Medicines see Over-the-Counter Medicines
  • Otitis Media see Ear Infections
  • Ovarian Cancer
  • Ovarian Cysts
  • Ovarian Disorders
  • Ovarian Insufficiency see Ovarian Disorders; Premature Ovarian Failure
  • Over-the-Counter Medicines
  • Overactive Bladder
  • Overactive Thyroid see Hyperthyroidism
  • Overweight see Body Weight; Obesity
  • Oxygen Therapy
  • Ozone

P

  • Pacemakers and Implantable Defibrillators
  • Pacific Islander Health see Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Health
  • PAD see Peripheral Arterial Disease
  • Paget’s Disease of Bone
  • Paget’s Disease of Breast see Breast Cancer
  • Pain
  • Pain Relievers
  • Pain, Abdominal see Abdominal Pain
  • Pain, Back see Back Pain
  • Pain, Chest see Chest Pain
  • Pain, Chronic see Chronic Pain
  • Painful Bladder Syndrome see Interstitial Cystitis
  • Painkillers see Pain Relievers
  • Palliative Care
  • Pancreas Transplantation
  • Pancreatic Cancer
  • Pancreatic Diseases
  • Pancreatitis
  • Panic Disorder
  • Pantothenic Acid see B Vitamins
  • Paralysis
  • Paralysis Agitans see Parkinson’s Disease
  • Paralysis, Infantile see Polio and Post-Polio Syndrome
  • Paralytic Ileus see Intestinal Obstruction
  • Paranasal Sinus Cancer see Nasal Cancer
  • Paraplegia see Paralysis
  • Parasitic Diseases
  • Parathyroid Disorders
  • Parenteral Nutrition see Nutritional Support
  • Parenting
  • Parkinson’s Disease
  • Paronychia see Nail Diseases
  • Parotid Gland Cancer see Salivary Gland Cancer
  • Parotid Gland Disorders see Salivary Gland Disorders
  • Partner Abuse see Domestic Violence
  • Passive Smoking see Secondhand Smoke
  • Patella see Knee Injuries and Disorders
  • Paternity Testing see Genetic Testing
  • Pathological Gambling see Compulsive Gambling
  • Patient Records see Personal Health Records
  • Patient Rights
  • Patient Safety
  • PCOS see Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
  • Peanut Allergy see Food Allergy
  • Pediatrics see Children’s Health
  • Pee see Urine and Urination
  • Pelvic Exam see Women’s Health Checkup
  • Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
  • Pelvic Pain
  • Pelvic Support Problems
  • Pelvis see Hip Injuries and Disorders
  • Pemphigoid see Pemphigus
  • Pemphigus
  • Penile Disorders see Penis Disorders
  • Penis Disorders
  • Peptic Ulcer
  • Performance-Enhancing Drugs see Anabolic Steroids; Sports Fitness
  • Pericardial Disorders
  • Pericardial Effusion see Pericardial Disorders
  • Pericarditis see Pericardial Disorders
  • Perimenopause see Menopause
  • Periodontal Disease see Gum Disease
  • Peripheral Arterial Disease
  • Peripheral Nerve Disorders
  • Peritoneal Dialysis see Dialysis
  • Peritoneal Disorders
  • Peritonitis see Peritoneal Disorders
  • Persian Gulf War see Veterans and Military Health
  • Persistent Vegetative State see Coma
  • Personal Health Records
  • Personality Disorders
  • Perspiration see Sweat
  • Pertussis see Whooping Cough
  • Pervasive Developmental Disorder see Autism Spectrum Disorder
  • Pesticides
  • Pet Health
  • PET Scans see Nuclear Scans
  • Pets see Pet Health
  • Peyronie’s Disease see Penis Disorders
  • Pfiesteria Infections see Water Pollution
  • Phantom Limb see Limb Loss
  • Pharyngeal Cancer see Throat Cancer
  • Pharyngitis see Sore Throat
  • Pharynx Disorders see Throat Disorders
  • Phenylketonuria
  • Pheochromocytoma
  • Phobias
  • Phosphorus see Minerals
  • Physical Fitness see Exercise and Physical Fitness
  • Physical Therapy see Rehabilitation
  • Phytotherapy see Herbal Medicine
  • Pica see Eating Disorders
  • PID see Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
  • Piercing and Tattoos
  • Piles see Hemorrhoids
  • Pilonidal Cyst see Tailbone Disorders
  • Pimples see Acne
  • Pinguecula see Eye Diseases
  • Pinkeye
  • Pinworms
  • Pituitary Disorders
  • Pituitary Tumors
  • PKU see Phenylketonuria
  • Plague
  • Plantar Fasciitis see Heel Injuries and Disorders
  • Plantar Warts see Warts
  • Plaque, Atherosclerotic see Atherosclerosis
  • Plaque, Dental see Gum Disease; Tooth Decay
  • Plasma-cell Myeloma see Multiple Myeloma
  • Plasmacytoma see Multiple Myeloma
  • Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery
  • Platelet Disorders
  • Pleural Disorders
  • Pleural Effusion see Pleural Disorders
  • Pleurisy see Pleural Disorders
  • Plumbism see Lead Poisoning
  • PMS see Premenstrual Syndrome
  • Pneumococcal Infections
  • Pneumoconiosis see Interstitial Lung Diseases
  • Pneumocystis Infections
  • Pneumonia
  • Pneumonic Plague see Plague
  • Pneumothorax see Collapsed Lung; Pleural Disorders
  • Poison Ivy, Oak, and Sumac
  • Poison Oak see Poison Ivy, Oak, and Sumac
  • Poison Sumac see Poison Ivy, Oak, and Sumac
  • Poisoning
  • Poisons in the Home see Household Products
  • Polio and Post-Polio Syndrome
  • Poliomyelitis see Polio and Post-Polio Syndrome
  • Pollen Allergy see Hay Fever
  • Pollution see Air Pollution; Indoor Air Pollution; Water Pollution
  • Polychondritis see Cartilage Disorders
  • Polycystic Kidney Disease see Kidney Cysts; Kidney Diseases
  • Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
  • Polymyalgia Rheumatica
  • Polymyositis see Myositis
  • Poop see Bowel Movement
  • Porphyria
  • Positional Plagiocephaly see Craniofacial Abnormalities
  • Post-herpetic Neuralgia see Shingles
  • Post-polio Syndrome see Polio and Post-Polio Syndrome
  • Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
  • Postoperative Care see After Surgery
  • Postpartum Care
  • Postpartum Depression
  • Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome see Autonomic Nervous System Disorders
  • Potassium
  • Potty Training see Toilet Training
  • PPS see Polio and Post-Polio Syndrome
  • Prader-Willi Syndrome
  • Preconception Care
  • Prediabetes
  • Prednisone see Steroids
  • Preeclampsia see High Blood Pressure in Pregnancy
  • Preemies see Premature Babies
  • Pregnancy
  • Pregnancy and AIDS see HIV/AIDS and Pregnancy
  • Pregnancy and Diabetes see Diabetes and Pregnancy
  • Pregnancy and Health Problems see Health Problems in Pregnancy
  • Pregnancy and Medicines
  • Pregnancy and Nutrition
  • Pregnancy and Substance Abuse
  • Pregnancy Hazards see Reproductive Hazards
  • Pregnancy Loss see Miscarriage; Stillbirth
  • Pregnancy, High-Risk see Health Problems in Pregnancy
  • Pregnancy, Infections in see Infections and Pregnancy
  • Pregnancy, Teen see Teenage Pregnancy
  • Premature Babies
  • Premature Birth see Preterm Labor
  • Premature Ejaculation see Sexual Problems in Men
  • Premature Labor see Childbirth Problems; Preterm Labor
  • Premature Menopause see Menopause
  • Premature Ovarian Failure
  • Premenstrual Syndrome
  • Prenatal Care
  • Prenatal Testing
  • PrEP (Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis) see HIV/AIDS Medicines
  • Presbycusis see Hearing Disorders and Deafness
  • Presbyopia see Refractive Errors
  • Prescription Drug Abuse
  • Pressure Sores
  • Preterm Labor
  • Prevention see Healthy Living
  • Primary Pulmonary Hypertension see Pulmonary Hypertension
  • Prion Diseases see Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease; Degenerative Nerve Diseases
  • Privacy see Patient Rights; Personal Health Records
  • PRK see Laser Eye Surgery
  • Proctitis see Rectal Disorders
  • Progeria see Genetic Disorders
  • Progressive Supranuclear Palsy
  • Prolactinoma see Pituitary Tumors
  • Prostate Cancer
  • Prostate Cancer Screening
  • Prostate Diseases
  • Prosthetic Limbs see Artificial Limbs
  • Protective Eye Wear see Eye Injuries; Eye Wear
  • Proteins see Dietary Proteins
  • Proteinuria see Urinalysis
  • Pruritus see Itching
  • Pruritus Ani see Anal Disorders
  • Pseudogout see Gout
  • Psoriasis
  • Psoriatic Arthritis
  • Psychiatric Disorders see Mental Disorders
  • Psychological Stress see Stress
  • Psychotic Disorders
  • Ptosis see Eyelid Disorders
  • PTSD see Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
  • Puberty
  • Pulmonary Embolism
  • Pulmonary Emphysema see Emphysema
  • Pulmonary Fibrosis
  • Pulmonary Hypertension
  • Pulmonary Rehabilitation
  • Pulse see Vital Signs
  • PXE see Connective Tissue Disorders
  • Pyelonephritis see Urinary Tract Infections
  • Pyrexia see Fever

Q

  • Q Fever see Bacterial Infections
  • Quackery see Health Fraud
  • Quadriplegia see Paralysis
  • Quitting Smoking

R

  • Rabies
  • Radiation Emergencies
  • Radiation Exposure
  • Radiation Therapy
  • Radiography see X-Rays
  • Radionuclide Scans see Nuclear Scans
  • Radiosurgery see Radiation Therapy
  • Radiotherapy see Radiation Therapy
  • Radon
  • Rape see Sexual Assault
  • Rare Diseases
  • Rashes
  • Raynaud’s Disease
  • Reactive Arthritis see Infectious Arthritis
  • Reading Problems see Learning Disorders
  • Recreational Safety see Sports Safety; Water Safety (Recreational)
  • Rectal Bleeding see Gastrointestinal Bleeding
  • Rectal Cancer see Colorectal Cancer
  • Rectal Disorders
  • Rectocele see Rectal Disorders
  • Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy see Complex Regional Pain Syndrome
  • Refractive Errors
  • Regional Enteritis see Crohn’s Disease
  • Regional Ileitis see Crohn’s Disease
  • Rehabilitation
  • Reiter’s Syndrome see Infectious Arthritis
  • Renal Cancer see Kidney Cancer
  • Renal Dialysis see Dialysis
  • Renal Disease see Kidney Diseases
  • Renal Failure see Kidney Failure
  • Renal Transplantation see Kidney Transplantation
  • Repetitive Motion Injuries see Ergonomics
  • Reproductive Hazards
  • Residential Care see Assisted Living
  • Respiratory Diseases see Lung Diseases
  • Respiratory Failure
  • Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infections
  • Restless Legs
  • Resuscitation Orders see Advance Directives
  • Retinal Detachment
  • Retinal Disorders
  • Retinoblastoma see Eye Cancer
  • Retinol see Vitamin A
  • Rett Syndrome
  • Reye Syndrome
  • Rh Incompatibility
  • Rhabdomyolysis see Muscle Disorders
  • Rhabdomyosarcoma see Soft Tissue Sarcoma
  • Rheumatic Fever see Streptococcal Infections
  • Rheumatoid Arthritis
  • Rheumatoid Spondylitis see Ankylosing Spondylitis
  • Rib Injuries see Chest Injuries and Disorders
  • Riboflavin see B Vitamins
  • Rickets
  • Ringworm see Tinea Infections
  • RLS see Restless Legs
  • Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever see Tick Bites
  • Rodenticides see Pesticides
  • Roentgen Rays see X-Rays
  • Rohypnol see Club Drugs
  • Root Canal see Tooth Disorders
  • Rosacea
  • Roseola see Viral Infections
  • Rotator Cuff Injuries
  • Rotavirus Infections
  • RSV Infections see Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infections
  • Rubella
  • Rubeola see Measles
  • Runaways see Homeless Health Concerns
  • Ruptured Disk see Herniated Disk
  • Rural Health Concerns

S

  • SAD see Seasonal Affective Disorder
  • Safety
  • Safety, Child see Child Safety
  • Salivary Gland Cancer
  • Salivary Gland Disorders
  • Salmonella Infections
  • Salt see Sodium
  • Sarcoidosis
  • Sarcoma, Ewing’s see Bone Cancer
  • Sarcoma, Soft Tissue see Soft Tissue Sarcoma
  • SARS see Coronavirus Infections
  • SCA see Cardiac Arrest
  • Scabies
  • Scapula Injuries see Shoulder Injuries and Disorders
  • Scarlet Fever see Streptococcal Infections
  • Scars
  • Schizophrenia
  • School Health
  • Sciatica
  • SCID see Immune System and Disorders
  • Scleroderma
  • Scoliosis
  • Screening Tests see Health Screening
  • Screening, Newborn see Newborn Screening
  • Seasickness see Motion Sickness
  • Seasonal Affective Disorder
  • Seasonal Allergies see Hay Fever
  • Seborrheic Dermatitis see Dandruff, Cradle Cap, and Other Scalp Conditions
  • Second Opinion see Patient Rights; Surgery; Talking With Your Doctor
  • Secondhand Smoke
  • Seizures
  • Selenium see Minerals
  • Self-harm
  • Semen see Testicular Disorders
  • Seminoma see Testicular Cancer
  • Senility see Dementia
  • Seniors’ Fitness see Exercise for Seniors
  • Seniors’ Health
  • Seniors’ Nutrition see Nutrition for Seniors
  • Sepsis
  • Septic Arthritis see Infectious Arthritis
  • Septic Shock see Sepsis; Shock
  • Septic Systems see Water Pollution
  • Septicemia see Sepsis
  • Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome see Coronavirus Infections
  • Severe Combined Immunodeficiency see Immune System and Disorders
  • Sewage see Water Pollution
  • Sex see Sexual Health
  • Sexting see Internet Safety
  • Sexual Abuse of Children see Child Sexual Abuse
  • Sexual Assault
  • Sexual Health
  • Sexual Health, Teen see Teen Sexual Health
  • Sexual Problems in Men
  • Sexual Problems in Women
  • Sexually Transmitted Diseases
  • Shaken Baby Syndrome see Child Abuse
  • Shaking Palsy see Parkinson’s Disease
  • Shellfish Allergy see Food Allergy
  • Shingles
  • Shock
  • Shoes see Foot Health
  • Shortness of Breath see Breathing Problems
  • Shoulder Impingement see Rotator Cuff Injuries
  • Shoulder Injuries and Disorders
  • Shy-Drager Syndrome see Autonomic Nervous System Disorders; Low Blood Pressure
  • Sickle Cell Anemia
  • Sickle Cell Disease see Sickle Cell Anemia
  • SIDS see Sudden Infant Death Syndrome
  • Sigmoidoscopy see Colonoscopy
  • Singultus see Hiccups
  • Sinus Cancer see Nasal Cancer
  • Sinus Infection see Sinusitis
  • Sinusitis
  • Sjogren’s Syndrome
  • Skin Aging
  • Skin Cancer
  • Skin Conditions
  • Skin Infections
  • Skin Pigmentation Disorders
  • Skin Rash see Rashes
  • Skull Fractures see Head Injuries
  • Skull Injuries see Head Injuries
  • SLE see Lupus
  • Sleep Apnea
  • Sleep Disorders
  • Sleep-disordered Breathing see Sleep Apnea
  • Slipped Disk see Herniated Disk
  • SMA see Spinal Muscular Atrophy
  • Small Cell Lung Cancer see Lung Cancer
  • Small for Gestational Age see Birth Weight
  • Small Intestine Cancer see Intestinal Cancer
  • Small Intestine Disorders
  • Smallpox
  • Smelling Disorders see Taste and Smell Disorders
  • Smoke Inhalation see Inhalation Injuries
  • Smokeless Tobacco
  • Smoking
  • Smoking and Youth
  • Smoking Cessation see Quitting Smoking
  • Smoking in Pregnancy see Pregnancy and Substance Abuse
  • Smoking, Passive see Secondhand Smoke
  • Snake Bites see Animal Bites
  • Snoring
  • SNRI see Antidepressants
  • Snuff see Smokeless Tobacco
  • Social Anxiety Disorder see Phobias
  • Social Phobia see Phobias
  • Sodium
  • Soft Tissue Sarcoma
  • Sonogram see Ultrasound
  • Sore Throat
  • South American Trypanosomiasis see Chagas Disease
  • Spasmodic Torticollis see Dystonia
  • Spasticity see Neuromuscular Disorders
  • Specific Learning Disorder see Learning Disorders
  • Speech and Communication Disorders
  • Speech and Language Problems in Children
  • Sperm Donation see Assisted Reproductive Technology
  • Spider Bites
  • Spider Veins see Varicose Veins
  • Spina Bifida
  • Spinal Cord Diseases
  • Spinal Cord Injuries
  • Spinal Muscular Atrophy
  • Spinal Stenosis
  • Spine Injuries and Disorders
  • Spit Tobacco see Smokeless Tobacco
  • Spleen Diseases
  • Splenic Diseaess see Spleen Diseases
  • Splenomegaly see Spleen Diseases
  • Splinters see Foreign Bodies
  • Spondylitis, Ankylosing see Ankylosing Spondylitis
  • Spondylolisthesis see Spine Injuries and Disorders
  • Spontaneous Abortion see Miscarriage
  • Sports Fitness
  • Sports Injuries
  • Sports Safety
  • Spouse Abuse see Domestic Violence
  • Sprains and Strains
  • Squint see Eye Movement Disorders
  • SSRIs see Antidepressants
  • Stammering see Stuttering
  • Staphylococcal Infections
  • Statins
  • Statistics see Health Statistics
  • Staying Healthy see Healthy Living
  • STD see Sexually Transmitted Diseases
  • Steele-Richardson-Olszewski Syndrome see Progressive Supranuclear Palsy
  • Stein-Leventhal Syndrome see Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
  • Stem Cell Transplantation see Stem Cells
  • Stem Cells
  • Stepfamilies see Family Issues
  • Sterility see Infertility
  • Sterilization see Tubal Ligation; Vasectomy
  • Steroids
  • Steroids, Anabolic see Anabolic Steroids
  • Still’s Disease see Juvenile Arthritis
  • Stillbirth
  • Stoma see Ostomy
  • Stomach Ache see Abdominal Pain; Stomach Disorders
  • Stomach Cancer
  • Stomach Disorders
  • Stomach Flu see Gastroenteritis
  • Stomach Stapling see Weight Loss Surgery
  • Stomach Ulcer see Peptic Ulcer
  • Stool see Bowel Movement
  • Strabismus see Eye Movement Disorders
  • Strep Throat see Streptococcal Infections
  • Streptococcal Infections
  • Streptococcus Pneumoniae Infections see Pneumococcal Infections
  • Stress
  • Stress Incontinence see Urinary Incontinence
  • Stroke
  • Stroke Rehabilitation
  • Stuttering
  • Stye see Eyelid Disorders
  • Subarachnoid Hemorrhage see Hemorrhagic Stroke
  • Substance Abuse see Alcoholism and Alcohol Abuse; Drug Abuse; Drugs and Young People
  • Substance Abuse in Pregnancy see Pregnancy and Substance Abuse
  • Sudden Cardiac Death see Cardiac Arrest
  • Sudden Infant Death Syndrome
  • Sugar see Carbohydrates
  • Sugar Diabetes see Diabetes; Diabetes Type 2
  • Sugar Substitutes see Carbohydrates
  • Suicide
  • Sun Exposure
  • Sunburn see Sun Exposure
  • Sunscreen see Sun Exposure
  • Sunstroke see Heat Illness
  • Surgery
  • Surgery, Plastic see Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery
  • Surrogate see Assisted Reproductive Technology
  • Swallowing Disorders
  • Sweat
  • Sweeteners, Artificial see Carbohydrates
  • Swelling see Edema
  • Swimmer’s Ear see Ear Infections
  • Swine Flu see H1N1 Flu (Swine Flu)
  • Swollen Glands see Lymphatic Diseases
  • Syncope see Fainting
  • Syndrome X (Cardiac) see Angina
  • Syndrome X (Metabolic) see Metabolic Syndrome
  • Syphilis
  • Syringomyelia
  • Systemic Lupus Erythematosus see Lupus
  • Systemic Sclerosis see Scleroderma

T

  • TAA see Aortic Aneurysm
  • Tachycardia see Arrhythmia
  • Tachypnea see Breathing Problems
  • Tailbone Disorders
  • Talking With Your Doctor
  • Tanning see Sun Exposure
  • Tardive Dyskinesia see Movement Disorders
  • Taste and Smell Disorders
  • Tattoos see Piercing and Tattoos
  • Tay-Sachs Disease
  • TB see Tuberculosis
  • TBI see Traumatic Brain Injury
  • Tears
  • Teas, Herbal see Herbal Medicine
  • Teas, Medicinal see Herbal Medicine
  • Teen Development
  • Teen Drug Abuse see Drugs and Young People
  • Teen Health
  • Teen Mental Health
  • Teen Nutrition see Child Nutrition
  • Teen Sexual Health
  • Teen Smoking see Smoking and Youth
  • Teen Violence
  • Teenage Drinking see Underage Drinking
  • Teenage Pregnancy
  • Teens and Diabetes see Diabetes in Children and Teens
  • Teens’ Page
  • Teeth see Tooth Disorders
  • Temperature see Vital Signs
  • Temporal Arteritis see Giant Cell Arteritis
  • Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction
  • Tendinitis
  • Tennis Elbow see Elbow Injuries and Disorders
  • Tension Headache see Headache
  • Terminal Care see End of Life Issues
  • Terrorist Attacks see Biodefense and Bioterrorism
  • Testicular Cancer
  • Testicular Disorders
  • Tetanus
  • Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Pertussis Vaccines
  • Thalassemia
  • Thiamine see B Vitamins
  • Thirst see Dehydration
  • Thoracentesis see Pleural Disorders
  • Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm see Aortic Aneurysm
  • Thoracic Injuries see Chest Injuries and Disorders
  • Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
  • Three Day Measles see Rubella
  • Throat Cancer
  • Throat Disorders
  • Thrombocytopenia see Platelet Disorders
  • Thrombophlebitis see Blood Clots
  • Thrush see Yeast Infections
  • Thumb Injuries see Finger Injuries and Disorders
  • Thymus Cancer
  • Thyroid Cancer
  • Thyroid Diseases
  • Thyroid Tests
  • Thyrotoxicosis see Hyperthyroidism
  • TIA see Transient Ischemic Attack
  • Tic Douleureux see Trigeminal Neuralgia
  • Tick Bites
  • Tickborne Diseases see Tick Bites
  • Tinea Infections
  • Tinea Pedis see Athlete’s Foot
  • Tinnitus
  • Tiredness see Fatigue
  • Tissue Donation see Organ Donation
  • TMD see Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction
  • TMJ see Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction
  • Tobacco Smoking see Smoking
  • Tobacco, Smokeless see Smokeless Tobacco
  • Toddler Development
  • Toddler Health
  • Toddler Nutrition
  • Toe Injuries and Disorders
  • Toenails see Nail Diseases
  • Toilet Training
  • Tongue Cancer see Oral Cancer
  • Tongue Disorders
  • Tonsillectomy see Tonsils and Adenoids
  • Tonsillitis see Tonsils and Adenoids
  • Tonsils and Adenoids
  • Tooth Decay
  • Tooth Disorders
  • Tooth Whitening see Cosmetic Dentistry
  • Tornadoes
  • Torticollis see Dystonia
  • Tourette Syndrome
  • Toxemia see High Blood Pressure in Pregnancy
  • Toxic Shock Syndrome see Sepsis
  • Toxoplasmosis
  • TPN see Nutritional Support
  • Trace Elements see Dietary Supplements
  • Tracheal Disorders
  • Tracheostomy see Critical Care; Tracheal Disorders
  • Traffic Accidents see Motor Vehicle Safety
  • Trans Fats see Dietary Fats
  • Transfusion see Blood Transfusion and Donation
  • Transgender Health see Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender Health
  • Transient Ischemic Attack
  • Transplantation see Organ Transplantation
  • Traumatic Brain Injury
  • Traveler’s Health
  • Treacher-Collins Syndrome see Craniofacial Abnormalities
  • Tremor
  • Tribal Health see Native American Health
  • Trichomoniasis
  • Trigeminal Neuralgia
  • Triglycerides
  • Triplets see Twins, Triplets, Multiple Births
  • Trisomy 21 see Down Syndrome
  • Tropical Medicine see Traveler’s Health
  • TSC see Tuberous Sclerosis
  • Tsunamis
  • Tubal Ligation
  • Tubal Pregnancy see Ectopic Pregnancy
  • Tuberculosis
  • Tuberous Sclerosis
  • Tularemia see Biodefense and Bioterrorism; Tick Bites
  • Tumor see Cancer
  • Tumors and Pregnancy
  • Tumors, Benign see Benign Tumors
  • Turner Syndrome
  • Twins, Triplets, Multiple Births
  • Type 1 Diabetes see Diabetes Type 1
  • Type II Diabetes see Diabetes Type 2
  • Typhoid Fever see Salmonella Infections

U

  • Ulcer, Leg see Leg Injuries and Disorders
  • Ulcerative Colitis
  • Ulcers see Peptic Ulcer
  • Ultrasound
  • Ultraviolet Rays see Sun Exposure
  • Umbilical Hernia see Hernia
  • Uncommon Infant and Newborn Problems
  • Underactive Thyroid see Hypothyroidism
  • Underage Drinking
  • Understanding Medical Research
  • Underweight see Body Weight
  • Undescended Testicle see Testicular Disorders
  • Universal Precautions see Infection Control
  • Upset Stomach see Indigestion
  • Ureteral Cancer see Ureteral Disorders
  • Ureteral Disorders
  • Urethral Cancer see Urethral Disorders
  • Urethral Disorders
  • Urinalysis
  • Urinary Bladder Cancer see Bladder Cancer
  • Urinary Incontinence
  • Urinary Tract Infections
  • Urination see Urine and Urination
  • Urine and Urination
  • Urine Tests see Urinalysis
  • Urostomy see Ostomy
  • Urticaria see Hives
  • Usher Syndrome
  • Uterine bleeding see Vaginal Bleeding
  • Uterine Cancer
  • Uterine Cervix Disorders see Cervix Disorders
  • Uterine Diseases
  • Uterine Fibroids
  • Uterine Leiomyomata see Uterine Fibroids
  • Uterine Prolapse see Pelvic Support Problems
  • UTI see Urinary Tract Infections

V

  • Vaccination see Childhood Immunization
  • Vaccines see Immunization
  • Vaginal Bleeding
  • Vaginal Cancer
  • Vaginal Diseases
  • Vaginal Infections see Vaginal Diseases
  • Vaginal Yeast Infection see Vaginal Diseases; Yeast Infections
  • Vaginismus see Sexual Problems in Women
  • Vaginitis see Vaginal Diseases
  • Valley Fever
  • Valvular Heart Diseases see Heart Valve Diseases
  • Vancomycin-Resistant Enterococci see Antibiotic Resistance
  • Vaping see E-Cigarettes
  • Varicella-Zoster Virus see Chickenpox
  • Varicose Veins
  • Vascular Diseases
  • Vascular Headache see Headache; Migraine
  • Vasculitis
  • Vasectomy
  • Vasovagal Syncope see Fainting
  • vCJD see Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease
  • Vegan Diet see Vegetarian Diet
  • Vegans see Vegetarian Diet
  • Vegetarian Diet
  • Vehicle Safety see Motor Vehicle Safety
  • Veins see Varicose Veins; Vascular Diseases
  • Venereal Disease see Sexually Transmitted Diseases
  • Venereal Warts see Genital Warts
  • Venous Thrombosis see Blood Clots; Deep Vein Thrombosis
  • Ventilators see Critical Care
  • Verruca see Warts
  • Vertigo see Dizziness and Vertigo
  • Vestibular Diseases see Dizziness and Vertigo; Meniere’s Disease
  • Vestibular Schwannoma see Acoustic Neuroma
  • Veterans and Military Family Health
  • Veterans and Military Health
  • Veterans Health see Veterans and Military Health
  • Veterinary Medicine see Pet Health
  • VHL see Von Hippel-Lindau Disease
  • Violence see Child Abuse; Domestic Violence; Elder Abuse; Teen Violence
  • Viral Hepatitis see Hepatitis
  • Viral Infections
  • Vision Impairment and Blindness
  • Vital Signs
  • Vitamin A
  • Vitamin B see B Vitamins
  • Vitamin C
  • Vitamin D
  • Vitamin E
  • Vitamin K
  • Vitamins
  • Vitiligo
  • Vocal Cord Problems see Voice Disorders
  • Voice Disorders
  • Voicebox Disorders see Throat Disorders; Voice Disorders
  • Volcanoes
  • Vomiting see Nausea and Vomiting
  • Von Hippel-Lindau Disease
  • von Recklinghausen’s Disease see Neurofibromatosis
  • von Willebrand’s Disease see Platelet Disorders
  • VRE see Antibiotic Resistance
  • Vulvar Cancer
  • Vulvar Disorders
  • Vulvodynia see Vulvar Disorders

W

  • Waldenstrom’s Macroglobulinemia see Lymphoma
  • Walkers see Mobility Aids
  • Walking Pneumonia see Pneumonia
  • Walking Problems
  • Walleye see Eye Movement Disorders
  • Warts
  • Water see Drinking Water
  • Water Pollution
  • Water Safety (Recreational)
  • Waterborne Diseases see Water Pollution
  • Weariness see Fatigue
  • Wegener’s Granulomatosis see Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis
  • Weight Control
  • Weight Loss Surgery
  • Weight Training see Exercise and Physical Fitness; Sports Fitness
  • Weight-Loss Diet see Diets
  • West Nile Virus
  • Wheat Allergy see Food Allergy
  • Wheelchairs see Mobility Aids
  • Whiplash see Neck Injuries and Disorders
  • Whooping Cough
  • Wildfires see Fires
  • Wilms Tumor
  • Wilson Disease
  • Windpipe Disorders see Tracheal Disorders
  • Winter Weather Emergencies
  • WNV see West Nile Virus
  • Women’s Health
  • Women’s Health Checkup
  • Wounds and Injuries
  • Wrinkles see Skin Aging
  • Wrist Injuries and Disorders

X

  • X-Rays
  • Xerostomia see Dry Mouth

Y

  • Yeast Infections
  • Yellow Fever see Hemorrhagic Fevers
  • Yersinia Enterocolitica see Foodborne Illness
  • Youth Violence see Teen Violence

Z

  • Zika Virus
  • Zinc see Minerals
  • Zits see Acne
  • Zoonoses see Animal Diseases and Your Health
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