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This rare complication of some types of bacterial infections can be fatal. Learn about symptoms,…

Learn about symptoms, causes, treatment and prevention of this parasitic infection that can cause severe…

Collapse of the windpipe happens most often in infants, but it can occur at any…

A hole that surgeons make through the front of the neck and into the windpipe,…

Trachoma is the leading preventable cause of blindness worldwide. Find out about symptoms, treatment and…

This type of fat raises 'bad' cholesterol and lowers 'good' cholesterol.

This treatment to replace a narrowed aortic valve involves smaller surgical cuts than open-heart valve…

This procedure uses magnetic fields to stimulate nerve cells in the brain involved in mood…

Know the basics about sex and gender, including common terms and definitions.

When your memory suddenly disappears, it can be frightening — but transient global amnesia is…

This short bout of stroke-like symptoms doesn't cause permanent damage. But it may serve as…

Learn about this minimally invasive technique used for hard-to-reach conditions in the mouth and throat.

This serious, rare heart condition present at birth needs surgery to correct. Know the symptoms…

This minimally invasive endoscopic surgery, is most often used to treat pituitary tumors.

Learn about this procedure for treating an enlarged prostate, including how it's done and possible…

Learn about this minimally invasive procedure for treating an enlarged prostate, including how it's done…

Learn about this procedure used to treat urinary problems caused by an enlarged prostate gland.

This neurological disorder occurs when a section of the spinal cord is inflamed, causing pain,…

If a head injury causes a mild traumatic brain injury, long-term problems are rare. But…

Learn how to avoid contaminated food and water that may lead to this common travel…

Learn more about this airway condition in kids 5 to 11 years old. Get the…

Learn more about this airway condition in kids 5 to 11 years old. Get the…

Learn more about this breathing condition in children younger than 5 years old. Get the…

Learn more about this breathing condition in children younger than 5 years old. Get the…

COVID-19 can sometimes be treated at home. Understand emergency symptoms to watch for, how to…

Standard treatments may not help much at all, or your symptoms may improve, only to…

Standard treatments may not help much at all, or your symptoms may improve, only to…

Learn about the symptoms, treatment and prevention of this type of roundworm infection.

This common sexually transmitted infection is caused by a parasite. Lower your risk by using…

In this mental health condition, people can't resist urges to pull out hair from their…