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Pacemaker

This cardiac pacing device is placed in the chest to help control the heartbeat. Know…

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Pacifiers: Are they good for your baby?

Is it OK to offer your baby a pacifier? Know the pros and cons.

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Paget's disease of bone

Find out about this condition that can make bones fragile and misshapen, along with the…

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Paget's disease of the breast

This rare form of breast cancer causes breast skin changes. Learn about the symptoms, causes,…

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Pain and depression: Is there a link?

Depression can cause unexplained physical symptoms, such as headaches. Chronic pain can cause problems that…

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Pain medicines after surgery

Pain medicines and anesthesia can control pain after surgery and lead to faster healing.

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Painful intercourse (dyspareunia)

Pain during sex can happen for many reasons, ranging from physical conditions to emotional concerns.…

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Painful urination (dysuria)

Learn about possible causes for pain, burning or other trouble while peeing and when to…

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Paleo diet: What is it and why is it so popular?

Is a diet based on what early humans might have eaten right for modern humans?

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緩和ケア

Learn what to expect with this care approach that offers symptom relief for seriously ill…

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Pancreas transplant

Pancreas transplant offers a potential cure for people with serious complications from diabetes. Learn what…

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Pancreatic cancer

Learn about symptoms, risk factors, prevention, diagnosis, surgery, chemotherapy and other treatments for this serious…

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Pancreatic cysts

Most of these cysts aren't cancerous, but some types are. Find out about symptoms, causes…

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Pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors

Learn about these cancers that start in the hormone-producing cells of the pancreas. Explore innovative…

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Pancreatitis

Learn about the symptoms, causes and treatment of this digestive system condition that can happen…

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Panic attacks and panic disorder

Learn about effective treatment for sudden episodes of intense fear that trigger severe physical reactions…

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Pap smear

A Pap smear, also called a Pap test, is used for cervical cancer screening. Learn…

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Pap smear: Do I need one if I'm a virgin?

Doctors recommend regular cervical cancer screening whether you've had sex or not.

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Pap test: Can it detect ovarian cancer?

Unfortunately, there is no standard or routine screening test for ovarian cancer.

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Paraganglioma

Learn about this rare tumor that begins in nerve cells and sometimes causes high blood…

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Paraneoplastic syndromes of the nervous system

This group of conditions affects people who have cancer and occurs when parts of the…

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Parkinson's disease

There's no cure for this progressive movement disorder, but treatments can help your symptoms get…

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Parkinson's test (a-Synuclein seed amplification assay)

Learn how this test may affect how Parkinson's disease is diagnosed in the future.

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Parotid tumors

Learn about symptoms and diagnosis of parotid gland tumors. Find out how operations, such as…

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Partial anomalous pulmonary venous return

In this heart condition present at birth, some blood vessels of the lungs connect to…

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Parvovirus infection

Learn more about the symptoms, causes, treatment and prevention of this common infection.

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Passive-aggressive behavior: What are the red flags?

Learn about the signs of this indirect way of expressing negative feelings.

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Patellar tendinitis

This common knee injury affects the tendon that stretches from the kneecap to the shinbone.

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Patellofemoral pain syndrome

This pain at the front of the knee is more common in people who run…

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Patent ductus arteriosus (PDA)

This lasting opening between the heart's two major blood vessels is a type of congenital…

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