The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) of the knee can be injured during sporting activities, particularly when an athlete pivots suddenly. The ACL is one of four knee ligaments that stabilize the knee. This video discusses how the knee works and what you should do if you sustain an ACL injury.
Leukemia is cancer that starts in the bone marrow, which is where new blood cells are made. The bone marrow is a thick, sponge-like tissue in the center of certain bones. Read on to learn more.
Adrenal cancer is a rare cancer that begins in the adrenal glands. Read on to learn more about the adrenal glands, and types of tumors found there.
Detailed information on allergic reactions to insect bites and stings.
Idiopathic environmental intolerance (IEI) is a set of symptoms caused by contact with some kinds of substances. Read on to learn more about causes, symptoms, triggers, and treatment.
Most allergic reactions are a result of an immune system that responds to a "false alarm."
Cancer starts when cells in the body change (mutate) and grow out of control. To help understand what happens when you have cancer, it helps to look at how your body normally works.
Some babies have a more difficult trip through the birth canal than others, resulting in physical injuries. These injuries usually are not serious and clear up or improve within a few days or weeks after the birth.
Bladder or bowel incontinence means a problem with holding in urine or stool. Here's what you should know.
A brain tumor is an abnormal growth of tissue in the brain.
The most common type of breast infection is lactational mastitis. This happens when a woman is breastfeeding. The nipples become cracked and sore, allowing bacteria from the baby's mouth to enter the ducts and rapidly multiply in the milk.
The immunotherapy medicine most often used to fight CML is called interferon. It may be used if your CML is not responding to targeted medicines. It may also be a choice to treat CML during pregnancy. Read on to learn more.
Chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) is a type of leukemia that starts in white blood cells that normally help the body fight infections.
Colorectal cancer is cancer that starts in either your colon or your rectum. These make up the lower part of your digestive tract. In most cases, cancer does not start in both the colon and rectum. But both types of cancer have a lot in common. So they are often called colorectal cancer.
Detailed information on dental care for infants and children.
Diabetes insipidus occurs when your body doesn’t make enough antidiuretic hormone (ADH). Learn more about this rare disease that causes you to urinate often.
If you have iron-deficiency anemia, your healthcare provider may tell you to eat more iron-rich foods.
Intermittent pneumatic compression (IPC) devices are used to help prevent blood clots in the deep veins of the legs. The devices use cuffs around the legs that fill with air and squeeze your legs. This increases blood flow through the veins of your legs and helps prevent blood clots.
Endometrial cancer starts in the cells that form the inner lining of the uterus.
Erectile dysfunction (ED) or impotence means you can’t get an erection. It can also mean you aren't happy with the size or hardness of your erections, or how long your erections last. Read on to learn more about this condition.