Page 481 | Go to your doctor prepared. Discover easy-to-understand, concise articles on hundreds of medical diseases and conditions.

Page 483 | Go to your doctor prepared. Discover easy-to-understand, concise articles on hundreds of medical diseases and conditions.

From the mountains to the beaches, America features some spectacular hometowns. On the other hand, some places are not pleasant places to live.

When the body has too few red blood cells, anemia, a common blood disorder, can develop. It can cause fatigue, headaches, and other symptoms.

Esophageal cancer is among the most common cancers in the world and is the 9th most common cancerous cause of death in the U.S.

Peripheral neuropathy is a broad term for any condition that damages the peripheral nerves. One of the most common extremities it affects is the feet.

Different symptoms of hives can help identify the type of skin condition a person is experiencing and how to treat it.

The Apgar score is a convenient and quick method doctors use to report a newborn’s health just after birth. The test assesses the child’s skin color, pulse rate, reflex irritability grimace, activity, ...

M*A*S*H is one of the most famous shows of all time and holds several records that no series has been able to beat. It’s still among the highest-rated television shows in U.S. history, nearly 40 years ...

They say learning can never be confined within the four walls of a classroom. That adage has never been truer for these successful high school dropouts.

Usher syndrome, also known as Hallgren syndrome, is a rare genetic disorder that causes hearing loss, vision loss, and balance issues.

Worried about breast cancer? Learn the early signs, risk factors, and screening options so you can take the right steps sooner.