- Changes in Your Body During Pregnancy: First TrimesterMore >>Pregnancy and Childbirth
Changes in Your Body During Pregnancy: First Trimester
Learn about the body changes and symptoms women experience during their first trimester of pregnancy.
- After 40: Women’s Nutrition and Metabolism NeedsMore >>Women
After 40: Women’s Nutrition and Metabolism Needs
After 40, women experience changes in their nutrition and metabolism, due to decreased hormones, reduced activity level, and medical…
- Sleep Changes in Older AdultsMore >>Seniors
Sleep Changes in Older Adults
As you age, you may have changes in your sleep patterns. Hormones, lifestyle habits, and certain conditions and medicines…
Infants and Toddlers
Measles
What is measles? Measles (also called rubeola) is a serious respiratory illness. This means it affects the lungs and breathing tubes. It also causes a rash and a fever. It is a very contagious disease. It can be spread to others very easily. In
Spina Bifida
Spina bifida is a birth defect that affects the development of a baby’s spine during the mother’s pregnancy. The baby’s…
Meningitis
Bacterial and viral meningitis cause the tissue around your brain and spinal cord to swell. Bacterial meningitis can cause brain…
Kids and Teens
Dysmenorrhea
La dismenorrea es el término médico para los cólicos menstruales. Ocurre antes o durante el período menstrual y, por lo…
Measles
What is measles? Measles (also called rubeola) is a serious respiratory illness. This means it affects the lungs and breathing tubes. It also causes a rash and a fever. It is a very contagious disease. It can be spread to others very easily. In
Otitis Externa (Swimmer's Ear)
Learn about ear infection of the ear canal.
Men
Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome
Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome is a rare heart condition that can cause fast heartbeat. Learn about the symptoms, causes, diagnosis and treatment…
Measles
What is measles? Measles (also called rubeola) is a serious respiratory illness. This means it affects the lungs and breathing tubes. It also causes a rash and a fever. It is a very contagious disease. It can be spread to others very easily. In
Sore Throat
Learn what may be causing your sore throat, and what you can do about it.
Pregnancy and Childbirth
Zika
Zika is a mosquito-borne virus that can be transmitted through sex and pregnancy. It has been linked to birth defects,…
Infertility
Infertility is a disease that makes it hard for a woman to become pregnant. Infertility is a disease that affects…
Pica
Pica is a compulsive eating disorder of eating nonfood items that affects children and pregnant women.
Seniors
Pressure Sores
Pressure sores occur on your skin and are caused by staying in one position for too long.
Multiple Sclerosis
Learn about the symptoms, causes, risk factors, diagnosis and treatment of multiple sclerosis (MS).
Colds and the Flu
Learn about the symptoms of and treatments for colds and the flu.
Women
Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome
Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome is a rare heart condition that can cause fast heartbeat. Learn about the symptoms, causes, diagnosis and treatment…
Dysmenorrhea
La dismenorrea es el término médico para los cólicos menstruales. Ocurre antes o durante el período menstrual y, por lo…
Measles
What is measles? Measles (also called rubeola) is a serious respiratory illness. This means it affects the lungs and breathing tubes. It also causes a rash and a fever. It is a very contagious disease. It can be spread to others very easily. In