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Arteriovenous fistula
Irregular connections between arteries and veins may cause certain complications. Learn more about the causes and possible treatment options.May 17, 2022 -
Teen drug use: Help your teen avoid drugs and alcohol.
Want to prevent teen drug use? Understand how to talk to your teen about the effects of using drugs and alcohol.April 2, 2026 -
Getting past a weight-loss plateau
Hit a weight-loss plateau? Don't despair. Restart your weight loss with these tips.April 9, 2024 -
Circumcision (male)
Learn about the benefits and risks of surgery to remove the skin that covers the tip of the penis.April 20, 2024 -
Petechiae
Overview covers definition, possible causes of this skin symptom caused by bleeding of tiny blood vessels.May 26, 2023 -
3D conformal radiation
Learn about this type of targeted radiation therapy that carefully aims treatment at the cancer cells and reduces damage to healthy cells.January 17, 2025 -
Gout diet: What's allowed, what's not
Focusing on what you eat may help manage attacksApril 2, 2025 -
Ventricular tachycardia
This rapid heart rate can be a medical emergency. Know the warning symptoms and how it's treated.March 6, 2024 -
Cryoablation for cancer
Learn how cryoablation is used to treat a variety of cancers, including bone, kidney, lung and prostate cancer.January 3, 2025 -
Tattoo removal
Find out about tattoo removal options, including laser surgery, surgical removal and dermabrasion.January 20, 2024 -
Carotid endarterectomy
This procedure removes plaque buildup in the carotid artery to help reduce your risk of stroke.December 11, 2018 -
Popliteal artery aneurysm
Learn more about this lower extremity aneurysm that occurs in the wall of an artery located behind the knee.September 26, 2023 -
Medical abortion
Learn what to expect when medicine is used to end a pregnancy, including side effects, risks and possible complications.June 28, 2024 -
HPV test
This test can help show the risk of cervical cancer. Learn more about how to prepare and what the results may mean.July 13, 2024 -
Tilt table test
This test may help find the cause of fainting. Learn how it's done.July 20, 2024 -
Frostbite
Learn how to prevent cold injury to the skin when outdoors in freezing temperatures and how to treat and recover from frostbite.August 22, 2024 -
Diabetic hypoglycemia
Low blood sugar can make you feel awful, and it can be dangerous. Learn about symptoms and treatments for people with diabetes who have low blood sugar.August 15, 2025 -
Withdrawal method (coitus interruptus)
The withdrawal method — pulling the penis out of the vagina before ejaculation — isn't the most effective birth control. Learn about the pros and cons.January 25, 2025 -
Ingrown hair
Learn about causes, treatment and prevention of this common, painful skin condition — sometimes called razor bumps, barber's itch, shave bumps and pseudofolliculitis barbae.January 19, 2024 -
Neobladder reconstruction
Learn about bladder reconstruction to restore urinary function after bladder removal surgery, including how it's done and possible complications.March 13, 2024
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