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Learn what foods to stay away from on this eating plan, and find out how to make nutritious choices.

This mental health disorder includes a combination of persistent problems, such as difficulty paying attention, hyperactivity and impulsive behavior.

There are many types of birth control. Think about these questions before choosing a method.

Also called hemoptysis, this symptom can be alarming. But having sputum with a little blood isn't uncommon. A variety of conditions can cause hemoptysis.

This technique teaches you to control your body's functions, such as your heart rate and breathing patterns. It can be helpful for a variety of health problems.

This intrauterine device offers a hormone-free option for long-acting, reversible birth control.

Learn about the benefits, risks and effectiveness of this type of long-acting, reversible birth control.

Wondering which birth control pill is best for you? Weigh the risks and benefits of the different types of birth control pills.

This birth control device gives long-acting protection that can be reversed.

Learn about lumbar puncture, which removes a sample of cerebrospinal fluid to find infections, bleeding and other conditions. It also is called a spinal tap.

This common sexually transmitted infection is caused by a parasite. Lower your risk by using condoms when you have sex.

Allergy shots offer long-term relief from allergy symptoms. The treatments take 3 to 5 years to complete.

Yellow tongue: Symptom — Overview covers definition and possible causes of a yellow tongue.

A blood transfusion can help replace blood lost due to injury or surgery. It also can treat an illness that affects how well blood does its job.

Learn how to use this type of birth control that delivers estrogen and progestin through a patch you wear on your skin to prevent pregnancy.

Walking on toes or the balls of the feet is fairly common in children who are learning to walk. Most children outgrow it.

This contraceptive shot given every three months has the hormone progestin to help prevent pregnancy.

This imaging test helps determine if an irregular disk in your spine is causing your back pain.