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Excess weight that develops over time around the center of the body. Abdominal fat also is called visceral fat.

A medical condition that involves having too much body fat, which increases the risk of other health conditions.

This type of colon polyp can eventually become cancerous if it's not removed. Learn about treatment options and recommendations for a follow-up colonoscopy schedule.

Rising PSA after prostate cancer treatment may signal recurrence. Learn how it's diagnosed, what it means, treatment options and outlook.

Learn about symptoms, causes, risk factors, diagnosis and treatment options for tumors affecting the spine.

Learn about this rare liver condition that affects newborns, usually requiring surgery soon after birth.

The fecal immunochemical test (FIT) can help find cancer early in the colon or rectum. You take the test at home. There's no preparation needed.

Joint pain and swelling triggered by an infection in another part of the body.

A contagious, itchy infestation of the genital area caused by insects.

Learn about at-home colon cancer tests. Find out why or why not to have one.

Leg or arm pain from a lack of blood flow to the muscles. Usually starts during exercise and ends with rest. Often due to peripheral artery disease.

Get clear, evidence-based answers on how testosterone affects prostate cancer risk, treatment and recovery.

taking care of yourself and following a tailored diet is important for people with liver disease. find out how to improve your quality of life with cirrhosis.

Lymph nodes are immune system glands that usually swell in response to a bacterial or viral infection. Rarely, swollen lymph nodes are caused by cancer.

This score helps healthcare professionals rank people on the transplant list so that those who need livers urgently are offered transplants first.

Any problem with the butterfly-shaped gland at the base of the neck, called the thyroid.

A type of illness spread through the bite of an infected tick.

An illness caused by borrelia bacteria that usually is spread through the bite of an infected tick.

An infection with a parasite known as Toxoplasma gondii.

A lump that forms within the butterfly-shaped gland at the base of the neck (thyroid).