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Mammary duct ectasia
Mammary duct ectasia is a noncancerous breast condition that affects the milk ducts. Learn the signs and symptoms and when treatment might be needed.September 5, 2025 -
Pilonidal cyst
Learn about causes, symptoms and treatments of this painful condition that usually affects the skin above the tailbone in people who sit for long periods.October 4, 2024 -
Retractile testicle
Find out about this condition that allows the testicle to move between the scrotum and groin.February 23, 2024 -
Dermatographia (Dermatographism)
Learn about the symptoms, causes and treatment of this skin condition in which light scratching causes raised lines or welts.October 23, 2024 -
Pyoderma gangrenosum
Learn about the symptoms, treatment and risk factors of this skin condition with open sores, along with advice on how to cope with it.December 5, 2024 -
Bullous pemphigoid
Learn about the symptoms, treatment and self-care strategies for the itchy blisters of this skin condition that affects older adults.November 27, 2024 -
Intermittent explosive disorder
This mental health condition involves sudden bouts of impulsive, aggressive, violent behavior or verbal outbursts that cause major distress in life.January 6, 2024 -
HPV vaccine: Who needs it, how it works
Learn about how the HPV vaccine works, who needs it and what side effects to expect.March 16, 2026 -
Eye melanoma
Eye melanoma is a type of eye cancer. Learn about symptoms and treatments for this rare cancer.January 28, 2025 -
Atrioventricular canal defect
This congenital heart defect involves a hole in the heart. It affects blood flow through the heart valves. Learn the symptoms and how it's treated.September 13, 2022 -
Small bowel prolapse (enterocele)
Learn more about this condition also called a vaginal hernia that happens when the small bowel pushes down onto the top of the vagina.February 10, 2023 -
Osteomyelitis
Bones don't get infected easily, but a serious injury, bloodstream infection or surgery may lead to a bone infection.December 10, 2024 -
Whipple's disease
Learn more about the symptoms, causes and treatment of this rare, mainly digestive infection.December 22, 2025 -
Top 5 lifestyle changes to improve your cholesterol
Understand the diet and lifestyle steps you can take to improve your cholesterol.January 21, 2026 -
Cytochrome P450 (CYP450) tests
CYP450 tests may help find out how your body processes an antidepressant. The tests are based on how genes affect the body's response to medicine.September 20, 2024 -
Hypoplastic left heart syndrome
Learn more about this rare congenital heart defect that causes the left side of the heart to not develop fully and be small.January 21, 2025 -
Endoscopic ultrasound
Learn about this imaging test that uses both endoscopy and ultrasound. The test helps diagnose diseases related to digestion and the lungs.September 10, 2024 -
Giardia infection (giardiasis)
This type of infection can cause stomach cramps, upset stomach and loose stools. Find out how to treat and prevent this waterborne parasite.September 20, 2025 -
Sex after pregnancy: Set your own timeline
Thinking about sex after pregnancy? Follow these tips to heal and regain your passion.March 26, 2024 -
Ameloblastoma
Learn more about the symptoms and treatment of this rare, noncancerous (benign) tumor that develops in the jaw.October 12, 2024
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