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Diabetes management: How lifestyle, daily routine affect blood sugar
Know what makes your blood sugar level rise and fall so you can take charge of your condition.January 6, 2024 -
Gonorrhea
This common sexually transmitted infection often causes no symptoms. Learn more about treatment, prevention and possible complications.September 13, 2024 -
Psoriasis
Learn about this common skin condition that causes red, scaly, itchy patches and how you can combine medications with self-care habits to manage it.December 17, 2025 -
Schizophrenia
This mental condition can lead to hallucinations, delusions, and very disordered thinking and behavior. It can make daily living hard, but it's treatable.October 16, 2024 -
Hodgkin lymphoma (Hodgkin disease)
Learn how this cancer differs from other lymphomas. Find out about risk factors and treatments, such as chemotherapy, radiation and bone marrow transplant.September 24, 2025 -
Back pain
Back pain is one of the most common reasons people seek medical help. Home treatment and proper body mechanics often can treat back pain within a few weeks.September 26, 2024 -
Genital herpes
This sexually transmitted infection can't be cured. Learn how it can be managed and how to prevent the spread of infection.April 29, 2026 -
Peptic ulcer
A dull or burning pain in the stomach could be a peptic ulcer. Find out more about this common, treatable digestive condition.August 16, 2024 -
Scoliosis
This side-to-side curve of the spine happens most often during the growth spurt after age 10. Treatment may include bracing or surgery.April 25, 2025 -
Down syndrome
In this genetic condition, an unusual cell division results in extra genetic material from chromosome 21. This causes delays in growth and development.November 12, 2024 -
Cervical cancer
Screening with Pap tests can reduce the risk of this cancer that begins in the cervix. Learn more about symptoms, causes, prevention and treatment.July 26, 2025 -
Restless legs syndrome
Uncomfortable sensations in your legs can interrupt your sleep — making you drag through your day. These therapies calm the restlessness and improve sleep.February 25, 2025 -
Bell's palsy
Learn more about this condition that causes temporary facial paralysis. Find out why it happens and what to do about it.March 15, 2024 -
Prednisone and other corticosteroids
These medicines, which can be pills, creams or shots, may cause side effects. Find out what to expect.January 21, 2026 -
Knee replacement
Knee replacement surgery can relieve pain and restore function to a knee joint that's seriously damaged, often by arthritis.November 15, 2024 -
Fall prevention: Simple tips to prevent falls
Stay safe and maintain your independence with these simple fall prevention measures.June 14, 2024 -
Astigmatism
Imperfect curvature of your eye can cause blurred distance and near vision. Learn about this common and treatable eye condition.April 30, 2025 -
Muscular dystrophy
Find out about the various types of this condition, which affects muscles over time. Then learn about treatments to help with the symptoms.May 17, 2025 -
Pleurisy
In this condition, the tissues that line the lungs and chest cavity (pleura) become inflamed, causing sharp chest pain that worsens during breathing.December 13, 2023 -
Polycystic kidney disease
Learn how treatments and lifestyle changes might help reduce kidney damage from this disease.August 26, 2025
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