Colon cancer screening
INTRODUCTION - Colorectal cancer is a cancer that develops in the large intestine [colon ] or rectum. The primary goal of colon cancer screening is to prevent deaths from colon cancer. Screening tests can help identify cancers at an early and ... [... more]
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Exercise
INTRODUCTION - Physical activity is any activity that involves major muscle groups, including routine daily activities such as shopping or climbing stairs. Exercise includes any activity done with a goal of improving or maintaining physical ... [... more]
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Lung cancer prevention and screening
INTRODUCTION - Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in both men and women in the United States. The number of people who die from lung cancer each year has risen over the past 25 years. The number of people who die from lung cancer is ... [... more]
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Urticaria (hives)
INTRODUCTION - Urticaria is the medical term for hives. Hives are distinct, raised areas of the skin that itch intensely and are red with a pale center (show picture 1). Hives are a very common condition: about 25 percent of all people experience ... [... more]
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Cervical cancer screening
INTRODUCTION - The Pap smear is a common test used to screen women for cervical precancer or cancer. However, most abnormal Pap smears are not due to cancer, but rather caused by infection or low estrogen levels. This topic reviews the anatomy of ... [... more]
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Weight loss treatments
This topic review discusses how to get started with a weight loss plan, including behavioral plans, diet therapy, and weight loss medications. Weight loss surgery is discussed in a separate topic review. (See "Patient information: Weight loss ... [... more]
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Supplemental oxygen on commercial airlines
INTRODUCTION - As air travel has become more common, travel opportunities have increased for people with serious medical conditions. This includes passengers with lung disease who require supplemental oxygen during air travel. Commercial air ... [... more]
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Acne
INTRODUCTION - Acne vulgaris is the most common skin disorder in North America. It affects an estimated 85 percent of adolescents, and is increasingly common among people over age 25. It may cause physical scars as well as embarrassment, anxiety, ... [... more]
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Hair loss in men and women (androgenetic alopecia)
INTRODUCTION - A number of conditions can affect the hair follicle and cause hair loss, also known as alopecia. The most common type of hair loss, affecting 30 to 40 percent of men and women, is an inherited condition called androgenetic ... [... more]
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Prostate cancer screening
INTRODUCTION - Prostate cancer screening involves testing for cancer in men who have no symptoms of the disease. This testing can find cancer at an early stage, when it may be more easily and effectively treated. However, medical experts disagree ... [... more]
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Diet and health
INTRODUCTION - A growing body of scientific research is beginning to provide important clues about how diet choices affect health. In some areas, the relationship between specific foods or dietary supplements and particular health outcomes is ... [... more]
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Bell's palsy
INTRODUCTION - Bell's palsy is a condition that causes sudden paralysis of one or more nerves in the face. Common signs of Bell's palsy are twitching, weakness, drooping eyelid or mouth, or drooling from one side of the mouth (show picture ... [... more]
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