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Understanding Atherosclerosis
Atherosclerosis can start as early as childhood and can lead to many health conditions, including heart disease and stroke.
Understanding Bone Spurs
Scientists believe bone spurs happen because of osteoarthritis or when the body tries to heal itself after a trauma by replacing bone.
Understanding Cancer Tests
Healthcare providers use tests like mammography, MRI) and CT scans to help them screen for, diagnose, treat, and keep track of cancer. Read on to learn more about them.
Understanding Cocaine and Crack
Cocaine use ranges from once in a while to nonstop. There is no safe way to use the drug.
Understanding Compulsive Overeating
The disorder may develop when others make repeated negative comments about a person's weight.
Understanding Credit
Many factors affect your credit score. It is important to understand your credit score and how you can improve it.
Understanding Diabetic Kidney Disease
Too often, diabetes leads to kidney disease. But it doesn't have to. When kidney problems are caught early, you can take steps to prevent more serious kidney disease.
Understanding Eating Disorders
At least 8 million people in the U.S. are living with an eating disorder. Read on for a helpful overview of the three main types of eating disorders.
Understanding Long-Term Care for Older Adults
When older adults need others to help them with medical, physical, or emotional needs over an extended period of time, they need long-term care.
Understanding Opioid Medicines for Pain Management
Opioids are medicines that can help ease pain. They can be used to treat both acute and chronic pain that ranges from moderate to severe.
Understanding Repeated Pregnancy Loss
In the past, a woman who miscarried several times might never know why it happened. Today, more and more women are finding out the causes of their recurrent miscarriages.
Understanding Risks of A Multiple Pregnancy
Having more than one baby is especially exciting—and complicated. Find out what to watch for, including a greater chance of anemia and preterm birth.