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- Understanding Vision Problems -- Treatment
Get the basics on treatment of various vision problems from the eye experts at WebMD.
- Understanding Vision Problems -- Prevention
Read tips about the prevention of vision problems and eye strain.
- Graves' Disease
WebMD explains Graves disease, a form of hyperthyroidism.
- Soothing Recipes for Colds
Can chicken soup -- or hot tea -- really help common cold symptoms?
- Understanding Tinnitus: The Basics
Get the basics on tinnitus, a condition that causes ringing or buzzing in the ears, from the experts at WebMD.
- Understanding Hemophilia -- Symptoms
Learn about the symptoms of the blood disorder hemophilia from the experts at WebMD.
- Understanding Hemophilia -- Prevention
Learn about gene testing for hemophilia from the experts at WebMD.
- Understanding Hemophilia -- Diagnosis and Treatment
Learn about the diagnosis and treatment of the blood disorder hemophilia from the experts at WebMD.
- Understanding Tinnitus: Symptoms
WebMD's guide to the symptoms of tinnitus.
- Understanding Hernias: the Basics
What exactly is a hernia? Get the basics from the experts at WebMD.
- Meningitis
Meningitis is a viral, bacterial, or fungal infection of the lining of the brain and spinal cord, the meninges. Learn more about how you get meningitis, its symptoms, and how it’s treated at WebMD.
- Understanding Rheumatic Fever
Get the basics on rheumatic fever from the experts at WebMD.
- Understanding Encephalitis: The Basics
From symptoms to treatment to prevention, get the basics on encephalitis from the experts at WebMD.
- Hernia Symptoms: What to Look Out For
Pain, bulge, or discomfort in your belly or groin? Learn hernia symptoms and treatment options.
- 9 Heart-Healthy Eating Tips
For a person with heart disease, proper nutrition is essential to managing symptoms and preventing further complications. Read tips for a heart-healthy diet.
- Common Heart Disease Drugs
Learn about the various medications used to treat heart disease, from ACE inhibitors to beta-blockers to potassium.
- Recognizing Caregiver Burnout
Are you stressed out from caring for a loved one? Learn how to recognize caregiver burnout and what to do about it.
- The Basics of Advance Directives
WebMD answers basic questions about how a patient can control end-of-life decisions with advanced directives, living wills, and healthcare power of attorney.
- Understanding Osteoarthritis
WebMD explains the basics of osteoarthritis, or degenerative joint disease.
- A Closer Look at Diabetic Retinopathy
WebMD explains retinopathy, a common eye complication of diabetes that can lead to glaucoma and loss of vision.
- Causes and Treatments of Diabetic Retinopathy
Learn more about the causes and treatments of this common diabetes complication.
- Steroid Injections
WebMD looks at the role that steroid injections play in managing arthritis and other problems.
- Nutritional Supplements and Osteoarthritis
Can taking supplements make a difference in your osteoarthritis? WebMD breaks down what you need to know before making any changes to your care plan.
- Understanding Arthritis and Inflammation
WebMD explains the role of inflammation in arthritis and other autoimmune diseases.
- Bone Densitometry
WebMD looks at bone densitometry scans, a type of test that can detect problems such as osteoarthritis and osteoporosis.
- Can Caffeine Give You Headaches?
Does caffeine cause or cure a headache? Learn about the role caffeine plays both in treating and triggering certain types of headaches.
- Pregnancy and Heartburn
WebMD explains heartburn, a common pregnancy complaint.
- Understanding Breast Cancer -- Prevention
Are there ways to prevent breast cancer? Get the facts from WebMD.
- 10 Questions to Ask Doctor About Endometriosis
Just diagnosed with endometriosis? Ask your doctor these questions.
- Analgesic Nephropathy
A brief article on the relationship between painkillers and kidney disease.
- Autoimmune Hepatitis (AIH)
Learn about the causes, symptoms, and treatment of autoimmune hepatitis (AIH), a long-term liver disease.
- Medicare Coverage of Therapeutic Footwear for People with Diabetes
WebMD explains coverage under Medicare Part B for people with diabetes who may need special foot wear.
- Causes and Evolution of Influenza (Flu)
WebMD provides an overview of influenza -- and a bit of history about the flu.
- Cryptosporidiosis
The parasitic disease cryptosporidiosis can be quite dangerous to you if you have HIV. Read here for details.
- How Is HIV Different for Older People?
People age 50 and older face different challenges and risks for HIV. A diagnosis can mean more age-related health problems, including depression.
- GERD
WebMD offers a comprehensive look at the causes, symptoms, and treatments of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), a digestive disorder that can lead to serious complications.
- IgA Nephropathy
Caused by deposits of protein, this kidney disorder may lead to end-stage renal disease. This short article provides more information on this disorder.
- Hepatitis C Diagnosis and Tests
Find out about the various tests used to diagnose a hepatitis C infection and the amount of damage to the liver.
- Hepatitis C Risk Factors
Know your risk factors for hepatitis C. Even people in high-risk groups can take precautions to prevent HCV infection.
- Food Allergy and Food Intolerance
An unpleasant reaction to something you ate may not be a food allergy. Learn about food allergies, their symptoms and causes, and how to diagnose and treat them.
- Colonoscopy
Colonoscopy screens for abnormalities, including cancer, in the colon and rectum. Learn more from WebMD.
- 10 Questions to Ask Your Doctor About Asthma
If you've just been diagnosed with asthma, here are 10 important questions from WebMD to ask your doctor.
- Questions to Ask Your Doctor About Fibromyalgia and Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
If you've just been diagnosed with fibromyalgia or chronic fatigue syndrome, you might want to ask your doctor these questions.
- 10 Questions to Ask Your Doctor About Alzheimer's Disease
If you or someone you love has just been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease, you may want to ask your doctor these questions.
- Questions to Ask Your Doctor About HIV/AIDS
A recent diagnosis of HIV or AIDS can feel overwhelming. What should you find out from your doctor at your next appointment?
- 15 Questions to Ask Your Doctor About Back Pain
Print out this page of 10 questions to ask your doctor about back pain and take it with you to your next appointment.
- 10 Questions to Ask Your Doctor About Parkinson's Disease
If you have a recent Parkinson's diagnosis, here are 10 important questions from WebMD to ask your doctor.
- Men and Anger Management
Anger is a very powerful emotion that can stem from feelings of frustration, hurt, annoyance, or disappointment. Learn more from WebMD on managing this normal human emotion.
- Fertility Drugs
Learn more from WebMD about fertility drugs, including how they work and their side effects.
- Do You Grind Your Teeth During Sleep?
Bruxism, or teeth grinding, can damage tooth enamel and dental work. Learn more from WebMD about this common sleep disorder.