Anesthesia means "loss of sensation". Medications that cause anesthesia are called anesthetics. Anesthetics are used during tests and surgical operations [...]

Overview & FactsTypes & SymptomsDiagnosis & MedicationsOverview & Facts Alopecia simply means hair loss. Although not damaging to physical health, [...]

Yoga — a mind-body practice — is considered one of many types of complementary and integrative health approaches. Yoga brings [...]

Overview & FactsTypes & SymptomsDiagnosis & MedicationsOverview & Facts Alcohol abuse means having unhealthy or dangerous drinking habits. When a [...]

Overview & FactsTypes & SymptomsDiagnosis & MedicationsOverview & Facts Amenorrhea is the absence of menstruation, i.e. one or more missed [...]

Health experts agree that making lifestyle changes—including following a healthy eating pattern, reducing caloric intake, and engaging in physical activity—is [...]

Vaccines are used to boost your immune system and prevent serious, life-threatening diseases. For a few weeks after birth, babies [...]

Overview & FactsTypes & SymptomsDiagnosis & MedicationsOverview & Facts Mumps is a contagious disease caused by a virus that passes [...]

Overview & FactsTypes & SymptomsDiagnosis & MedicationsOverview & Facts Measles, or rubeola, is a viral infection of the respiratory system. [...]

Most lumps and swellings under the skin are harmless and can be left alone. However, see your doctor if you develop [...]

Overview & FactsTypes & SymptomsDiagnosis & MedicationsOverview & Facts Lockjaw is essentially a disorder that prevents the mouth from opening [...]

Overview & FactsTypes & SymptomsDiagnosis & MedicationsOverview & Facts Some women lose an excessive amount of blood during their period. The [...]