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Health Topics:A

 * Abdominal Pain


 * Abnormalities --> see Birth Defects


 * ABO Blood Groups --> see Blood and Blood Disorders


 * Abortion


 * About Your Medicines --> see Over-the-Counter-Medicines, and Prescription Medicines


 * Abscesses


 * Abuse --> see Domestic Violence


 * Accidents


 * Achondroplasia --> see Dwarfism


 * Acid Reflux --> see Gastroesophageal Reflux & Hiatal Hernia-Heartburn


 * ACL Injuries --> see Knee Injuries and Disorders


 * Acne


 * Acoustic Neuroma


 * Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome --> see AIDS


 * Acromegaly --> see Growth Disorders-Pituitary Disorders


 * Acupuncture


 * ADD --> see Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity


 * Addisons Disease


 * Adenoids --> see Tonsils & Tonsillectomy


 * ADHD --> see Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity


 * Adolescent Development --> see Teen Development


 * Adolescent Health --> see Teen Health


 * Adoption


 * Adrenal Gland Disorders


 * Adrenoleukodystrophy --> see Leukodystrophies


 * Adult Immunization --> see Immunization


 * Advance Directives --> see Death and Dying


 * African-American Health


 * Age-Related Macular Degeneration --> see Macular Degeneration


 * Agent Orange --> see Veterans Health


 * Ageusia --> see Taste and Smell Disorders


 * Aging --> see Seniors Health Issues


 * Aging Skin --> see Skin Aging


 * AIDS


 * AIDS and Infections


 * AIDS and Pregnancy


 * AIDS--Living with AIDS


 * Air Pollution


 * Airsickness --> see Motion Sickness


 * Alagille Syndrome --> see Liver Diseases


 * Alaska Native Health --> see Native-American Health


 * Alcohol Abuse in Pregnancy --> see Pregnancy and Substance Abuse


 * Alcohol and Youth


 * Alcohol Consumption


 * Alcoholism


 * Allergy


 * Allergy - Food  --> see Food Allergy


 * Allergy - Latex  --> see Latex Allergy


 * Alopecia --> see Hair Diseases and Hair Loss


 * Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency


 * ALS --> see Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis


 * Alternative Medicine


 * Alternative Therapy for Cancer --> see Cancer Alternative Therapy


 * Alzheimers Caregivers


 * Alzheimers Disease


 * AMD --> see Macular Degeneration


 * Amenorrhea --> see Menstruation


 * Amnesia --> see Memory


 * Amniocentesis --> see Prenatal Testing


 * Amphetamine Abuse


 * Amputees


 * Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis


 * Anabolic Steroids


 * Anal and Rectal Diseases


 * Anal Cancer


 * Anal Warts --> see HPV-Sexually Transmitted Diseases


 * Anaphylaxis --> see Allergy


 * Anatomy


 * Anemia


 * Anencephaly --> see Neural Tube Defects


 * Anesthesia


 * Aneurysms


 * Angina


 * Angioplasty


 * Animal Bites --> see Bites and Stings


 * Animal Health --> see Pets and Pet Health


 * Ankle Injuries and Disorders


 * Ankylosing Spondylitis


 * Anorexia --> see Eating Disorders


 * Anosmia --> see Taste and Smell Disorders


 * Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury --> see Knee Injuries and Disorders


 * Anthrax


 * Antibiotics


 * Antimicrobial Resistance --> see Antibiotics-Infectious Diseases


 * Antioxidants


 * Anxiety


 * Aortic Stenosis --> see Heart Valve Diseases


 * Aphasia


 * Aplastic Anemia --> see Anemia


 * Appendicitis


 * Arctic Health --> see Native-American Health


 * Arm Injuries and Disorders --> see Wrist and Arm Injuries and Disorders


 * Arnold-Chiari Malformation --> see Head and Brain Malformations


 * Arrhythmia


 * Arsenic


 * Arteriosclerosis of Extremities --> see Circulatory Disorders


 * Arteriosclerosis - Coronary  --> see Coronary Disease


 * Arthritis


 * Artificial Feeding --> see Nutritional Support


 * Artificial Insemination --> see Infertility


 * Artificial Limbs --> see Amputees


 * Asbestos


 * Asbestosis --> see Asbestos


 * Asian-American Health


 * Aspergers Syndrome


 * Assisted Breathing --> see Critical Care


 * Assisted Living


 * Assistive Devices


 * Asthma


 * Asthma in Children


 * Astigmatism --> see Refractive Errors


 * Ataxia --> see Movement Disorders


 * Ataxia Telangiectasia


 * Athletes Foot


 * Atrial Fibrillation --> see Arrhythmia


 * Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity


 * Auditory Tumor --> see Acoustic Neuroma


 * Autism


 * Autoimmune Diseases


 * Automobile Safety --> see Motor Vehicle Safety


 * Avascular Necrosis --> see Osteonecrosis


 * Avian Influenza --> see Influenza

Health Topics:B

 * Baby Blues --> see Postpartum Depression


 * Baby Care --> see Infant and Newborn Care


 * Back Injuries


 * Back Pain


 * Bacterial Infections


 * Bacterial Vaginosis --> see Vaginal Diseases


 * Balance Disorders --> see Dizziness and Vertigo


 * Bariatric Surgery --> see Weight Loss Surgery


 * Barretts Esophagus --> see Esophagus Disorders


 * Basal Cell Carcinoma --> see Skin Cancer


 * Bedsores --> see Pressure Sores


 * Bedwetting --> see Toilet Training and Bedwetting


 * Bee Stings --> see Insect Bites and Stings


 * Behcets Syndrome


 * Bells Palsy


 * Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy --> see Prostate Diseases


 * Benign Tumors


 * Bereavement


 * Bicycle Safety --> see Sports Safety


 * Bile Duct Diseases


 * Biliary Cirrhosis --> see Bile Duct Diseases


 * Biliary Tract Diseases --> see Bile Duct Diseases-Gallbladder Diseases


 * Binge Eating --> see Eating Disorders


 * Biodefense and Bioterrorism


 * Biological Weapons --> see Biodefense and Bioterrorism


 * Bioterrorism --> see Biodefense and Bioterrorism


 * Bipolar Disorder


 * Bird Flu --> see Influenza


 * Birth Control


 * Birth Defects


 * Bites and Stings


 * Bladder Cancer


 * Bladder Control --> see Urinary Incontinence


 * Bladder Diseases


 * Bleeding Disorders


 * Bleeding - Gastrointestinal  --> see Gastrointestinal Bleeding


 * Blindness --> see Vision Impairment and Blindness


 * Blood and Blood Disorders


 * Blood Cells --> see Blood and Blood Disorders


 * Blood Clots --> see Thrombophlebitis


 * Blood Coagulation Disorders --> see Bleeding Disorders-Hemophilia


 * Blood Donation --> see Blood Transfusion and Donation


 * Blood Poisoning --> see Sepsis


 * Blood Pressure --> see High Blood Pressure-Low Blood Pressure


 * Blood Tests --> see Laboratory Tests


 * Blood Transfusion and Donation


 * Blood-Borne Pathogens --> see Infection Control


 * Body Lice --> see Parasitic Diseases


 * Bone Cancer


 * Bone Diseases


 * Bone Loss --> see Osteoporosis


 * Bone Marrow Diseases


 * Bone Marrow Transplantation


 * Botanicals --> see Herbal Medicine


 * Botox


 * Botulinum Toxin --> see Botox-Botulism


 * Botulism


 * Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy --> see Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease


 * BPH --> see Prostate Diseases


 * Braces - Oral  --> see Orthodontia


 * Brachial Plexus Injuries --> see Peripheral Nerve Disorders


 * Brachytherapy --> see Radiation Therapy


 * Brain Attack --> see Stroke


 * Brain Cancer


 * Brain Diseases


 * Brain Disorders - Inborn Genetic  --> see Genetic Brain Disorders


 * Brain Injuries --> see Head and Brain Injuries


 * Brain Malformations --> see Head and Brain Malformations


 * Breast Cancer


 * Breast Cancer - Male  --> see Male Breast Cancer


 * Breast Diseases


 * Breast Feeding


 * Breast Implants --> see Breast Reconstruction


 * Breast Reconstruction


 * Breast Reduction --> see Breast Reconstruction


 * Breathing Problems


 * Broken Bones --> see Fractures


 * Bronchial Asthma --> see Asthma


 * Bronchiolitis --> see Bronchitis-Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infections


 * Bronchitis


 * Bruises


 * BSE --> see Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease


 * Bubonic Plague --> see Plague


 * Bulimia --> see Eating Disorders


 * Bullying --> see Child Behavior Disorders


 * Bunions --> see Toe Injuries and Disorders


 * Burns


 * Bursitis

Health Topics:C

 * C-Section --> see Cesarean Section


 * CABG --> see Heart Bypass Surgery


 * Caffeine


 * Calcium


 * Campylobacter --> see Food Contamination and Poisoning


 * Canavan Disease --> see Leukodystrophies


 * Cancer


 * Cancer Alternative Therapy


 * Cancer Chemotherapy


 * Cancer - Benign  --> see Benign Tumors


 * Cancer--Living with Cancer


 * Candidiasis


 * Canker Sore --> see Mouth Disorders


 * Cannabis --> see Marijuana Abuse


 * Car Safety --> see Motor Vehicle Safety


 * Carbohydrates


 * Carbon Monoxide Poisoning


 * Carcinoid Tumors


 * Carcinoma --> see Cancer


 * Cardiac Arrest --> see Heart Diseases


 * Cardiac Diseases --> see Heart Diseases


 * Cardiomyopathy


 * Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation --> see CPR


 * Cardiovascular Diseases --> see Circulatory Disorders-Heart Diseases


 * Careers --> see Health Occupations


 * Caregivers


 * Caregivers for Alzheimers Disease --> see Alzheimers Caregivers


 * Carotid Endarterectomy --> see Stroke


 * Carpal Tunnel Syndrome


 * Carsickness --> see Motion Sickness


 * Cartilage Disorders


 * CAT Scan --> see Diagnostic Imaging


 * Cat Scratch Disease --> see Bites and Stings


 * Cataract


 * Celiac Disease


 * Cell Phones --> see Electromagnetic Fields


 * Cellulitis


 * Cerebral Palsy


 * Cerebrovascular Disease --> see Stroke


 * Cervical Cancer


 * Cervical Spine --> see Neck Disorders and Injuries


 * Cesarean Section


 * CFS --> see Chronic Fatigue Syndrome


 * Chagas Disease


 * Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease


 * Charley Horse --> see Muscle Cramps


 * Chemical Weapons


 * Chemotherapy --> see Cancer Chemotherapy


 * Chest Pain --> see Angina-Pain


 * Chewing Tobacco --> see Smokeless Tobacco


 * Chickenpox


 * Child Abuse


 * Child Behavior Disorders


 * Child Day Care


 * Child Dental Health


 * Child Development


 * Child Mental Health


 * Child Molestation --> see Child Sexual Abuse


 * Child Nutrition


 * Child Safety


 * Child Sexual Abuse


 * Childbirth


 * Childhood Asthma --> see Asthma in Children


 * Childhood Immunization


 * Childhood Leukemia --> see Leukemia -  Childhood


 * Childrens Health


 * Childrens Page


 * Chiropractic


 * Chlamydia Infections


 * Choking


 * Cholecystectomy --> see Gallbladder Diseases


 * Cholelithiasis --> see Gallbladder Diseases


 * Cholesterol


 * Chondrocalcinisis --> see Gout and Pseudogout


 * Chondromalacia Patellae --> see Knee Injuries and Disorders


 * Choosing a Doctor or Health Care Service


 * Chorea --> see Movement Disorders


 * Chorionic Villi Sampling --> see Prenatal Testing


 * Chronic Bronchitis --> see Bronchitis


 * Chronic Fatigue Syndrome


 * Chronic Granulomatous Disease --> see Immune System and Disorders


 * Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease --> see COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)


 * Circulatory Disorders


 * Circumcision


 * Cirrhosis


 * CJD --> see Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease


 * Clap --> see Gonorrhea


 * Claudication --> see Leg Injuries and Disorders


 * Cleaning Products --> see Household Poisons


 * Cleft Lip and Palate


 * Clinical Trials


 * Cloning


 * Club Drugs


 * Cluster Headache --> see Headache


 * Cocaine Abuse


 * Cold Sore --> see Mouth Disorders


 * Cold Weather Injuries --> see Hypothermia


 * Cold - Common  --> see Common Cold


 * Colic --> see Infant and Newborn Care


 * Colitis --> see Ulcerative Colitis


 * Colon Cancer --> see Colorectal Cancer


 * Colonic Diseases


 * Colonic Polyps


 * Colorectal Cancer


 * Colostomy --> see Ostomy


 * Coma --> see Head and Brain Injuries


 * Common Cold


 * Communicating With Your Healthcare Provider


 * Communication Disorders --> see Speech and Communication Disorders


 * Complementary Therapy --> see Alternative Medicine


 * Complex Regional Pain Syndrome --> see Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy


 * Computed Tomography --> see Diagnostic Imaging


 * Concussion --> see Head and Brain Injuries


 * Confidentiality --> see Patient Issues


 * Congenital Heart Disease


 * Congestive Heart Failure --> see Heart Failure


 * Conjunctivitis --> see Eye Diseases


 * Connective Tissue Disorders


 * Constipation


 * Contact Dermatitis --> see Dermatitis


 * Contact Lenses --> see Eye Wear


 * Contraception --> see Birth Control


 * Contusions --> see Bruises


 * COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)


 * Coping with Disasters


 * Coronary Arteriosclerosis --> see Coronary Disease


 * Coronary Artery Bypass Graft --> see Heart Bypass Surgery


 * Coronary Disease


 * Cosmetic Dentistry


 * Cosmetic Surgery --> see Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery


 * Cosmetics


 * Costochondritis --> see Cartilage Disorders


 * Cough


 * Coxsackievirus Infections --> see Viral Infections


 * CPR


 * Crab Lice --> see Sexually Transmitted Diseases


 * Crack --> see Cocaine Abuse


 * Cramps --> see Muscle Cramps


 * Craniofacial Injuries --> see Facial Injuries and Disorders


 * Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease


 * Critical Care


 * Crohns Disease


 * Croup --> see Throat Disorders


 * Cryptosporidiosis


 * Cubital Tunnel Syndrome --> see Elbow Injuries and Disorders-Wrist and Arm Injuries and Disorders


 * Cushings Syndrome --> see Adrenal Gland Disorders


 * Cystic Fibrosis


 * Cystitis --> see Interstitial Cystitis


 * Cytomegalovirus Infections --> see Viral Infections

Health Topics:D

 * Dandy-Walker Syndrome --> see Head and Brain Malformations


 * Day Care --> see Child Day Care-Home Care Services


 * Deafness --> see Hearing Disorders and Deafness


 * Death and Dying


 * Decubitus Ulcers --> see Pressure Sores


 * Deep Vein Thrombosis --> see Thrombophlebitis


 * Defibrillators - Implantable  --> see Pacemakers and Implantable Defibrillators


 * Degenerative Joint Disease --> see Osteoarthritis


 * Degenerative Nerve Diseases


 * Delivery --> see Childbirth


 * Dementia


 * Dengue


 * Dental Health


 * Dental Health - Child  --> see Child Dental Health


 * Dentistry - Cosmetic  --> see Cosmetic Dentistry


 * Dentures


 * Depression


 * Dermatitis


 * Dermatology --> see Skin Diseases


 * Dermatomyositis --> see Myositis


 * Developmental Disabilities


 * Diabetes


 * Diabetes and Pregnancy


 * Diabetes Insipidus


 * Diabetes Type I --> see Juvenile Diabetes


 * Diabetic Diet


 * Diabetic Eye Problems


 * Diabetic Foot


 * Diabetic Kidney Problems


 * Diabetic Nerve Problems


 * Diagnostic Imaging


 * Dialysis


 * Diaper Rash --> see Dermatitis-Infant and Newborn Care


 * Diarrhea


 * Diet --> see Nutrition


 * Dietary Fats


 * Dietary Fiber


 * Dietary Proteins


 * Dietary Sodium


 * Dietary Sugar --> see Carbohydrates


 * Dietary Supplements


 * Dieting --> see Weight Loss and Dieting


 * Digestive Diseases


 * Diphtheria


 * Disabilities


 * Disasters and Emergency Preparedness


 * Dislocations


 * Diverticulosis and Diverticulitis


 * Divorce


 * Dizziness and Vertigo


 * Domestic Violence


 * Down Syndrome


 * Drinking --> see Alcohol Consumption


 * Drinking Water


 * Drowning


 * Drug Abuse


 * Drug Abuse in Pregnancy --> see Pregnancy and Substance Abuse


 * Drug and Medical Device Safety


 * Drug Information --> see Medicines-Over-the-Counter Medicines


 * Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy --> see Muscular Dystrophy


 * Duodenal Ulcer --> see Peptic Ulcer


 * Dupuytrens Contracture --> see Connective Tissue Disorders


 * Dwarfism


 * Dysentery --> see Diarrhea


 * Dysgeusia --> see Taste and Smell Disorders


 * Dyskinesia --> see Movement Disorders


 * Dyslexia --> see Learning Disorders


 * Dysmenorrhea --> see Menstruation


 * Dysosmia --> see Taste and Smell Disorders


 * Dyspareunia --> see Female Sexual Dysfunction


 * Dysphagia


 * Dyspnea --> see Breathing Problems


 * Dystonia

Health Topics:E

 * E. Coli Infections


 * Ear Disorders


 * Ear Infections


 * Eating Disorders


 * Ebola Virus --> see Hemorrhagic Fevers


 * EBV Infections --> see Infectious Mononucleosis


 * Ecstasy --> see Club Drugs


 * Ectopic Pregnancy --> see Pregnancy Loss


 * Eczema


 * Edema


 * Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome


 * Ehrlichiosis --> see Tick Bites


 * Elbow Injuries and Disorders


 * Elder Abuse


 * Electromagnetic Fields


 * Emergencies --> see First Aid & Emergencies


 * EMF --> see Electromagnetic Fields


 * Emphysema


 * Employee Health --> see Occupational Health


 * Encephalitis


 * Encopresis --> see Toilet Training and Bedwetting


 * End of Life --> see Death and Dying


 * End-Stage Renal Disease --> see Kidney Failure


 * Endocarditis --> see Heart Diseases


 * Endocrine Diseases


 * Endometrial Cancer --> see Uterine Cancer


 * Endometriosis


 * Enuresis --> see Toilet Training and Bedwetting


 * Environmental Health


 * Environmental Tobacco Smoke --> see Secondhand Smoke


 * Epilepsy


 * Epstein-Barr Virus Infections --> see Infectious Mononucleosis


 * Erectile Dysfunction --> see Impotence


 * Ergonomics


 * ERT --> see Hormone Replacement Therapy


 * Esophageal Cancer


 * Esophagus Disorders


 * ESRD --> see Kidney Failure


 * Estrogen Replacement Therapy --> see Hormone Replacement Therapy


 * Evaluating Health Information


 * Ewings Sarcoma --> see Bone Cancer


 * Exercise and Physical Fitness


 * Exercise for Children


 * Exercise for Seniors


 * Eye Cancer


 * Eye Diseases


 * Eye Injuries


 * Eye Wear

Health Topics:F

 * Facial Injuries and Disorders


 * Fainting


 * Falls


 * False Teeth --> see Dentures


 * Family Issues


 * Family Medical History --> see Genetic Counseling


 * Family Planning --> see Birth Control


 * Farm Safety


 * Farsightedness --> see Refractive Errors


 * Fats - Dietary  --> see Dietary Fats


 * Fecal Incontinence --> see Anal and Rectal Diseases


 * Female Circumcision --> see Circumcision


 * Female Sexual Dysfunction


 * Fertility --> see Infertility-Reproductive Health


 * Fetal Alcohol Syndrome


 * Fetal Ultrasound --> see Prenatal Testing


 * Fever


 * Fiber --> see Dietary Fiber


 * Fibrocystic Breast Disease --> see Breast Diseases


 * Fibroids --> see Uterine Fibroids


 * Fibromyalgia


 * Fifth Disease


 * Financial Assistance


 * Finger Injuries --> see Hand Injuries and Disorders


 * Fingernail Problems --> see Nail Diseases


 * Fire Safety


 * First Aid & Emergencies


 * Fistulas


 * Fitness --> see Exercise and Physical Fitness-Exercise for Children-Exercise for Seniors-Sports Fitness


 * Flea Bites --> see Insect Bites and Stings


 * Flu --> see Influenza


 * Folate --> see Anemia-Folic Acid


 * Folic Acid


 * Folliculitis --> see Hair Diseases and Hair Loss


 * Food Additives --> see Nutrition


 * Food Allergy


 * Food Contamination and Poisoning


 * Food Labeling


 * Food Poisoning --> see Food Contamination and Poisoning


 * Food Safety


 * Foot Health


 * Foot Injuries and Disorders


 * For Children --> see Childrens Page


 * Foster Care --> see Adoption


 * Fractures


 * Fragile X Syndrome


 * FRAXA --> see Fragile X Syndrome


 * Frostbite --> see Hypothermia


 * Fungal Infections


 * Fungicides --> see Pesticides

Health Topics:G

 * Gallbladder Diseases


 * Gallstones --> see Gallbladder Diseases


 * Gamete Intrafallopian Transfer --> see Infertility


 * Ganglion Cyst --> see Wrist and Arm Injuries and Disorders


 * Gastric Bypass --> see Weight Loss Surgery


 * Gastric Cancer --> see Stomach Cancer


 * Gastroenteritis


 * Gastroesophageal Reflux & Hiatal Hernia


 * Gastrointestinal Bleeding


 * Gastrointestinal Diseases --> see Digestive Diseases


 * Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors --> see Intestinal Cancer


 * Gastroplasty --> see Weight Loss Surgery


 * Gauchers Disease


 * Gay and Lesbian Health


 * Generalized Anxiety Disorder --> see Anxiety


 * Genes and Gene Therapy


 * Genetic Brain Disorders


 * Genetic Counseling


 * Genetic Disorders


 * Genetic Testing


 * Genital Herpes --> see Herpes Simplex


 * Genital Warts --> see HPV-Sexually Transmitted Diseases


 * GERD --> see Gastroesophageal Reflux & Hiatal Hernia


 * Germ Warfare --> see Biodefense and Bioterrorism


 * German Measles --> see Rubella


 * Gestational Diabetes --> see Diabetes and Pregnancy


 * GHB --> see Club Drugs


 * GI Bleeding --> see Gastrointestinal Bleeding


 * Giant Cell Arteritis --> see Polymyalgia Rheumatica


 * Giardia Infections


 * Glandular Fever --> see Infectious Mononucleosis


 * Glasses --> see Eye Wear


 * Glaucoma


 * Global Health --> see International Health


 * Goiter --> see Thyroid Diseases


 * Gonorrhea


 * Gout and Pseudogout


 * Graves Disease --> see Thyroid Diseases


 * Grief --> see Bereavement


 * Grippe --> see Influenza


 * Growth Disorders


 * Guillain-Barre Syndrome


 * Gulf War Syndrome --> see Veterans Health


 * Gum Disease


 * Gynecomastia --> see Breast Diseases

Health Topics:H

 * Hair Diseases and Hair Loss


 * Hairy Cell Leukemia --> see Leukemia -  Adult Chronic


 * Hallucinogens --> see Drug Abuse


 * Hand Injuries and Disorders


 * Hantavirus Infections


 * Hashimotos Disease --> see Thyroid Diseases


 * Hay Fever --> see Allergy


 * Hazardous Waste --> see Environmental Health


 * HDL --> see Cholesterol


 * Head and Brain Injuries


 * Head and Brain Malformations


 * Head and Neck Cancer


 * Head Lice


 * Headache


 * Health Facilities


 * Health Fraud


 * Health Insurance


 * Health Maintenance Organizations --> see Managed Care


 * Health Occupations


 * Health Statistics


 * Healthy Living --> see Preventing Disease and Staying Healthy


 * Hearing Disorders and Deafness


 * Hearing Problems in Children


 * Heart Attack


 * Heart Bypass Surgery


 * Heart Diseases


 * Heart Diseases - Congenital  --> see Congenital Heart Disease


 * Heart Diseases--Prevention


 * Heart Failure


 * Heart Murmur --> see Congenital Heart Disease-Heart Valve Diseases


 * Heart Transplantation


 * Heart Valve Diseases


 * Heartburn


 * Heat Illness


 * Heel Injuries and Disorders


 * Helicobacter Pylori Infections --> see Peptic Ulcer


 * Hemochromatosis


 * Hemodialysis --> see Dialysis-Kidney Failure


 * Hemophilia


 * Hemorrhagic Fevers


 * Hemorrhoids


 * Hepatitis


 * Hepatitis A


 * Hepatitis B


 * Hepatitis C


 * Hepatocellular Carcinoma --> see Liver Cancer


 * Hepatolenticular Degeneration --> see Wilsons Disease


 * Herbal Medicine


 * Herbicides --> see Pesticides


 * Hernia


 * Herniated Disk --> see Slipped Disk


 * Heroin Abuse


 * Herpes Simplex


 * Herpes Zoster --> see Shingles


 * Hiatal Hernia --> see Gastroesophageal Reflux & Hiatal Hernia


 * High Blood Pressure


 * High Risk Pregnancy


 * Hip Injuries and Disorders


 * Hispanic-American Health


 * Histoplasmosis --> see Fungal Infections


 * HIV --> see AIDS


 * Hives


 * HMO --> see Managed Care


 * Hodgkins Disease


 * Home Care Services


 * Homeless Health Concerns


 * Homeopathy --> see Alternative Medicine


 * Homosexuality --> see Gay and Lesbian Health


 * Hormone Replacement Therapy


 * Hormones


 * Hospice Care


 * Hospitals --> see Health Facilities


 * Hot Flashes --> see Menopause


 * Household Poisons


 * HPV


 * HRT --> see Hormone Replacement Therapy


 * Human Genome Project --> see Genes and Gene Therapy


 * Human Immunodeficiency Virus --> see AIDS


 * Human Papillomavirus --> see HPV


 * Huntingtons Disease


 * Hydrocephalus


 * Hyperactivity --> see Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity


 * Hypermobility Syndrome --> see Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome


 * Hyperopia --> see Refractive Errors


 * Hyperparathyroidism --> see Parathyroid Disorders


 * Hypertension --> see High Blood Pressure


 * Hypertension - Pulmonary  --> see Pulmonary Hypertension


 * Hyperthyroidism --> see Thyroid Diseases


 * Hyperuricemia --> see Gout and Pseudogout


 * Hypoglycemia


 * Hypoparathyroidism --> see Parathyroid Disorders


 * Hypotension --> see Low Blood Pressure


 * Hypothermia


 * Hypothyroidism --> see Thyroid Diseases


 * Hysterectomy

Health Topics:I

 * Ileostomy --> see Ostomy


 * Immune System and Disorders


 * Immunization


 * Immunization - Childhood  --> see Childhood Immunization


 * Impetigo


 * Implantable Defibrillators --> see Pacemakers and Implantable Defibrillators


 * Impotence


 * In Vitro Fertilization --> see Infertility


 * Incontinence --> see Urinary Incontinence


 * Indigestion --> see Digestive Diseases-Stomach Disorders


 * Indoor Air Pollution


 * Infant and Newborn Care


 * Infant and Toddler Development


 * Infant and Toddler Health


 * Infant and Toddler Nutrition


 * Infantile Paralysis --> see Polio and Post-Polio Syndrome


 * Infection Control


 * Infections and Pregnancy


 * Infections - Bacterial  --> see Bacterial Infections


 * Infections - Fungal  --> see Fungal Infections


 * Infections - Viral  --> see Viral Infections


 * Infectious Diseases


 * Infectious Mononucleosis


 * Infertility


 * Inflammatory Bowel Disease --> see Crohns Disease-Ulcerative Colitis


 * Influenza


 * Informed Consent --> see Patient Issues


 * Inguinal Hernia --> see Hernia


 * Inhalants --> see Drug Abuse


 * Insect Bites and Stings


 * Insect Repellents --> see Insect Bites and Stings


 * Insecticides --> see Pesticides


 * Insomnia --> see Sleep Disorders


 * Insulin Resistance --> see Metabolic Syndrome X


 * Insulin-Dependent Diabetes Mellitus --> see Juvenile Diabetes


 * Insurance --> see Health Insurance-Managed Care-Medicaid-Medicare


 * Intensive Care --> see Critical Care


 * International Health


 * Interstitial Cystitis


 * Intestinal Cancer


 * Intestinal Diseases --> see Digestive Diseases


 * Intraocular Melanoma --> see Eye Cancer-Melanoma


 * Iron Deficiency Anemia --> see Anemia


 * Irregular Heartbeat --> see Arrhythmia


 * Irritable Bowel Syndrome


 * Islet Cell Carcinoma --> see Pancreatic Cancer


 * Islet Cell Transplantation


 * Itching

Health Topics:J

 * Jakob-Creutzfeldt Disease --> see Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease


 * Jaundice --> see Liver Diseases


 * Jet Lag --> see Travelers Health


 * Jock Itch --> see Tinea Infections


 * Juvenile Diabetes


 * Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis

Health Topics:K

 * Kaposis Sarcoma


 * Kawasaki Disease --> see Vasculitis


 * Keloids --> see Scars


 * Kidney Cancer


 * Kidney Diseases


 * Kidney Failure


 * Kidney Stones


 * Kidney Transplantation


 * Kids Page --> see Childrens Page


 * Klinefelters Syndrome


 * Knee Injuries and Disorders

Health Topics:L

 * Labor --> see Childbirth


 * Laboratory Tests


 * Lactose Intolerance


 * Laryngitis --> see Throat Disorders-Voice Disorders


 * Larynx Cancer --> see Head and Neck Cancer


 * Laser Eye Surgery


 * LASIK --> see Laser Eye Surgery


 * Latex Allergy


 * Latino Health --> see Hispanic-American Health


 * LDL --> see Cholesterol


 * Lead Poisoning


 * Learning Disorders


 * Leg Injuries and Disorders


 * Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease --> see Osteonecrosis


 * Legionnaires Disease


 * Leishmaniasis


 * Lesbian Health --> see Gay and Lesbian Health


 * Leukemia - Adult Acute


 * Leukemia - Adult Chronic


 * Leukemia - Childhood


 * Leukodystrophies


 * Lice --> see Head Lice-Parasitic Diseases


 * Life Support --> see Critical Care


 * Ligament Injuries --> see Sprains and Strains


 * Listeria Infections


 * Liver Cancer


 * Liver Cirrhosis --> see Cirrhosis


 * Liver Diseases


 * Liver Spots --> see Skin Aging


 * Liver Transplantation


 * Living Wills --> see Death and Dying


 * Long-Term Care --> see Assisted Living-Nursing Homes


 * Lou Gehrigs Disease --> see Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis


 * Low Blood Pressure


 * Low Blood Sugar --> see Hypoglycemia


 * Low Vision --> see Vision Impairment and Blindness


 * Lumpectomy --> see Mastectomy


 * Lung Cancer


 * Lung Diseases --> see Respiratory Diseases


 * Lung Transplantation


 * Lupus


 * Lyme Disease


 * Lymph Nodes --> see Lymphatic Diseases


 * Lymphatic Diseases


 * Lymphedema --> see Lymphatic Diseases


 * Lymphoma

Health Topics:M

 * Macular Degeneration


 * Mad Cow Disease --> see Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease


 * Magnetic Resonance Imaging --> see Diagnostic Imaging


 * Malaria


 * Male Breast Cancer


 * Male Genital Disorders


 * Male Menopause --> see Mens Health Issues


 * Malignancy --> see Cancer


 * Mammaplasty --> see Breast Reconstruction


 * Mammography


 * Managed Care


 * Manic-Depressive Illness --> see Bipolar Disorder


 * Maple Syrup Urine Disease --> see Genetic Brain Disorders


 * Marfan Syndrome


 * Marijuana Abuse


 * Mastectomy


 * MDMA --> see Club Drugs


 * Measles


 * Medicaid


 * Medical Devices --> see Drug and Medical Device Safety


 * Medicare


 * Medicinal Herbs --> see Herbal Medicine


 * Medicines


 * Medicines - Over-the-Counter  --> see Over-the-Counter Medicines


 * Melanoma


 * Memory


 * Mens Health Issues


 * Menieres Disease


 * Meningitis


 * Menopause


 * Menopause - Male  --> see Mens Health Issues


 * Menstruation


 * Mental Health


 * Mental Health - Child  --> see Child Mental Health


 * Mental Health - Teen  --> see Teen Mental Health


 * Mental Retardation --> see Developmental Disabilities


 * Mercury


 * Merkel Cell Cancer --> see Skin Cancer


 * Mesothelioma --> see Asbestos-Lung Cancer


 * Metabolic Disorders


 * Metabolic Syndrome X


 * Methadone --> see Drug Abuse


 * Methamphetamine Abuse --> see Amphetamine Abuse


 * Migraine


 * Milk Allergy --> see Food Allergy


 * Minerals --> see Vitamins and Minerals


 * Mini-Stroke --> see Transient Ischemic Attack


 * Miscarriage --> see Pregnancy Loss


 * Mitral Valve Prolapse


 * Mixed Connective Tissue Disease --> see Connective Tissue Disorders


 * Molds


 * Monkeypox Virus Infections


 * Mononucleosis --> see Infectious Mononucleosis


 * Mosquito Bites --> see Insect Bites and Stings


 * Motion Sickness


 * Motor Vehicle Safety


 * Mouth Disorders


 * Movement Disorders


 * MRI --> see Diagnostic Imaging


 * Mucolipidoses --> see Metabolic Disorders


 * Mucopolysaccharidoses --> see Metabolic Disorders


 * Multiple Births --> see Twins -  Triplets -  Multiple Births


 * Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia --> see Endocrine Diseases


 * Multiple Myeloma


 * Multiple Sclerosis


 * Mumps


 * Muscle Cramps


 * Muscle Disorders


 * Muscle Strain --> see Sprains and Strains


 * Muscular Dystrophy


 * Myasthenia Gravis


 * Myelodysplastic Syndromes --> see Bone Marrow Diseases


 * Myeloproliferative Disorders --> see Bone Marrow Diseases


 * Myocardial Infarction --> see Heart Attack


 * Myopathies --> see Muscle Disorders


 * Myopia --> see Refractive Errors


 * Myositis

Health Topics:N

 * Nail Diseases


 * Narcolepsy --> see Sleep Disorders


 * Narcotics --> see Drug Abuse


 * Nasal Cancer


 * Nasal Disorders --> see Nose Disorders


 * Native-American Health


 * Nausea and Vomiting


 * Nearsightedness --> see Refractive Errors


 * Neck Disorders and Injuries


 * Neoplasms --> see Cancer


 * Nephritis --> see Kidney Diseases


 * Nerve Diseases --> see Neurologic Diseases


 * Neural Tube Defects


 * Neuroblastoma


 * Neurofibromatosis


 * Neurogenic Bladder --> see Bladder Diseases


 * Neurologic Diseases


 * Neuroma - Acoustic  --> see Acoustic Neuroma


 * Neuromuscular Disorders


 * Neuropathy --> see Peripheral Nerve Disorders


 * Newborn Screening --> see Genetic Testing


 * Nicotine --> see Smoking


 * Niemann-Pick Disease --> see Genetic Brain Disorders


 * Noise


 * Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma --> see Lymphoma


 * Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes Mellitus --> see Diabetes


 * Non-Prescription Drugs --> see Over-the-Counter Medicines


 * Norwalk Virus Infections --> see Gastroenteritis


 * Nose Disorders


 * Nuclear Medicine Tests --> see Diagnostic Imaging


 * Nursing Homes


 * Nutrition


 * Nutrition for Seniors


 * Nutrition - Child  --> see Child Nutrition


 * Nutritional Support


 * Nystagmus --> see Eye Diseases

Health Topics:O

 * Obesity


 * Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder


 * Occupational Health


 * Occupational Health for Healthcare Providers


 * Occupational Injuries --> see Occupational Health


 * Occupational Therapy --> see Rehabilitation


 * Ombudsman Programs --> see Patient Issues


 * Omega-3 Fatty Acids --> see Dietary Fats


 * Oncology --> see Cancer


 * Ophthalmology --> see Eye Diseases


 * Opiates --> see Drug Abuse-Heroin Abuse


 * Oral Cancer


 * Oral Tobacco --> see Smokeless Tobacco


 * Organ Donation


 * Organ Transplantation


 * Orthodontia


 * Osteoarthritis


 * Osteogenesis Imperfecta


 * Osteomyelitis --> see Bone Diseases


 * Osteonecrosis


 * Osteoporosis


 * Osteosarcoma --> see Bone Cancer


 * Ostomy


 * Otitis Media --> see Ear Infections


 * Ovarian Cancer


 * Ovarian Cysts


 * Ovarian Insufficiency --> see Premature Ovarian Failure


 * Over-the-Counter Medicines


 * Overactive Bladder --> see Urinary Incontinence


 * Overweight --> see Obesity


 * Ozone

Health Topics:P

 * Pacemakers and Implantable Defibrillators


 * Pacific Islander Health --> see Asian-American Health


 * Pagets Disease of Bone


 * Pagets Disease of Breast --> see Breast Cancer


 * Pain


 * Pain - Abdominal  --> see Abdominal Pain


 * Pain - Back  --> see Back Pain


 * Pain - Chest  --> see Angina-Pain


 * Palliative Care --> see Hospice Care-Pain


 * Pancreas Transplantation


 * Pancreatic Cancer


 * Pancreatic Diseases


 * Panic Disorder


 * PAP Smear --> see Cervical Cancer


 * Paralysis


 * Paralysis - Infantile  --> see Polio and Post-Polio Syndrome


 * Paranasal Sinus Cancer --> see Nasal Cancer


 * Parasitic Diseases


 * Parathyroid Disorders


 * Parenteral Nutrition --> see Nutritional Support


 * Parenting


 * Parkinsons Disease


 * Parotid Gland Disorders --> see Salivary Gland Disorders


 * Passive Smoking --> see Secondhand Smoke


 * Patella --> see Knee Injuries and Disorders


 * Paternity Testing --> see Genetic Testing


 * Patient Issues


 * Patients Rights --> see Patient Issues


 * Pediatrics --> see Childrens Health


 * Pelvic Inflammatory Disease


 * Pelvic Support Problems


 * Pelvis --> see Hip Injuries and Disorders


 * Penile Disorders --> see Male Genital Disorders


 * Peptic Ulcer


 * Perimenopause --> see Menopause


 * Periodontal Disease --> see Gum Disease


 * Peripheral Nerve Disorders


 * Peritoneal Dialysis --> see Dialysis-Kidney Failure


 * Persian Gulf War --> see Veterans Health


 * Pertussis --> see Whooping Cough


 * Pesticides


 * Pets and Pet Health


 * Pfiesteria Infections


 * Phantom Limb --> see Amputees


 * Pharynx Cancer --> see Head and Neck Cancer


 * Pharynx Disorders --> see Throat Disorders


 * Phenylketonuria


 * Pheochromocytoma


 * Phlebitis --> see Thrombophlebitis


 * Phobias


 * Physical Fitness --> see Exercise and Physical Fitness


 * Physical Therapy --> see Rehabilitation


 * PID --> see Pelvic Inflammatory Disease


 * Piercing and Tattoos


 * Pilonidal Cyst --> see Tailbone Disorders


 * Pimples --> see Acne


 * Pink Eye --> see Eye Diseases


 * Pinworms


 * Pituitary Disorders


 * PKU --> see Phenylketonuria


 * Plague


 * Plantar Fasciitis --> see Heel Injuries and Disorders


 * Plantar Warts --> see Warts


 * Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery


 * Pleurisy --> see Respiratory Diseases


 * PMS --> see Premenstrual Syndrome


 * Pneumocystis Carinii Infections


 * Pneumonia


 * Poison Ivy --> see Dermatitis


 * Poisoning


 * Poisons in the Home --> see Household Poisons


 * Polio and Post-Polio Syndrome


 * Polychondritis --> see Cartilage Disorders


 * Polycystic Kidney Disease --> see Kidney Diseases


 * Polycystic Ovary Syndrome --> see Ovarian Cysts


 * Polymyalgia Rheumatica


 * Polymyositis --> see Myositis


 * Porphyria


 * Portacath


 * Post-herpetic Neuralgia --> see Shingles


 * Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder


 * Postpartum Depression


 * Prader-Willi Syndrome


 * Preeclampsia


 * Pregnancy


 * Pregnancy and AIDS --> see AIDS and Pregnancy


 * Pregnancy and Diabetes --> see Diabetes and Pregnancy


 * Pregnancy and Substance Abuse


 * Pregnancy Loss


 * Pregnancy - Infections in  --> see Infections and Pregnancy


 * Pregnancy - Teen  --> see Teenage Pregnancy


 * Premature Babies


 * Premature Menopause --> see Premature Ovarian Failure


 * Premature Ovarian Failure


 * Premenstrual Syndrome


 * Prenatal Care


 * Prenatal Testing


 * Prescription Drug Abuse


 * Pressure Sores


 * Preventing Disease and Staying Healthy


 * Primary Pulmonary Hypertension --> see Pulmonary Hypertension


 * Privacy --> see Patient Issues


 * Proctitis --> see Anal and Rectal Diseases


 * Progeria --> see Metabolic Disorders


 * Progressive Supranuclear Palsy


 * Prostate Cancer


 * Prostate Diseases


 * Prosthetic Limbs --> see Amputees


 * Protective Eye Wear --> see Eye Injuries


 * Proteins --> see Dietary Proteins


 * Pruritus Ani --> see Anal and Rectal Diseases


 * Pseudogout --> see Gout and Pseudogout


 * Psoriasis


 * Psoriatic Arthritis --> see Arthritis


 * Psychiatric Disorders --> see Mental Health


 * PTSD --> see Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder


 * Pulmonary Embolism


 * Pulmonary Emphysema --> see Emphysema


 * Pulmonary Fibrosis


 * Pulmonary Hypertension


 * Pyelonephritis --> see Kidney Diseases

Health Topics:Q

 * Q Fever --> see Bacterial Infections-Biodefense and Bioterrorism


 * Quackery --> see Health Fraud

Health Topics:R

 * Rabies


 * Radiation Exposure


 * Radiation Therapy


 * Radiofrequency Ablation --> see Radiation Therapy


 * Radiology --> see Diagnostic Imaging


 * Radionuclide Scans --> see Diagnostic Imaging


 * Radiosurgery --> see Radiation Therapy


 * Radiotherapy --> see Radiation Therapy


 * Radon


 * Rape


 * Rare Diseases


 * Rash --> see Dermatitis


 * Raynauds Disease


 * Rectal Cancer --> see Colorectal Cancer


 * Rectal Diseases --> see Anal and Rectal Diseases


 * Rectal Prolapse --> see Anal and Rectal Diseases


 * Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy


 * Refractive Errors


 * Rehabilitation


 * Reiters Syndrome --> see Arthritis


 * Renal Cancer --> see Kidney Cancer


 * Renal Dialysis --> see Dialysis


 * Renal Disease --> see Kidney Diseases


 * Repetitive Motion Injuries --> see Ergonomics


 * Reproductive Health


 * Residential Care --> see Assisted Living


 * Respiratory Diseases


 * Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infections


 * Restless Legs


 * Retinal Disorders


 * Retinoblastoma --> see Eye Cancer


 * Reye Syndrome


 * Rhabdomyosarcoma --> see Soft Tissue Sarcoma


 * Rheumatoid Arthritis


 * Ringworm --> see Tinea Infections


 * Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever --> see Tick Bites


 * Rodenticides --> see Pesticides


 * Rohypnol --> see Club Drugs


 * Root Canal --> see Tooth Disorders


 * Rosacea


 * Roseola --> see Viral Infections


 * Rotator Cuff Injuries --> see Shoulder Injuries and Disorders


 * Rotavirus Infections


 * RSV Infections --> see Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infections


 * Rubella


 * Rubeola --> see Measles


 * Runaways --> see Homeless Health Concerns


 * Rural Health Concerns

Health Topics:S

 * SAD --> see Seasonal Affective Disorder


 * Safety Issues


 * Safety - Child  --> see Child Safety


 * Salivary Gland Disorders


 * Salmonella Infections


 * Salt --> see Dietary Sodium


 * Sarcoidosis


 * Sarcoma - Ewings  --> see Bone Cancer


 * Sarcoma - Soft Tissue  --> see Soft Tissue Sarcoma


 * SARS --> see Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome


 * Scabies


 * Scarlet Fever --> see Streptococcal Infections


 * Scars


 * Schizophrenia


 * School Health


 * Sciatica


 * SCID --> see Immune System and Disorders


 * Scleroderma


 * Scoliosis


 * Screening --> see Preventing Disease and Staying Healthy


 * Seasickness --> see Motion Sickness


 * Seasonal Affective Disorder


 * Secondhand Smoke


 * Seizures


 * Senility --> see Dementia


 * Seniors Fitness --> see Exercise for Seniors


 * Seniors Health Issues


 * Seniors Nutrition --> see Nutrition for Seniors


 * Sepsis


 * Septic Arthritis --> see Arthritis


 * Septic Shock --> see Sepsis


 * Septicemia --> see Sepsis


 * Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome


 * Severe Combined Immunodeficiency --> see Immune System and Disorders


 * Sexual Abuse of Children --> see Child Sexual Abuse


 * Sexual Assault --> see Rape


 * Sexual Health Issues


 * Sexually Transmitted Diseases


 * Shaken Baby Syndrome --> see Child Abuse


 * Shaking Palsy --> see Parkinsons Disease


 * Shingles


 * Shock --> see First Aid & Emergencies


 * Shoes --> see Foot Health


 * Shortness of Breath --> see Breathing Problems


 * Shoulder Injuries and Disorders


 * Shy-Drager Syndrome --> see Low Blood Pressure


 * Sickle Cell Anemia


 * SIDS --> see Sudden Infant Death Syndrome


 * Sinusitis


 * Sjogrens Syndrome


 * Skin Aging


 * Skin Cancer


 * Skin Diseases


 * Skin Pigmentation Disorders


 * Skin Rash --> see Dermatitis


 * Skull Injuries --> see Head and Brain Injuries


 * Sleep Apnea


 * Sleep Disorders


 * Slipped Disk


 * Small Intestine Cancer --> see Intestinal Cancer


 * Smallpox


 * Smelling Disorders --> see Taste and Smell Disorders


 * Smokeless Tobacco


 * Smoking


 * Smoking and Youth


 * Smoking Cessation


 * Smoking in Pregnancy --> see Pregnancy and Substance Abuse


 * Smoking - Passive  --> see Secondhand Smoke


 * Snoring


 * Snuff --> see Smokeless Tobacco


 * Social Phobia --> see Phobias


 * Sodium - Dietary  --> see Dietary Sodium


 * Soft Tissue Sarcoma


 * Sore Throat --> see Throat Disorders


 * South American Trypanosomiasis --> see Chagas Disease


 * Spasmodic Torticollis --> see Dystonia


 * Spasticity --> see Neuromuscular Disorders


 * Speech and Communication Disorders


 * Spider Bites --> see Insect Bites and Stings


 * Spider Veins --> see Varicose Veins


 * Spina Bifida


 * Spinal Cord Diseases


 * Spinal Cord Injuries


 * Spinal Diseases


 * Spinal Muscular Atrophy


 * Spinal Stenosis


 * Spit Tobacco --> see Smokeless Tobacco


 * Spleen Diseases


 * Spondylitis - Ankylosing  --> see Ankylosing Spondylitis


 * Sports Fitness


 * Sports Injuries


 * Sports Safety


 * Spouse Abuse --> see Domestic Violence


 * Sprains and Strains


 * Stammering --> see Stuttering


 * Staphylococcal Infections


 * Statistics --> see Health Statistics


 * Staying Healthy --> see Preventing Disease and Staying Healthy


 * STD --> see Sexually Transmitted Diseases


 * Steele-Richardson-Olszewski Syndrome --> see Progressive Supranuclear Palsy


 * Stem Cells and Stem Cell Transplantation


 * Stepfamilies --> see Family Issues


 * Sterility --> see Infertility


 * Sterilization --> see Birth Control


 * Steroids --> see Anabolic Steroids


 * Stills Disease --> see Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis


 * Stillbirth --> see Pregnancy Loss


 * Stomach Cancer


 * Stomach Disorders


 * Stomach Flu --> see Gastroenteritis


 * Stomach Stapling --> see Weight Loss Surgery


 * Stomach Ulcer --> see Peptic Ulcer


 * Stool Soiling --> see Toilet Training and Bedwetting


 * Strabismus --> see Eye Diseases


 * Strep Throat --> see Streptococcal Infections-Throat Disorders


 * Streptococcal Infections


 * Stress


 * Stroke


 * Stuttering


 * Substance Abuse --> see Alcoholism-Drug Abuse


 * Substance Abuse in Pregnancy --> see Pregnancy and Substance Abuse


 * Sudden Infant Death Syndrome


 * Sugar --> see Carbohydrates


 * Sugar in the Blood --> see Diabetes


 * Sugar Substitutes --> see Carbohydrates


 * Suicide


 * Sun Exposure


 * Sunburn --> see Sun Exposure


 * Sunstroke --> see Heat Illness


 * Surgery


 * Surgery - Plastic  --> see Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery


 * Swallowing Disorders --> see Dysphagia


 * Sweat


 * Sweeteners - Artificial  --> see Carbohydrates


 * Swimmers Ear --> see Ear Infections


 * Swollen Glands --> see Lymphatic Diseases


 * Syncope --> see Fainting


 * Syndrome X --> see Angina-Metabolic Syndrome X


 * Syphilis


 * Syringomyelia


 * Systemic Lupus Erythematosus --> see Lupus

Health Topics:T

 * Tachycardia --> see Arrhythmia


 * Tachypnea --> see Breathing Problems


 * Tailbone Disorders


 * Tanning --> see Sun Exposure


 * Tardive Dyskinesia --> see Movement Disorders


 * Taste and Smell Disorders


 * Tattoos --> see Piercing and Tattoos


 * Tay-Sachs Disease


 * TB --> see Tuberculosis


 * TBI --> see Head and Brain Injuries


 * Teen Development


 * Teen Health


 * Teen Mental Health


 * Teen Nutrition --> see Child Nutrition


 * Teen Sexual Health


 * Teen Violence


 * Teenage Drinking --> see Alcohol and Youth


 * Teenage Pregnancy


 * Teens Page


 * Teeth --> see Tooth Disorders


 * Temporal Arteritis --> see Polymyalgia Rheumatica


 * Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction


 * Tendinitis


 * Tennis Elbow --> see Elbow Injuries and Disorders


 * Tension Headache --> see Headache


 * Terrorist Attacks --> see Biodefense and Bioterrorism-Chemical Weapons-Disasters and Emergency Preparedness


 * Testicular Cancer


 * Testicular Disorders --> see Male Genital Disorders


 * Tetanus


 * Thalassemia --> see Anemia


 * Thoracic Outlet Syndrome


 * Throat Cancer --> see Head and Neck Cancer


 * Throat Disorders


 * Thrombocytopenia --> see Bleeding Disorders


 * Thrombophlebitis


 * Thrush --> see Candidiasis


 * Thumb Injuries --> see Hand Injuries and Disorders


 * Thymus Cancer


 * Thyroid Cancer


 * Thyroid Diseases


 * TIA --> see Transient Ischemic Attack


 * Tic Douleureux --> see Trigeminal Neuralgia


 * Tick Bites


 * Tinea Infections


 * Tinnitus


 * Tissue Donation --> see Organ Donation


 * TMJ --> see Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction


 * Tobacco - Smokeless  --> see Smokeless Tobacco


 * Toe Injuries and Disorders


 * Toilet Training and Bedwetting


 * Tongue Disorders --> see Mouth Disorders


 * Tonsillitis --> see Tonsils & Tonsillectomy


 * Tonsils & Tonsillectomy


 * Tooth Disorders


 * Tooth Whitening --> see Cosmetic Dentistry


 * Torticollis --> see Dystonia


 * Tourette Syndrome


 * Toxemia --> see Preeclampsia


 * Toxic Shock Syndrome --> see Sepsis


 * Toxoplasmosis


 * TPN --> see Nutritional Support


 * Tracheostomy --> see Critical Care


 * Traffic Accidents --> see Motor Vehicle Safety


 * Trans Fats --> see Dietary Fats


 * Transient Ischemic Attack


 * Transplantation --> see Organ Transplantation


 * Traumatic Brain Injury --> see Head and Brain Injuries


 * Travelers Health


 * Tremor


 * Tribal Health --> see Native-American Health


 * Trichomoniasis --> see Sexually Transmitted Diseases


 * Trigeminal Neuralgia


 * Triplets --> see Twins -  Triplets -  Multiple Births


 * Tropical Medicine --> see Travelers Health


 * Tuberculosis


 * Tuberous Sclerosis


 * Tularemia --> see Biodefense and Bioterrorism-Tick Bites


 * Tumor --> see Cancer


 * Tumors - Benign  --> see Benign Tumors


 * Turners Syndrome


 * Twins - Triplets -  Multiple Births


 * Type I Diabetes --> see Juvenile Diabetes


 * Type II Diabetes --> see Diabetes

Health Topics:U

 * Ulcerative Colitis


 * Ulcers --> see Peptic Ulcer


 * Ultrasound --> see Diagnostic Imaging


 * Ultraviolet Rays --> see Sun Exposure


 * Universal Precautions --> see Infection Control


 * Ureteral Cancer --> see Bladder Cancer


 * Urethral Cancer --> see Bladder Cancer


 * Urinary Bladder Cancer --> see Bladder Cancer


 * Urinary Incontinence


 * Urinary Tract Infections


 * Urine Tests --> see Laboratory Tests


 * Urostomy --> see Ostomy


 * Urticaria --> see Hives


 * Uterine Cancer


 * Uterine Diseases


 * Uterine Fibroids

Health Topics:V

 * Vaccination --> see Immunization


 * Vaginal Cancer


 * Vaginal Diseases


 * Vaginal Infections --> see Vaginal Diseases


 * Vaginismus --> see Female Sexual Dysfunction


 * Vaginitis --> see Vaginal Diseases


 * Valvular Heart Diseases --> see Heart Valve Diseases


 * Varicella-Zoster Virus --> see Chickenpox


 * Varicose Veins


 * Vascular Headache --> see Headache-Migraine


 * Vasculitis


 * Vasectomy --> see Birth Control


 * vCJD --> see Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease


 * Vegan Diet --> see Vegetarianism


 * Vegetarianism


 * Vehicle Safety --> see Motor Vehicle Safety


 * Venereal Disease --> see Sexually Transmitted Diseases


 * Ventilators --> see Critical Care


 * Vertigo --> see Dizziness and Vertigo


 * Veterans Health


 * Violence --> see Child Abuse-Domestic Violence-Elder Abuse-Teen Violence


 * Viral Hepatitis --> see Hepatitis


 * Viral Infections


 * Vision Impairment and Blindness


 * Vitamins and Minerals


 * Vitiligo


 * Vocal Cord Problems --> see Voice Disorders


 * Voice Disorders


 * Vomiting --> see Nausea and Vomiting


 * von Recklinghausens Disease --> see Neurofibromatosis


 * von Willebrand Disease --> see Bleeding Disorders


 * Vulvar Cancer


 * Vulvar Diseases --> see Vaginal Diseases

Health Topics:W

 * Warts


 * Warts - Genital  --> see HPV-Sexually Transmitted Diseases


 * Water --> see Drinking Water


 * Water Safety (Recreational)


 * Wegeners Granulomatosis


 * Weight Loss and Dieting


 * Weight Loss Surgery


 * Weight Training --> see Sports Fitness


 * West Nile Virus


 * Wheelchairs --> see Assistive Devices


 * Whiplash --> see Neck Disorders and Injuries


 * Whooping Cough


 * Wilms Tumor


 * Wilsons Disease


 * Womens Health Issues


 * Wrinkles --> see Skin Aging


 * Wrist and Arm Injuries and Disorders

Health Topics:X

 * X-Rays --> see Diagnostic Imaging

Health Topics:Y

 * Yeast Infections --> see Candidiasis


 * Yellow Fever --> see Viral Infections


 * Yersinia --> see Food Contamination and Poisoning