Page 481 | Go to your doctor prepared. Discover easy-to-understand, concise articles on hundreds of medical diseases and conditions.

Page 483 | Go to your doctor prepared. Discover easy-to-understand, concise articles on hundreds of medical diseases and conditions.

Common symptoms of a Colles fracture include tenderness and swelling at the site of the fracture. The area may be discolored due to bruising, and the wrist may look deformed or appear to be out of ...

In rare cases, the immune system produces unique antibodies that attack the body’s own cells and tissues. These autoantibodies are responsible for autoimmune diseases. Rather than ignoring them like ...

Ovulation occurs each time a woman’s ovary releases a mature egg during the menstrual cycle. It usually takes place around two weeks, or midway, into the cycle. Ovulation bleeding is non-menstrual ...

When two people get married, it's a happy celebration of love and hope. Two families become formally joined, and the couple has one of the most memorable days of their lives. If you don't want to be ...

Of each type, the third is the least severe. Hearing loss in type 3 Usher syndrome begins during childhood or the early teenage years, rather than being present at birth. Vision loss can vary greatly ...

Everyone has taken a selfie at least once in their life, but sometimes snapping a quick pic with duck lips can pose a very dangerous threat. Tourists have taken selfies to a whole new level — ...

Ford should have taken a long nap in the 1970s; honestly, they wouldn't have done any worse with their car manufacturing. The Maverick was sold from 1970 to 77, as Ford's response to the increasing ...

Breast, abdominal, and reconstructive surgery are significantly more likely to cause seromas. Flap surgeries, which involve taking tissue from one part of the body and relocating it, often cause this ...

Home treatments for one-sided lower back pain can help alleviate the issue while the body heals. Icing the affected area and then warming it can dramatically reduce the pain. Nonsteroidal ...

Breast cancer is one of the most commonly diagnosed cancers worldwide—and early awareness can make a major difference. Whether you’re concerned about symptoms, looking into screening options, or just ...