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Delusional parasitosis
Learn more about this condition and positive steps you can take to manage the symptoms.
Delayed ejaculation
Learn what can cause delayed or absent ejaculation and how it can be treated.
Degenerative changes in the spine: Is this arthritis?
Degenerative changes in the spine visible on X-rays indicate osteoarthritis of the spine.
Cryotherapy for prostate cancer
Find out how very cold temperatures are used to freeze tissue and treat prostate cancer. Learn about the side effects and potential benefits of cryotherapy.
Concussion in children: What are the symptoms?
Whether your child's concussion is mild or severe, allow time to recover.
Colon cleansing: Is it helpful or harmful?
Get the facts before you try this technique that's popular among some people who practice alternative medicine, who claim it has many health benefits.
Colloidal silver supplements: Are they safe?
Colloidal silver supplements are often promoted as cure-alls, but evidence of effectiveness is lacking. Side effects range from change in skin color to organ damage.
Cold or allergy: Which is it?
Although colds and seasonal allergies share some of the same symptoms, they are very different diseases. Learn how to tell the difference.
Clinical depression: What does that mean?
The term "clinical depression" means severe, persistent depression. It's also called major depression or major depressive disorder.
Circumcision (male)
Learn about the benefits and risks of surgery to remove the skin that covers the tip of the penis.
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