Children's health
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Recurring strep throat: When is tonsillectomy useful?
Tonsillectomy may sometimes be needed in children who have recurring strep throat infections.
Radiation therapy for breast cancer
Find out why doctors use radiation treat breast cancer. Learn what to expect and the side effects of breast cancer radiation, including proton therapy.
Radiation therapy
Radiation therapy is a common means of treating many types of cancer. Find out what to expect during your radiation therapy treatment.
Quit-smoking products: Boost your chance of success
Many quit-smoking products are available and using one or more can greatly increase your chance of success. Check out your options.
Puncture wounds: First aid
With a puncture wound, stop the bleeding, and clean, medicate and cover it. If the wound is severe or becomes infected, seek medical help.
Pulmonary vein isolation
This type of cardiac ablation uses heat or cold energy to treat atrial fibrillation. Learn how it's done and when you might need this treatment.
Puberty blockers for transgender and gender-diverse youth
Understand how puberty blockers work to suppress puberty. Learn about their benefits, side effects and long-term effects.
Psychotherapy
Also called talk therapy, this is an approach for treating mental health issues by talking with a psychologist, psychiatrist or another mental health provider.
Proton therapy
Learn about this newer form of radiation therapy, used to treat cancer and noncancerous tumors, and how it's different from X-ray radiation.
Prostatectomy
Learn about surgical options and advances in prostatectomy, including robotic surgery, as well as the risks involved with each approach.
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