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Ankle swelling during pregnancy: What helps?
Try these tips to prevent and treat swelling of the ankles during pregnancy.
Angelman syndrome
Learn about this genetic disorder that causes developmental delays, problems with speech and other symptoms.
Amniocentesis
Find out about this prenatal test that checks the fluid surrounding the baby during pregnancy.
Amenorrhea
Absence of menstruation (amenorrhea) may be linked to an underlying, treatable problem. Learn about amenorrhea causes and when to seek help.
Alzheimer's and dementia: What's the difference?
The terms 'Alzheimer's disease' and 'dementia' are often used to mean the same thing — but here's the real difference between them.
Allergy skin tests
Considering skin testing for your allergies? Learn about the risks, results and what to expect during testing.
Allergy medications and pregnancy: What's safe?
Find out what medicines can help you manage allergies while you're pregnant.
Allergies and asthma: They often occur together
Allergies and asthma? Find out how to control both conditions.
Albinism
In this group of inherited disorders, the body makes little or no melanin, a pigment that determines hair, skin and eye color and vision development.
Airplane ear
That fullness in your ear when on an airplane that's climbing or descending results from uneven air pressure between your middle ear and the environment.
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