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Belly fat in men: Why weight loss matters
Belly fat can be dangerous. Understand why and how to get rid of it.
Bedsores (pressure ulcers)
These areas of damaged skin and tissue are caused by sustained pressure — often from a bed or wheelchair — that reduces blood flow to vulnerable areas of the body.
Basal cell carcinoma
Learn about symptoms, treatment and prevention of this common skin cancer that often occurs on the head and neck.
Balance exercises
Balance exercises can improve your balance and help prevent falls. See how they're done.
Bacterial vs. viral infections: How do they differ?
Understand the differences between bacterial and viral infections.
Avulsion fracture: How is it treated?
Surgery is rarely needed to reattach a small chunk of bone when it gets pulled away from the main part of the bone by a tendon or ligament.
Atrial fibrillation
A fast, pounding heartbeat could be due to AFib, a type of heart rhythm problem. Know the warning signs and when treatment is needed.
Asthma: Steps in testing and diagnosis
Think you or your child might have asthma? Here's what's involved in making a diagnosis.
Asthma: Limit asthma attacks caused by colds or flu
If you have asthma, find out how to keep your sneeze from turning into a wheeze due to colds or flu.
Asthma treatment: 3 steps to better asthma control
Follow this three-step approach to keep symptoms under control and prevent attacks.
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