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Telehealth: Technology meets health care
From patient portals to wearable monitoring devices, telehealth gives you the tools to better manage your health. Are you taking advantage of these tools?
Thalassemia
Some forms of this inherited blood disorder usually show up before the age of 2, often causing anemia. More severe forms of the disease require regular blood transfusions.
Transgender facts
Know the basics about sex and gender, including common terms and definitions.
Triglycerides: Why do they matter?
Like cholesterol, triglycerides can cause health problems. Here's how to lower your triglycerides.
Types of dermatitis
Learn to identify types of dermatitis by how the skin looks. Examples include atopic dermatitis, contact dermatitis and seborrheic dermatitis.
Types of psoriasis
Learn to identify types of psoriasis, such as guttate psoriasis and scalp psoriasis, by appearance.
VLDL cholesterol: Is it harmful?
Like LDL cholesterol, very-low-density lipoprotein (VLDL) cholesterol is considered a type of 'bad' cholesterol.
Ventricular septal defect (VSD)
In this heart problem present at birth, there is a hole between the two lower heart chambers. Know the symptoms and when surgery is needed.
Vertebral tumor
Vertebral tumors grow in the bones of the spine, causing pain and weakening the spinal column. Read more about how they’re managed, and what to expect.
Video: 3 things you didn't know about cold sores
Cold sores on the lips can be embarrassing and tough to hide. Most people who are infected with the virus that causes cold sores never develop symptoms.
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