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Enlarged spleen (splenomegaly)
Learn about what your spleen does and what can happen if it becomes enlarged.
Ear tubes
Learn about the procedure for placing ear tubes used to treat middle ear problems.
Lumpectomy
Learn what to expect from this breast-conserving surgical procedure.
Diskectomy
This surgical procedure removes the damaged portion of a herniated disk in the spine. It's most effective for pain radiating down the arms or legs.
Erectile dysfunction and diabetes: Take control today
Learn strategies to prevent or treat this common and frustrating potential complication of diabetes.
Enlarged prostate: Does diet play a role?
Lifestyle factors such as diet appear to play a role in benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). See what lifestyle changes may help with symptoms.
Kleptomania
If you have this impulse control disorder, you can't resist urges to steal items that you generally don't really need and that usually have little value.
Hydrocele
Find out more about the symptoms, causes and treatments for this swelling in the scrotum.
Iron deficiency in children: Prevention tips for parents
Learn how much of this key mineral your child needs and what the health risks of not getting enough are.
Arteriovenous malformation
In this condition, a tangle of blood vessels affects the flow of blood and oxygen. Treatment can help.
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