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Cryotherapy for prostate cancer
Find out how very cold temperatures are used to freeze tissue and treat prostate cancer. Learn about the side effects and potential benefits of cryotherapy.
Lumpectomy
Learn what to expect from this breast-conserving surgical procedure.
Hydrocephalus
Learn about this potentially fatal condition that causes fluid buildup in the brain. It can cause a range of symptoms, from headaches to poor balance.
COVID-19: Long-term effects
Learn about the possible long-term effects of COVID-19.
Can vitamin D protect against coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)?
Find out what the research says about vitamin D and coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).
Isometric exercises: Good for strength training?
Learn more about isometric exercises that contract a particular muscle or group of muscles.
Hemorrhoids during pregnancy: What's the best treatment?
Know how to relieve painful, swollen veins in the anus and rectum during pregnancy.
Prostatitis: Can sexual activity make it worse?
Some men with prostatitis have pain with ejaculation or sexual activity.
Constipation
Learn how to prevent and treat infrequent or painful passing of stool.
Intracranial hematoma
This collection of blood within the skull is a serious, possibly life-threatening, complication of a head injury.
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