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Atypical cells: Are they cancer?
Atypical cells appear abnormal, but they aren't necessarily cancerous.
Auditory processing disorder (APD)
This type of hearing loss involves the brain. Learn about ways that can help people with the condition hear better.
Axona: Medical food to treat Alzheimer's
Axona — Can a supplement treat Alzheimer's disease?
BRCA gene test for breast and ovarian cancer risk
Find out what to expect if you're considering a blood test to determine if you have an increased risk of breast cancer. Learn what your results might mean.
Balance exercises
Balance exercises can improve your balance and help prevent falls. See how they're done.
Barium enema
Find out how to prepare and what to expect if your doctor has recommended a barium enema.
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.
Belly fat in men: Why weight loss matters
Belly fat can be dangerous. Understand why and how to get rid of it.
Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)
This common problem, also known as an enlarged prostate, can be treated.
Bent penis
Learn what can cause a curved erection and when you may need to see a health care provider.
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