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Adenomyosis
Displaced endometrial tissue from adenomyosis can cause an enlarged uterus and painful, heavy periods.
Adjuvant therapy: Treatment to keep cancer from returning
Treatments given in addition to your primary cancer therapy can help reduce the risk of cancer recurrence.
Adrenalectomy
Learn what to expect from this surgery that involves removing an adrenal gland.
Air travel during pregnancy: Is it safe?
Consider these guidelines if you need to fly while you're pregnant.
Albuterol side effects: Can I avoid them?
Albuterol side effects — Managing reactions to quick-relief asthma medication.
Allergy medications and pregnancy: What's safe?
Find out what medicines can help you manage allergies while you're pregnant.
Allergy medications: Know your options
Learn more about allergy medications. Find out what they do and how they can help your symptoms.
Alli weight-loss pill: Does it work?
Alli is an over-the-counter weight-loss pill that keeps your body from absorbing all of the fat in food. Learn about the drug's benefits and side effects.
Alpha blockers
Learn how this type of blood pressure medicine works and how it also can ease symptoms of an enlarged prostate.
Alzheimer's and dementia: What's the difference?
The terms 'Alzheimer's disease' and 'dementia' are often used to mean the same thing — but here's the real difference between them.
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