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Postpartum complications: What you need to know
Learn about self-care after childbirth and the symptoms of a possible problem.
Prostate cancer metastasis: Where does prostate cancer spread?
Prostate cancer can spread (metastasize) just about anywhere in the body, but it's most likely to spread to the lymph nodes and bones.
Ovarian cysts and infertility: A connection?
Certain types of ovarian cysts can contribute to fertility problems.
Phantosmia: What causes olfactory hallucinations?
Phantosmia is often due to a head injury or upper respiratory infection.
Wisdom tooth removal
If you don't have enough room in your mouth for wisdom teeth, or they're painful, infected or cause other dental problems, they may need to be removed.
Guillain-Barre syndrome
This rare autoimmune disorder affects the nerves, causing weakness and tingling in the arms and legs that rapidly spreads throughout the body.
Hyperinflated lungs: What does it mean?
If you can’t breathe out well, as in COPD, air may get trapped inside your lungs. As you breathe in more air over time, your lungs get too big and stiff.
Pneumonia
Pneumonia — Learn about the symptoms, causes and treatment of this serious lung infection.
Chronic pelvic pain
Ongoing pain in the pelvis can be a symptom of another disease or a condition in its own right. Learn how it's diagnosed and treated.
Belly fat in men: Why weight loss matters
Belly fat can be dangerous. Understand why and how to get rid of it.
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