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Birthmarks
Learn to identify types of birthmarks by how the skin looks. Examples include café au lait spot, congenital nevus, port-wine stain and hemangioma.
Bladder infection in men
Although women are more likely to get bladder infections, men can get them, too. Learn about signs and symptoms and what could put you at risk.
Blood donation
Find out what to expect during blood donation and how your blood will be used to help others.
Blood pressure: Is it affected by cold weather?
Blood pressure generally is higher in the winter than in the summer. Discover why.
Bulging disk vs. herniated disk: What's the difference?
Compared with a bulging disk, a herniated disk is more likely to cause pain because it protrudes farther and is more likely to compress nerve roots.
Bump on the head: When is it a serious head injury?
Even a minor injury to the scalp or forehead can cause a large lump. Find out when it's time to see a healthcare professional.
COVID-19 and pets: Can dogs and cats get COVID-19?
Find out how COVID-19 can affect dogs and cats, what you can do to protect your pet, and how to care for your pet if it becomes sick.
Cellulitis infection: Is it contagious?
Cellulitis — a common, potentially serious bacterial skin infection — is not directly contagious.
Cervical cysts: Can they be cancerous?
Cervical cysts usually aren't cancerous. Some types of cervical cysts are so common that they're considered a normal feature of cervical anatomy.
Cigar smoking: Safer than cigarette smoking?
Despite what you might think, cigars aren't that different from cigarettes. Like cigarettes, cigars contain nicotine, tobacco and cancer-causing chemicals.
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