Labor and delivery
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VBAC: Know the pros and cons
VBAC — vaginal birth after cesarean — is possible for many women. Know what to consider before choosing this option for delivery.
VLDL cholesterol: Is it harmful?
Like LDL cholesterol, very-low-density lipoprotein (VLDL) cholesterol is considered a type of 'bad' cholesterol.
Vaginal agenesis
In this rare condition that occurs before birth, the vagina doesn't develop and the uterus may only develop partially or not at all. Learn about treatment.
Vaginal tears in childbirth
Vaginal tears during childbirth are common. Learn about different kinds of vaginal tears and how they can be treated.
Vascular rings
Learn more about this condition in which malformations of the aortic arch encircle the windpipe and esophagus and can press against them.
Ventricular fibrillation
Without fast treatment, this heart rhythm problem can cause death within minutes. Learn the symptoms of VFib and what actions to take to save a life.
Vertebral tumor
Learn about these tumors that grow in the bones of the spine, causing pain and weakening the spinal column. Find out about diagnosis and treatment.
Video: 3 things you didn't know about cold sores
Cold sores on the lips can be embarrassing and tough to hide. Most people who are infected with the virus that causes cold sores never develop symptoms.
Video: An asthma attack
What happens to your airways during an asthma attack?
Video: Heart and circulatory system
Watch this video to see how a healthy heart works.
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