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Bulimia nervosa
In this serious eating disorder, people lose control and eat large amounts of food. Then they get rid of it in unhealthy ways by purging, such as vomiting.
Cervical cancer
Screening with Pap tests can reduce the risk of this cancer that begins in the cervix. Learn more about symptoms, causes, prevention and treatment.
MCAD deficiency
This inherited genetic disorder prevents the breakdown of certain fats needed for energy, leading to dangerously low blood sugar levels if not treated.
Scorpion sting
Scorpion stings are painful but rarely life-threatening. Young children and older adults are most at risk of serious complications.
Prostatectomy
Learn about surgical options and advances in prostatectomy, including robotic surgery, as well as the risks involved with each approach.
Tubal ligation
Thinking of getting your tubes tied? This surgery offers a permanent form of birth control. Know the risks and what to expect.
Breast cancer surgery
Learn about the types of operations used to treat breast cancer, including lumpectomy, mastectomy, lymph node surgery and breast reconstruction.
Minipill (progestin-only birth control pill)
This oral contraceptive, sometimes called the minipill, contains only the hormone progestin and no estrogen.
Testicular exam
Examining your testicles regularly can help you notice changes when they occur and identify testicular problems.
Kleptomania
If you have this impulse control disorder, you can't resist urges to steal items that you generally don't really need and that usually have little value.
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