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Broken foot
This injury is painful but rarely needs surgery for repair. Healing can take weeks to months.
Overactive bladder
Learn how you can get relief for sudden urges to urinate, which may point to overactive bladder or urinary incontinence.
Bedsores (pressure ulcers)
These areas of damaged skin and tissue are caused by sustained pressure — often from a bed or wheelchair — that reduces blood flow to vulnerable areas of the body.
Sunburn
Learn more about how UV rays harm your skin and what you can do for symptom sunburn relief and how to protect yourself from sun exposure.
Down syndrome
Down syndrome is a genetic disorder caused when abnormal cell division results in extra genetic material from chromosome 21.
Breast lift
Learn more about this procedure that reshapes and raises the breasts.
Diskectomy
This surgical procedure removes the damaged portion of a herniated disk in the spine. It's most effective for pain radiating down the arms or legs.
Otoplasty
Learn about this cosmetic procedure, which is done to change the appearance of your ears. Understand risks and what results to expect after surgery.
Withdrawal method (coitus interruptus)
The withdrawal method — pulling the penis out of the vagina before ejaculation — isn't the most effective birth control. Learn about the pros and cons.
Bioidentical hormones: Are they safer?
There's no evidence that bioidentical hormones are safer than standard hormone therapy for menopause.
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