Staying healthy
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VLDL cholesterol: Is it harmful?
Like LDL cholesterol, very-low-density lipoprotein (VLDL) cholesterol is considered a type of 'bad' cholesterol.
Vaccines for adults: Which do you need?
Vaccines offer protection from infectious diseases. Find out how to stay on top of the vaccines recommended for adults.
Varicose veins
This common condition causes lines or cords to develop under the skin. Learn self-care steps to take and what treatments there are.
Vascular dementia
Learn more about this stroke-related type of dementia that causes memory loss and reasoning problems. Prevention is possible, and good heart health is key.
Vertebral tumor
Vertebral tumors grow in the bones of the spine, causing pain and weakening the spinal column. Read more about how they’re managed, and what to expect.
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: Alzheimer's drug shows early promise
A new drug that's being studied in clinical trials may help slow the progression of Alzheimer's disease.
Video: Endovenous thermal ablation
Video showing endovenous thermal ablation procedure to treat varicose veins.
Video: Heart and circulatory system
Watch this video to see how a healthy heart works.
Video: How cancer spreads
Watch this video to see how cancer spreads (metastasizes).
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