Women's life stages
Learning Center
Menopause
Find out about this major life change and learn how to manage hot flashes and other menopause symptoms.
Meningioma
This is the most common type of tumor that forms in the head and may affect the brain. Find out about symptoms, diagnosis and treatment.
Median arcuate ligament syndrome (MALS)
Stomach pain after eating isn't always indigestion. It could be MALS, also called celiac artery compression. Know the warning symptoms.
Marfan syndrome
This inherited disorder affects the skeleton and the eyes. It can also harm the large blood vessel that carries blood from the heart to the rest of the body.
Malignant hyperthermia
This rare genetic disorder triggers a severe reaction to certain anesthesia drugs, causing rigid muscles, high fever, fast heart rate and rapid breathing.
Malaria
Learn about the symptoms, causes, treatment, and prevention of this infectious disease transmitted to humans through mosquito bites.
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.
Lewy body dementia
This common dementia is caused by a buildup of proteins in the brain. It affects thinking, memory and movement.
Kyphosis
This excessive forward rounding of the back is often caused by osteoporosis in older women. Spinal malformations can cause kyphosis in infants or teens.
Knee pain
Learn about this common complaint, which can result from an injury or medical condition, and find out which treatments may help.
Refine Your Search
Type
- All
- Disease
Gender
Age
- All
- 65 to 80 older
- 45 to 64 middle
- 19 to 44 younger
- 13 to 18 years teen
- 80 and over
- 06 to 12 years elementary/preteen
- 03 to 5 years preschool
- 02 months to 2 years infant/toddler
- 00 birth to 01 month newborn
- 29 to 40 middle
- 02 to 15 months infant