Mar 25, 2025 · Living wills and other advance directives describe your treatment preferences in end-of-life situations when you can't speak for yourself.

Jul 29, 2025 · Diagnosis You may start by seeing your primary care provider to find out if your anxiety could be related to your physical health. He or she can check for signs of an underlying medical …

Jun 11, 2022 · Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) occurs when a blood clot (thrombus) forms in one or more of the deep veins in the body, usually in the legs. Deep vein thrombosis can cause leg pain or swelling.

Dec 19, 2023 · Overview Spina bifida is a condition that occurs when the spine and spinal cord don't form properly. It's a type of neural tube defect. The neural tube is the structure in a developing …

May 17, 2025 · Muscular dystrophy is a group of diseases that causes muscles to become weaker and lose mass over time. The condition is caused by changes in the genes that make proteins needed to …

Aug 30, 2024 · Endometriosis (en-doe-me-tree-O-sis) is an often-painful condition in which tissue that is similar to the inner lining of the uterus grows outside the uterus. It often affects the ovaries, fallopian …

Nov 1, 2022 · The two main forms of calcium supplements are carbonate and citrate. Calcium carbonate is cheapest and therefore often a good first choice. Other forms of calcium in supplements include …

Jan 1, 2026 · For oral dosage forms (capsules, liquid, and tablets): For epilepsy: Adults and children 12 years of age and older—At first, 300 milligrams (mg) 3 times per day. Your doctor may adjust your …

Dec 24, 2025 · Learn about skin cancer, including basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma. Find out about symptoms, treatments and ways to lower your risk.

Nov 30, 2023 · Causes Tooth decay causes cavities. This is a process that occurs over time. Here's how tooth decay happens: Plaque forms. Dental plaque is a clear sticky film that coats your teeth. It's due …