Heart Disease See All  Anatomy and Function of the Coronary Arteries in Heart Disease Detailed information and illustrations about the 2 coronary arteries, which supply blood to the heart muscle. ...more  Coronary Heart Disease in Heart Disease A person with coronary heart disease has an accumulation of fatty deposits in the coronary arteries. These deposits narrow the arteries and can decrease or block the flow of blood to the heart.

Heart Disease and Stroke See All Heart Disease See All Stroke See All Cardiovascular Tests & Procedures See All  Anatomy and Function of the Coronary Arteries in Heart Disease Detailed information and illustrations about the 2 coronary arteries, which supply blood to the heart muscle. ...more  Coronary Heart Disease in Heart Disease A person with coronary heart disease has an accumulation of fatty deposits in the coronary arteries. These deposits narrow the arteries and can decrease or block the flow of blood to the heart.

Obesity & Other Health Problems See All  Metabolic Syndrome in Obesity & Other Health Problems Metabolic syndrome is a condition that includes the presence of a cluster of risk factors specific for cardiovascular disease. Metabolic syndrome greatly raises the risk of developing diabetes, heart disease, stroke, or all three. ...more  Type 2 Diabetes in Obesity & Other Health Problems When your body can't make enough insulin or can't use insulin, it is called type 2 diabetes. Insulin helps the cells in the body absorb glucose, or sugar, for energy.

Treating Obesity See All  Medical Treatment for Obesity in Treating Obesity Medical treatment can help with weight loss if your own efforts are unsuccessful—or if you have a medical condition that makes it crucial to lose weight. ...more  Obesity Treatment Overview in Treating Obesity Whatever treatment plan a person follows, losing weight slowly will be more effective and healthy over the long-term. ...more

Types Of Surgery See All  Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass Weight-Loss Surgery in Types Of Surgery Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) is a type of weight-loss surgery. Weight-loss surgery is also called bariatric surgery. It's often done as a laparoscopic surgery, with small incisions in the abdomen. ...more  Gastric Restrictive Surgery in Types Of Surgery Gastric restrictive surgery is a type of bariatric surgery or weight loss surgery. It limits the amount of food you can eat. This surgery may be used to treat severe obesity when diet, exercise, and medicine have failed. ...more

Understanding Obesity See All  Overview of Obesity in Understanding Obesity Obesity is a serious, chronic disease that can inflict substantial harm to a person’s health. Learn about obesity causes and obesity health effects. ...more  Finding Out Your Body Mass Index (BMI) in Understanding Obesity Your BMI gives a fairly accurate assessment of how much of your body is composed of fat. ...more

Obesity  See All Understanding Obesity See All Obesity & Other Health Problems See All Treating Obesity See All Deciding On Surgery See All Types Of Surgery See All  Overview of Obesity in Understanding Obesity Obesity is a serious, chronic disease that can inflict substantial harm to a person’s health. Learn about obesity causes and obesity health effects. ...more  Finding Out Your Body Mass Index (BMI) in Understanding Obesity Your BMI gives a fairly accurate assessment of how much of your body is composed of fat.

About Prostate Cancer See All  Anatomy of the Prostate Gland in About Prostate Cancer Details about the size, location, and function of the prostate gland, including a diagram. ...more  Prostate Cancer: Coping with Your Diagnosis in About Prostate Cancer When a man is diagnosed with prostate cancer, it's normal for him to feel scared, angry, or depressed. ...more  Prostate Cancer: Tips for Family Members in About Prostate Cancer What can you do to help the loved one in your life with prostate cancer? Keep the lines of communication open. ...more

Prostate Tests & Procedures See All  Prostate Biopsy in Prostate Tests & Procedures A prostate biopsy is done after other tests show that there may be a problem with the prostate gland. It is the best method to diagnose prostate cancer. Read on to learn what to expect before, during, and after the procedure. ...more  Prostate/Rectal Ultrasound in Prostate Tests & Procedures A prostate or rectal ultrasound is an imaging test that uses sound waves to look at your prostate or your rectum.

Understanding Prostate Health See All  Anatomy of the Prostate Gland in Understanding Prostate Health Details about the size, location, and function of the prostate gland, including a diagram. ...more