Gynecology Tests & Procedures See All  Cervical Biopsy in Gynecology Tests & Procedures A cervical biopsy is a procedure to remove tissue from the cervix to test for abnormal or precancerous conditions, or cervical cancer. ...more  Colposcopy in Gynecology Tests & Procedures Your healthcare provider uses colposcopy to view the opening to the uterus, called the cervix, and the vagina. Your provider uses an instrument with a magnifying lens and a light, called a colposcope.

Stroke See All  Stroke in Stroke A stroke, or brain attack, happens when blood flow to your brain is stopped. It is an emergency situation. ...more  Tests to Diagnose a Stroke in Stroke Tests that may be used to help diagnose a stroke include a CT scan or MRI, and an electroencephalogram. ...more  Rehabilitation for Stroke in Stroke A helpful guide to understanding stroke rehab programs....more  Types of Stroke in Stroke Strokes are classified as either ischemic or hemorrhagic. Ischemic strokes are caused by the blockage of an artery.

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.

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  Maintaining Weight Loss in Treating Obesity Keeping extra weight off needs effort and commitment, just as losing weight does....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

Obesity See All Understanding Obesity See All Obesity & Other Health Problems See All Treating Obesity See All Deciding on 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.

Osteoporosis See All Understanding Osteoporosis See All Orthopedic Tests and Procedures See All  Osteoporosis in Understanding Osteoporosis Osteoporosis is a disease that causes weak, thinning bones. This leaves the bones at greater risk of breaking. The bones most often affected are the hips, spine, and wrists. ...more  Bone Density Test in Understanding Osteoporosis A bone density test measures the strength and density of your bones as you approach menopause and, when the test is repeated sometime later, can help determine how quickly you are losing bone mass and density.

Plastic Surgery See All  Breast Augmentation Surgery in Plastic Surgery Breast augmentation surgery increases the size or the fullness of the breasts using sacs filled with fluid or gel. These sacs are called breast implants. Learn what to expect before, during, and after this surgery. ...more  Overview of Plastic Surgery in Plastic Surgery Plastic surgery is a surgical specialty involved with the improvement in a person's appearance and reconstruction of facial and body tissue defects caused by illness, trauma, or birth disorders.

Sports Injuries See All  Exercise in Sports Injuries Physical activity is an important action that people can engage in to improve their health. Experts advise getting at least 150 minutes to 300 minutes of moderate-intensity, aerobic physical activity every week for major health benefits. ...more  Runner’s Knee in Sports Injuries Runner's knee means that you have dull pain around the front of the knee (patella). This is where the knee connects with the lower end of the thighbone (femur).

Urinary Problems See All  Cystocele in Urinary Problems When the wall between the bladder and the vagina weakens, the bladder may drop or sag into the vagina. This disorder in women is called cystocele. ...more  Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs) in Urinary Problems Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are infections in any part of the urinary tract. They are a common health problem that affects millions of people each year. Women are especially prone to UTIs. ...more  Interstitial Cystitis in Urinary Problems Interstitial cystitis is an inflamed or irritated bladder wall.

Women's Health Issues See All Breast Health See All Gynecological Health See All Heart Disease and Stroke See All Obesity See All Osteoporosis See All Plastic Surgery See All Conditions of Concern to Women See All Sports Injuries See All  Anatomy of the Breasts in Understanding Breast Health A closer look at the structure of the breast....more  Normal Breast Development and Changes in Understanding Breast Health Breast development happens in certain stages during a woman's life: first before birth, and again at puberty and later during the childbearing years.