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Learn more about prevention, symptoms, complications and treatment of spider bites, which are usually harmless.

Learn more about surgery to treat heart valve disease, which involves repairing or replacing affected heart valves.

Taking a nap can be good your health. Find out how to make the most of a nap.

An aneurysm in the lower part of the aorta can grow slowly and silently. Know the symptoms of this dangerous condition and the treatment.

Stress relievers can help restore calm to your chaotic life. When stress gets out of control, try these tips for quick relief.

Learn about this complex operation that's used to treat pancreatic cancer and other digestive system conditions. Find out what to expect during recovery.

Learn about symptoms, treatments and prevention of this common vaginal condition.

Learn what's involved in this treatment for varicose veins, including the risks.

Find out how hormone therapy is used to treat breast cancer. Learn about risks and what to expect during this treatment for ER and PR positive breast cancers.

A bacterial infection at the tip of the tooth root usually occurs from an untreated dental cavity, an injury or prior dental work.

This surgery removes the large intestine. It's often done to treat ulcerative colitis and other bowel conditions.

This serious mental health problem affects how your teenager thinks, feels and behaves, and can cause emotional, functional and physical problems.

An inflamed, red eye can be a minor nuisance — but sometimes it means a more serious problem. Find out about symptoms, treatment and prevention for this potentially dangerous eye condition.

Find out when and how to help your child stop thumb sucking.

This lung condition causes low oxygen levels and shortness of breath in people who have advanced liver disease.

This genetic condition causes tumors on nerve tissue. Surgery and other therapies can manage symptoms.

Find out what to expect during this skin cancer surgery that involves removing thin layers of skin until only cancer-free tissue remains.

Learn the symptoms of this mental health condition, and ways to manage worry and fear that interfere with your daily activities.

This symptom overview covers the definition and possible causes of excess tearing.