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Asthma- Using a Peak Flow Meter
A peak flow meter for asthma is like a thermometer for a fever - it helps you keep track of what's going on inside your lungs by measuring airflow out of the lungs.
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Breast Pain (Mastalgia)
There are 2 main types of breast pain. The most common type is linked to the menstrual cycle and is almost always hormonal.
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Infectious Mononucleosis
Infectious mononucleosis causes swollen lymph glands, fever, sore throat, and chronic fatigue.
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Mad Cow Disease (Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy)
BSE is a cattle disease, and vCJD is the equivalent disease in humans. Both are fatal brain diseases. Researchers believe that people become infected by eating beef contaminated with BSE.
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Maintaining Weight Loss
Keeping extra weight off needs effort and commitment, just as losing weight does.
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Major Depression
Depression is a serious mood disorder. It touches every part of your life and is caused by a chemical imbalance in your brain. Treatment involves medicine and counseling.
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Malaria
Malaria is caused by a parasite. It is passed to humans by the bite of an infected Anopheles mosquito.
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Male Infertility
Male infertility means that a man has a problem with his reproductive system. It means he can't start a pregnancy with a female partner. Read on to learn about causes, diagnosis, and treatment.
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Mammograms and Breast Health
Detailed information on mammograms, including the different types, how a mammogram is done, and recommended screening guidelines.
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Manage Your Medicines
Detailed information on learning to manage your medicine, especially if you are taking several medicines and treating different conditions.