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A formation of fibrous tissues.

When a person can't breathe due to a blocked airway.

Learn how radiopharmaceuticals are used in nuclear medicine to diagnose conditions and treat diseases. Find out more about these targeted radioactive medicines.

The most common cause of a sore throat, usually from an infection.

The gradual loss of the kidneys' ability to work.

A group of conditions involving the connective tissue.

This type of hearing loss involves damage to the inner ear or the nerve from the ear to the brain.

The need to pass urine many times during the day, the night or both.

A type of cancer that occurs in the anal canal, a short tube at the end of the rectum.

Explore how plexiform neurofibromas are diagnosed and treated using advanced imaging, genetic testing, and a range of medical and surgical options.

A cancer that starts in the neuroendocrine cells.

Off-center position of the wall between the nostrils, making one entry into the nose, also known as the nasal passage, smaller.

Urinating frequently at night.

"Natural" on the label doesn't mean safe in your body. Learn the truth behind the natural health trend � and what actually works.

Not all health information you see online is helpful. Learn how to spot fear tactics, false claims and clickbait cures before they harm your health.

This slow-growing brain tumor is most common in children and teens. Find out the symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment options and prognosis, plus answers to common questions.

Collapse of the windpipe happens most often in infants, but it can occur at any age. This condition makes it hard to breathe and can be life-threatening.

Learn about the procedures used to treat rectal cancer, from the very simple to the highly complex.

Swelling of the tonsils, the two oval-shaped pads of tissue at the back of the throat.

Radiation therapy, also called radiotherapy, is a type of treatment for prostate cancer. This treatment uses beams or particles of intense energy to kill cancer cells.