HealthCentralcm.own.healthcentralgeneralhealthnonenone2001Healthcentral.com is one of the most trusted sources of medical information and up to date news and contains a doctor-approved health encyclopedia of diseases and conditions, the ability to find symptoms and treatments. Also drug information with side effects and interactions./home/sites/healthcentralwww.healthcentral.com/HealthCentral : Health Encyclopedia Index - AHealthcentral.com is one of the most trusted sources of medical information and up to date news and contains a doctor-approved health encyclopedia of diseases and conditions, the ability to find symptoms and treatments. Also drug information with side effects and interactions.health,pregnancy,medical research,medical information,health library,prevention,disease,health care,healthcare,health information,healthcare information,health care information,cancer,diabetes,depression,asthma,medical,library,cholesterol,herpes,bipolar,medical videos,drug information center,back painHealth Encyclopedia Index - AHealthCentralHealth Encyclopedia Index - Ahttp://www.healthcentral.com/encyclopedia/408/index_A.htmlhttp://www.healthcentral.com/encyclopedia/408/index_A_pf.htmlIndex Page179114Health Encyclopedia Index - Aindex_A.htmlHealth Encyclopedia Index - AfalseA - Health Encyclopedia ArticlesAAbdominoplastyAbdominoplasty2007-10-20 07:07:56.0HealthCentral2008-05-13 20:37:14.0AcidophilusAdhesionsAmebiasisAnkle SprainsHungry Heart
Diet. It's at the heart of a healthy life. Learn about tools that can keep your diet heart-healthy.
Power Out FatWatch this video to find out about a new method of liposuction that can help reduce cholesterol and help you become more active.
Soy - Many Forms, Many BenefitsLearn how different forms of soy can lead to tastier dishes and healthier diets.Soy - Health Benefits ExplainedRead about the many healthy benefits of soy.Gastroesophageal Reflux DiseasePPI Therapy

Proton pump inhibitors are drugs which reduce acid secretion of the stomach. Watch this animation to see how PPI helps block acid.

 

Aciphex - Drug DescriptionRabeprazoleNexium - Drug DescriptionEsomeprazolePrevacid - Drug DescriptionLansoprazolePrilosec - Drug DescriptionOmeprazoleHealth Tip: Can You Quit Smoking Without Weight Gain?Health Tip: Baby's Transition From Liquid DietNever too Late to Kick the HabitHerbicide Zaps Weeds and FertilityAnesthesiaFatAbscessAbscess2007-10-20 07:07:57.0HealthCentral2008-05-13 20:37:15.0ActinomycosisAcute Myeloid Leukemia (Adult)AIDS and HIV InfectionAnimal BitesFighting HIV
A new blood test tells researchers which HIV drugs don't work, so they can figure out which ones will.Fighting a Killer Staph Infection
It used to only strike sick patients in the hospital -- now, this killer infection is popping up everywhere. Find out what doctors are doing to stop it.
Antibiotic Mist for Sinus ProblemsWatch a video on a new drug used to treat allergies and other sinus problems.Best HIV ComboAbilify - Drug DescriptionaripiprazoleAugmentin - Drug DescriptionAmoxicillin/ClavulanateBactroban Cream - Drug Descriptionmupirocin calciumBactroban Ointment - Drug DescriptionMupirocinHealth Tip: Having a Throat Culture?Health Tip: Taking Cough Medicine?Health Tip: Prevent Antibiotic OveruseHealth Tip: Protect Your Child From FluFeverChillsTuberculosisAbscessSweatingAmebiasisMalaiseAcidophilusAcidophilus2007-10-20 07:07:56.0HealthCentral2008-05-13 20:37:13.0AbdominoplastyAdhesionsAmebiasisAntioxidantsPower Out FatWatch this video to find out about a new method of liposuction that can help reduce cholesterol and help you become more active.
Soy - Many Forms, Many BenefitsLearn how different forms of soy can lead to tastier dishes and healthier diets.Soy - Health Benefits ExplainedRead about the many healthy benefits of soy.Listen To Your VoiceAccess a video showing how certain disorders including acid reflux may soon be diagnosed by examining vocal cords with small video cameras.Gastroesophageal Reflux DiseasePPI Therapy

Proton pump inhibitors are drugs which reduce acid secretion of the stomach. Watch this animation to see how PPI helps block acid.

 

Aciphex - Drug DescriptionRabeprazoleKlor-Con - Drug DescriptionPotassium ChlorideKlor-Con ER - Drug Descriptionpotassium chlorideNexium - Drug DescriptionEsomeprazoleHealth Tip: Can You Quit Smoking Without Weight Gain?Health Tip: Baby's Transition From Liquid DietNever too Late to Kick the HabitHerbicide Zaps Weeds and FertilityVaginitisConstipationDiverticulitisLactic acidVitaminsThe Immune SystemDiarrheaYeast InfectionsCancerDiarrheaVaginal InfectionsShigellaCholesterolColitisNicotineAIDSVitamin CAcne BasicsAcne Quick FactsLearn quick facts about acne- what causes it, how you can treat it, and what questions to ask your doctor if you're suffering from it.Acne Treatment2007-10-20 07:09:11.0HealthCentral2008-10-21 14:35:29.0acne, zits, pimples, break outs, bad skin, acne treatment, acne cures, acne and skin, pimples and skin, pimples and face, zits and face, blackheads and face, whiteheads and face, acne informationAlagille SyndromeAngina PectorisAngiogramAngioplastyDental CavitiesDental cavities or caries is one of the most common of all disorders. See how cavities start and their effect on the health of your teeth in this educational animation.What are your hopes for the future of research?
Video Interview: Dr. Atul Gawande on Why the Act of Writing is Essential Author Atul Gawande discusses why he values the act of writing so highly, as context for why he wrote his second book, Better: A Surgeon's Notes on Performance.Video Interview: Dr. Atul Gawande on the Benefits of Admitting Medical ErrorsAuthor Atul Gawande discusses who benefits from doctors being open and frank about their medical errors, as context for why he wrote his second book Better: A Surgeon's Notes on Performance.Video Interview: Dr. Atul Gawande on Candor and Medical ErrorsAuthor Atul Gawande discusses why he is so open about his medical errors, as context for why he wrote his second book, Better: A Surgeon's Notes on Performance.Adderal XR - Drug DescriptionAmphetamine Mixed SaltsConcerta - Drug DescriptionMethylphenidate XRStrattera - Drug Descriptionatomoxetine HClTestosteronePustulesBlackheadsWhiteheadAcne BasicsAcoustic NeurinomaAcoustic Neurinoma2007-10-20 07:07:42.0HealthCentral2008-05-13 20:34:50.0Barotitis MediaBell's PalsyBrain and Spinal Cord Magnetic Resonance ImagingBrain TumorsBrain Surgery with Water?
Careful planning with water is keeping patients undergoing brain surgery safe when they're under the knife.Breakthrough Coma Reversal With Glue

It's a medical first … a man brought out of a coma with glue!

MS DiscoveryA new gene could help researchers find the key to treating MS.New Hope for SeizuresA new device that stops seizures in their tracks is helping some epileptics live life to the fullest.Adderal XR - Drug DescriptionAmphetamine Mixed SaltsConcerta - Drug DescriptionMethylphenidate XRCoumadin - Drug DescriptionWarfarin Sodium Tablets, USPDepakote - Drug DescriptionDivalproexMental Disorders in Parents and AutismHealth Tip: Activities for People With Alzheimer'sHealth Tip: Caring for a Ruptured EardrumHeart Tests for Kids With ADHDTinnitusBenignMRITinnitusEar examinationDizzinessHearing LossHearing lossTumorNeurofibromatosisChromosomeActinomycosisActinomycosis2007-10-20 07:10:44.0HealthCentral2008-05-13 20:40:18.0AbscessAcute Myeloid Leukemia (Adult)AIDS and HIV InfectionAnimal BitesFighting HIV
A new blood test tells researchers which HIV drugs don't work, so they can figure out which ones will.Fighting a Killer Staph Infection
It used to only strike sick patients in the hospital -- now, this killer infection is popping up everywhere. Find out what doctors are doing to stop it.
Antibiotic Mist for Sinus ProblemsWatch a video on a new drug used to treat allergies and other sinus problems.Best HIV ComboAbilify - Drug DescriptionaripiprazoleAugmentin - Drug DescriptionAmoxicillin/ClavulanateBactroban Cream - Drug Descriptionmupirocin calciumBactroban Ointment - Drug DescriptionMupirocinHealth Tip: Having a Throat Culture?Health Tip: Taking Cough Medicine?Health Tip: Prevent Antibiotic OveruseHealth Tip: Protect Your Child From FluChronicAppendicitisCrohn's diseaseAppendicitisChillsCoughBleedingSwellingSurgical excisionMeningitisAcuteColicAbscessAmebiasisActinomycosisFeverAbdominal painTuberculosisUlcerAbscessMalignancyIntravenousAcupunctureAcupuncture2007-10-20 07:06:32.0HealthCentral2007-10-20 07:06:32.0PeripheralSerotoninAcute Myeloid Leukemia (Adult)Acute Myeloid Leukemia (Adult)2007-10-20 07:03:00.0HealthCentral2008-05-13 20:35:21.0AbscessActinomycosisAIDS and HIV InfectionAnimal BitesFighting HIV
A new blood test tells researchers which HIV drugs don't work, so they can figure out which ones will.Fighting a Killer Staph Infection
It used to only strike sick patients in the hospital -- now, this killer infection is popping up everywhere. Find out what doctors are doing to stop it.
Antibiotic Mist for Sinus ProblemsWatch a video on a new drug used to treat allergies and other sinus problems.Best HIV ComboAbilify - Drug DescriptionaripiprazoleAugmentin - Drug DescriptionAmoxicillin/ClavulanateBactroban Cream - Drug Descriptionmupirocin calciumBactroban Ointment - Drug DescriptionMupirocinHealth Tip: Having a Throat Culture?Health Tip: Taking Cough Medicine?Health Tip: Prevent Antibiotic OveruseHealth Tip: Protect Your Child From FluPeripheralChronic Lymphocytic LeukemiaThrombocytopeniaPlatelet countAnemiaBleedingFatigueNausea and vomitingLeukemiaChemotherapyAcuteEtiologyCancerFeverCBCAnemiaChemotherapyLeukemiaAddison's DiseaseAddison's Disease2007-10-20 07:08:40.0HealthCentral2008-05-13 20:38:12.0Carcinoid SyndromeCongenital Adrenal HyperplasiaCushing's SyndromeDHEAHope for Diabetes and Lou Gehrig's
A new treatment could stop diabetes altogether, while another could add years to the lives of patients suffering from a devastating neurological disease.Preventing Type 1 DiabetesMedicine's Next Big Thing? Diabetes Discoveries

Learn about one breakthrough that could prevent people from ever getting diabetes, and another that could help patients already diagnosed make insulin on their own.

Continuous Glucose Monitoring System
A new breakthrough makes it a whole lot easier to keep blood sugar levels in complete control. This newest breakthrough in diabetes is here and doctors say it will change -- and save -- lives.
DiabetesAlthough it can occur at any age, Diabetes is more common in people who are overweight, sedentary, and over middle age. Diabetes Type 2 is the most common form of diabetes. Watch this informative video animation and see how insulin binds to receptors.Actonel - Drug DescriptionRisedronateActos - Drug DescriptionPioglitazoneAmaryl - Drug DescriptionGlimepirideAvandamet - Drug Descriptionrosiglitazone maleate and metformin HClHealth Tip: Risk Factors for Gestational DiabetesOvereating, Not Fat, Causes Metabolic SyndromeHealth Tip: Symptoms of DiabetesApples at the Core of Good HealthIrritabilityBlood pressureBleedingStressMetabolismWeaknessDiarrheaCarbohydratesHypoglycemiaLow Blood PressurePhysical examinationTuberculosisFaintingAdrenal glandsChronicDizzinessFatigueAcuteDehydrationCardiovascularThe Immune SystemAldosteroneDiarrheaDepressionHypothalamusAddison’s diseasePituitary GlandACTHAdenocarcinoma of the Lung and Brain MetastasesAdenocarcinoma of the Lung and Brain Metastases2007-10-20 07:05:23.0HealthCentral2008-05-13 20:31:27.0Basal Cell CarcinomaBladder CancerBone CancerBone Marrow TransplantationZapping Vocal Tumors
Doctors are trading their knives in for a laser to remove tumors on the throat and vocal cords.Keep Away Ovarian Cancer
While most of the 22,000 women who are diagnosed with ovarian cancer each year respond to treatment, many of their cancers will return. A new therapy is helping keep that cancer away for good.Breakthrough for Fatal Lung Disease
A new gene therapy could mean the difference between life and death for people with pulmonary hypertension.Preventing Breast CancerCould a pill a day prevent breast cancer?
Self Breast ExamBreast Carcinoma or breast cancer is the most commonly occurring cancer in middle-aged women. View this easy to follow video animation to learn how to perform a Breast Self Exam.Colon CancerBefore a true cancer develops, it usually begins as a non-cancerous growth called a polyp. This video animation shows where and how this cancer grows.Epogen - Drug DescriptionEpoetin alfaIressa - Drug Descriptiongefitinib tabletsProcrit - Drug DescriptionEpoetin alfaTopamax - Drug DescriptionTopiramateBreast Tumors Grow Faster in Younger WomenNever too Late to Kick the HabitCould an Aspirin a day Reduce Breast Cancer?Elder Cancer Care Costs BillionsMetastasisSeizuresStereotactic radiosurgeryMelanomaCoughRadiation therapyLung CancerBleedingWeaknessSwellingChemotherapyTumorCT scanBrain TumorsCancerPhysical examinationMRIBrain MetastasesLung cancerRadiation TherapyChemotherapyAdhesionsAdhesions2007-10-20 07:08:30.0HealthCentral2008-05-13 20:38:00.0AbdominoplastyAcidophilusAmebiasisBarium X-raySoy - Many Forms, Many BenefitsLearn how different forms of soy can lead to tastier dishes and healthier diets.Soy - Health Benefits ExplainedRead about the many healthy benefits of soy.Smart PillWatch this clip to learn about an innovative new treatment being used to fight acid reflux disease and heartburn.Sleepless Stomach -- Relief for Nighttime GERDDr. Dean Edell describes the symptoms and possible treatment methods for nighttime acid reflux.Gastroesophageal Reflux DiseasePPI Therapy

Proton pump inhibitors are drugs which reduce acid secretion of the stomach. Watch this animation to see how PPI helps block acid.

 

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AIDS and HIV Infection2007-10-20 07:08:53.0HealthCentral2008-07-31 16:17:02.0AbscessActinomycosisAcute Myeloid Leukemia (Adult)Animal BitesFighting HIV
A new blood test tells researchers which HIV drugs don't work, so they can figure out which ones will.Fighting a Killer Staph Infection
It used to only strike sick patients in the hospital -- now, this killer infection is popping up everywhere. Find out what doctors are doing to stop it.
Medical Debate: C-sections - Should You Choose?
Too painful, not enough control, "I know people that have had natural births and they don't enjoy  their sex life as much."  All reasons more and more women are choosing c-sections. But are they safe?
Ultrasound For Prostate CancerUltrasound gives doctors the first glimpse of life. Now it may also save the lives of prostate cancer patients.Erectile DysfunctionErectile dysfunction (ED) is the inability of a man to achieve or maintain an erection sufficient for his or his partner's sexual needs. Watch this video animation as it shows how blood flow and other factors affect this disorder.MenopauseThis video animation shows menopause as the natural cessation of the menstruation cycle, its symptoms and how it can affect your body.Abilify - Drug DescriptionaripiprazoleAugmentin - Drug DescriptionAmoxicillin/ClavulanateBactroban Cream - Drug Descriptionmupirocin calciumBactroban Ointment - Drug DescriptionMupirocinHigh Blood Sugar Increases Birth RisksDiabetes Risks Could Start in the WombIron Supplements Harmful to Infants?Health Tip: Risk Factors for Gestational Diabetessick womanSick woman
SneezingCervical cancerKaposi’s sarcomaHeadacheConfusionTattooingCryptococcosisAcupunctureLymphomaProgressive multifocal leukoencephalopathyDiarrheaAntigenPneumoniaHerpes simplexTuberculosisHIV infectionHistoplasmosisIntravenousPregnancyHepatitisCoughFatiguePneumocystis carinii pneumoniaPneumoniaMuscle achesInvasiveCoccidioidomycosisThe Immune SystemAllergiesSepticemiaCancerFeverDiarrheaKaposi's SarcomaAsymptomaticCentral nervous systemToxoplasmosisRashesShinglesAIDSVaginaAlagille SyndromeAlagille Syndrome2007-10-20 07:07:20.0HealthCentral2008-05-13 20:34:16.0Acne Quick FactsAppendicitisAsthma in ChildrenBaby Bottle Tooth DecayDental CavitiesDental cavities or caries is one of the most common of all disorders. See how cavities start and their effect on the health of your teeth in this educational animation.What are your hopes for the future of research?
Video Interview: Dr. Atul Gawande on Why the Act of Writing is Essential Author Atul Gawande discusses why he values the act of writing so highly, as context for why he wrote his second book, Better: A Surgeon's Notes on Performance.Video Interview: Dr. Atul Gawande on the Benefits of Admitting Medical ErrorsAuthor Atul Gawande discusses who benefits from doctors being open and frank about their medical errors, as context for why he wrote his second book Better: A Surgeon's Notes on Performance.Video Interview: Dr. Atul Gawande on Candor and Medical ErrorsAuthor Atul Gawande discusses why he is so open about his medical errors, as context for why he wrote his second book, Better: A Surgeon's Notes on Performance.Adderal XR - Drug DescriptionAmphetamine Mixed SaltsConcerta - Drug DescriptionMethylphenidate XRStrattera - Drug Descriptionatomoxetine HClMental Disorders in Parents and AutismPutting a Stop to Childhood CancerHealth Tip: Discussing Death With ChildrenHealth Tip: Is Your Baby in Pain?Vitamin ABlindnessBleedingLiver diseaseVitaminsArteriohepatic DysplasiaCardiovascularFatRicketsItchingPhysical examinationX-rayBileVitamin ELiver biopsyVitamin DInfant formulasNormal growth and developmentCholesterolCholesterolLiver CirrhosisVitamin KCirrhosisChromosomeAllergic RhinitisAllergic Rhinitis2007-10-20 07:10:08.0HealthCentral2008-05-13 20:39:42.0AllergiesAllergies To Animals In ChildrenAllergy ImmunotherapyCeliac SprueAntibiotic Mist for Sinus ProblemsWatch a video on a new drug used to treat allergies and other sinus problems.Stopping Allergies Before They StartWatch a video about a new therapy.Knocking Out Allergic AsthmaVideo: Take the steps to knock out the allergies that can trigger an asthma attack.Save Your VoiceAllergyAn allergy is an over-reaction of the immune system to a normally harmless substance called an allergen. This detailed video animation shows the causes of allergic reactions and how anti-histamines can stop the reaction.Allegra - Drug DescriptionFexofenadineAllegra D - Drug DescriptionFexofenadine/PseudoephedrineClarinex - Drug DescriptionDesloratadineFlonase - Drug DescriptionFluticasoneHealth Tip: Facts About Hay FeverHealth Tip: Symptoms of an Allergic ReactionHealth Tip: Have Hives?Health Tip: Allergy Shots Aren't for EveryoneAsthmaMucosaAntibodySneezingDrowsinessAntigenItchingAnaphylaxisNasal dischargeAllergenChronicCoughGrassFatigueAllergic rhinitisNasal polypsSwellingOtitisSore throatFlonase - Drug DescriptionFluticasoneAllergiesThe Immune SystemWheezingSporesSinusitisSymptomaticNasal congestionAllergiesGet a definition of allergies and find out what can cause allergic reactions.Allergies2007-10-20 07:08:49.0HealthCentral2008-05-13 20:38:23.0Allergic RhinitisAllergies To Animals In ChildrenAllergy ImmunotherapyCeliac SprueAntibiotic Mist for Sinus ProblemsWatch a video on a new drug used to treat allergies and other sinus problems.Stopping Allergies Before They StartWatch a video about a new therapy.Knocking Out Allergic AsthmaVideo: Take the steps to knock out the allergies that can trigger an asthma attack.Save Your VoiceAllergyAn allergy is an over-reaction of the immune system to a normally harmless substance called an allergen. This detailed video animation shows the causes of allergic reactions and how anti-histamines can stop the reaction.Allegra - Drug DescriptionFexofenadineAllegra D - Drug DescriptionFexofenadine/PseudoephedrineClarinex - Drug DescriptionDesloratadineFlonase - Drug DescriptionFluticasoneHealth Tip: Facts About Hay FeverHealth Tip: Symptoms of an Allergic ReactionHealth Tip: Have Hives?Health Tip: Allergy Shots Aren't for EveryoneAsthmaAntibodyBlood pressureDrowsinessIgE AntibodiesSneezingConfusionHeadacheFood AllergiesRespiratoryContact dermatitis (poison ivy, oak, sumac)
ConvulsionsDiarrheaAllergic RhinitisAntigenLow Blood PressureItchingSystemicAnaphylaxisShockAnxietyConjunctivitisSweatingBronchitisAllergenChest painAsthmaCoughGrassAllergic reactionsNausea and vomitingSwellingAllergic rhinitisAcuteFlonase - Drug DescriptionFluticasoneThe Immune SystemAllergiesNasonex - Drug DescriptionMometasoneEczemaWheezingFlovent - Drug DescriptionFluticasone PropionateHivesFeverSporesWatery eyesAllegra - Drug DescriptionFexofenadineZyrtec - Drug DescriptionCertirizineAllergies To Animals In ChildrenAllergies To Animals In Children2007-10-20 07:07:43.0HealthCentral2008-05-13 20:34:52.0Allergic RhinitisAllergiesAllergy ImmunotherapyCeliac SprueAntibiotic Mist for Sinus ProblemsWatch a video on a new drug used to treat allergies and other sinus problems.Stopping Allergies Before They StartWatch a video about a new therapy.Knocking Out Allergic AsthmaVideo: Take the steps to knock out the allergies that can trigger an asthma attack.Save Your VoiceAllergyAn allergy is an over-reaction of the immune system to a normally harmless substance called an allergen. This detailed video animation shows the causes of allergic reactions and how anti-histamines can stop the reaction.Allegra - Drug DescriptionFexofenadineAllegra D - Drug DescriptionFexofenadine/PseudoephedrineClarinex - Drug DescriptionDesloratadineFlonase - Drug DescriptionFluticasoneHealth Tip: Facts About Hay FeverHealth Tip: Symptoms of an Allergic ReactionHealth Tip: Have Hives?Health Tip: Allergy Shots Aren't for EveryoneAllergiesSneezingAllergic reactionsIncidenceAllergenAllergiesAllergy ImmunotherapyAllergy Immunotherapy2007-10-20 07:07:26.0HealthCentral2008-05-13 20:34:26.0Allergic RhinitisAllergiesAllergies To Animals In ChildrenCeliac SprueAntibiotic Mist for Sinus ProblemsWatch a video on a new drug used to treat allergies and other sinus problems.Stopping Allergies Before They StartWatch a video about a new therapy.Knocking Out Allergic AsthmaVideo: Take the steps to knock out the allergies that can trigger an asthma attack.Save Your VoiceAllergyAn allergy is an over-reaction of the immune system to a normally harmless substance called an allergen. This detailed video animation shows the causes of allergic reactions and how anti-histamines can stop the reaction.Allegra - Drug DescriptionFexofenadineAllegra D - Drug DescriptionFexofenadine/PseudoephedrineClarinex - Drug DescriptionDesloratadineFlonase - Drug DescriptionFluticasoneHealth Tip: Facts About Hay FeverHealth Tip: Symptoms of an Allergic ReactionHealth Tip: Have Hives?Health Tip: Allergy Shots Aren't for EveryoneAntibodyBenignIgE AntibodiesSneezingAllergic reactionsSwellingThe Immune SystemAllergiesDiarrheaAntigenHivesAnaphylaxisSubcutaneousAllergenRashesAlzheimer's DiseaseAlzheimer's Disease2007-10-20 07:08:52.0HealthCentral2008-06-09 16:06:58.0DementiaGinkgo BilobaHip ReplacementHurthle Cell CarcinomaHoward: The Helping Hand for Stroke Survivors
A robot named Howard is helping stroke survivors regain control and movement.Fixing Torn Hearts
Now, doctors can fix a torn aorta without making a single incision in a patient’s chest.Medicine's Next Big Thing? Growing Hearts
Chronic heart failure kills thousands each year, and though a heart transplant is an option, many patients die waiting for one. Now, cutting-edge technology may offer something better.How can a supportive family help?
Alzheimer's Disease Video AnimationErectile DysfunctionErectile dysfunction (ED) is the inability of a man to achieve or maintain an erection sufficient for his or his partner's sexual needs. Watch this video animation as it shows how blood flow and other factors affect this disorder.What is a Heart Attack?This video animation demonstrates how a heart attack can happen. Heart attack or myocardial infarction is caused due to coronary artery blockage.Actonel - Drug DescriptionRisedronateCoumadin - Drug DescriptionWarfarin Sodium Tablets, USPDetrol LA - Drug DescriptionTolterodineDitropan XL - Drug DescriptionOxybutyninTherapy Improves VisionHealth Tip: Coping With Alzheimer'sHealth Tip: Discussing Death With ChildrenPsychosisDementiaResourcesDementiaConfusionGinkgo BilobaMetabolismAmino acidsDown SyndromeVitamin ESystemicMRINiacinIncidenceHuntington's diseaseChromosomeMemory Loss and Symptoms of Alzheimer's Disease
HypothyroidismCardiovascularCAT ScanAlzheimer’s DiseaseSchizophreniaMental retardationDepressionSerotoninCentral nervous systemHallucinationsAgitationAricept - Drug Descriptiondonepezil hydrochlorideDeliriumAIDSPernicious anemiaDown syndromeAmebiasisAmebiasis2007-10-20 07:04:50.0HealthCentral2008-05-13 20:30:44.0AbdominoplastyAcidophilusAdhesionsBarium X-raySoy - Many Forms, Many BenefitsLearn how different forms of soy can lead to tastier dishes and healthier diets.Soy - Health Benefits ExplainedRead about the many healthy benefits of soy.Smart PillWatch this clip to learn about an innovative new treatment being used to fight acid reflux disease and heartburn.Sleepless Stomach -- Relief for Nighttime GERDDr. Dean Edell describes the symptoms and possible treatment methods for nighttime acid reflux.Gastroesophageal Reflux DiseasePPI Therapy

Proton pump inhibitors are drugs which reduce acid secretion of the stomach. Watch this animation to see how PPI helps block acid.

 

Aciphex - Drug DescriptionRabeprazoleNexium - Drug DescriptionEsomeprazolePrevacid - Drug DescriptionLansoprazolePrilosec - Drug DescriptionOmeprazoleHealth Tip: Can You Quit Smoking Without Weight Gain?Health Tip: Baby's Transition From Liquid DietNever too Late to Kick the HabitHerbicide Zaps Weeds and FertilityMetronidazoleAmebiasisStrainsAbscessDiarrheaFeverPhysical examinationDiarrheaAbdominal painUlcersSigmoidoscopyAbscessUltrasoundAmenorrheaAmenorrhea2007-10-20 07:09:32.0HealthCentral2008-05-13 20:39:05.0AmniocentesisAmniocentesis and CVSAnovulationBleeding During PregnancyPreventing Breast CancerCould a pill a day prevent breast cancer?
Tracking Breast Cancer Treatment
It can take months to find out if a woman's breast cancer treatment is even working. A new scanner can give results in days.Easier Radiation for Breast CancerThere’s a new kind of breast cancer therapy that’s quicker, easier and better for patients.Meet Dr. Atul Gawande, Author of Better: A Surgeon's Notes on Performance
Meet Dr. Atul Gawande. He's a brilliant surgeon, professor and author who is not afraid to admit to his mistakes. Gawande's candor is changing the ways doctors think about improving the medical system. Breast ReductionThis video shows indicators for Beast Reduction or reduction mammoplasty. Breast Reduction surgery is done to reduce the weight, mass and size of the breasts.Self Breast ExamBreast Carcinoma or breast cancer is the most commonly occurring cancer in middle-aged women. View this easy to follow video animation to learn how to perform a Breast Self Exam.Erectile DysfunctionErectile dysfunction (ED) is the inability of a man to achieve or maintain an erection sufficient for his or his partner's sexual needs. Watch this video animation as it shows how blood flow and other factors affect this disorder.

Watch How A Facelift is Performed

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Tracking Breast Cancer Treatment
It can take months to find out if a woman's breast cancer treatment is even working. A new scanner can give results in days.Easier Radiation for Breast CancerThere’s a new kind of breast cancer therapy that’s quicker, easier and better for patients.Meet Dr. Atul Gawande, Author of Better: A Surgeon's Notes on Performance
Meet Dr. Atul Gawande. He's a brilliant surgeon, professor and author who is not afraid to admit to his mistakes. Gawande's candor is changing the ways doctors think about improving the medical system. Breast ReductionThis video shows indicators for Beast Reduction or reduction mammoplasty. Breast Reduction surgery is done to reduce the weight, mass and size of the breasts.Self Breast ExamBreast Carcinoma or breast cancer is the most commonly occurring cancer in middle-aged women. View this easy to follow video animation to learn how to perform a Breast Self Exam.Erectile DysfunctionErectile dysfunction (ED) is the inability of a man to achieve or maintain an erection sufficient for his or his partner's sexual needs. Watch this video animation as it shows how blood flow and other factors affect this disorder.

Watch How A Facelift is Performed

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Tracking Breast Cancer Treatment
It can take months to find out if a woman's breast cancer treatment is even working. A new scanner can give results in days.Easier Radiation for Breast CancerThere’s a new kind of breast cancer therapy that’s quicker, easier and better for patients.Meet Dr. Atul Gawande, Author of Better: A Surgeon's Notes on Performance
Meet Dr. Atul Gawande. He's a brilliant surgeon, professor and author who is not afraid to admit to his mistakes. Gawande's candor is changing the ways doctors think about improving the medical system. Breast ReductionThis video shows indicators for Beast Reduction or reduction mammoplasty. Breast Reduction surgery is done to reduce the weight, mass and size of the breasts.Self Breast ExamBreast Carcinoma or breast cancer is the most commonly occurring cancer in middle-aged women. View this easy to follow video animation to learn how to perform a Breast Self Exam.Erectile DysfunctionErectile dysfunction (ED) is the inability of a man to achieve or maintain an erection sufficient for his or his partner's sexual needs. Watch this video animation as it shows how blood flow and other factors affect this disorder.

Watch How A Facelift is Performed

Actonel - Drug DescriptionRisedronateDetrol LA - Drug DescriptionTolterodineDiflucan - Drug DescriptionFluconazoleDitropan XL - Drug DescriptionOxybutyninSurvival Better for HPV Cancers of MouthBreast Tumors Grow Faster in Younger WomenHigh Blood Sugar Increases Birth RisksAccurate Mammograms Reduce BiopsiesAmniocentesisChorionic villus samplingAmniocentesisSpina BifidaAnemiaAnemia2007-10-20 07:08:59.0HealthCentral2008-06-09 16:10:48.0Autologous Blood DonationBone Marrow TransplantationEnd-stage Renal DiseaseFactor XII DeficiencySickle Cell DrugEpogen - Drug DescriptionEpoetin alfaProcrit - Drug DescriptionEpoetin alfaHealth Tip: If You Have to Take Iron SupplementsHemoglobinBlood pressureBiopsyConfusionBleedingBilirubinWeaknessFerritinBleeding disordersInflammatory Bowel DiseaseLow Blood PressureAbdominal painUlcersP.A.M.Chest painUlcerative colitisPregnancyChronicHeart palpitationsFolic AcidCeliac SprueFatigueVitaminsBone marrow biopsyGastritisPalenessDepressionHemoglobinIron DeficiencyColon cancerIntrinsic factorProstatitisNumbness and tinglingIron deficiency anemiaAnemiaAlcoholismVitamin B12HemorrhoidsAnesthesiaAnesthesia2007-10-20 07:03:13.0HealthCentral2007-10-20 07:03:13.0AneurysmsAneurysms2007-10-20 07:10:02.0HealthCentral2008-05-13 20:39:34.0Angina PectorisAngiogramAngiographyAngioplastyHoward: The Helping Hand for Stroke Survivors
A robot named Howard is helping stroke survivors regain control and movement.Fixing Torn Hearts
Now, doctors can fix a torn aorta without making a single incision in a patient’s chest.Medicine's Next Big Thing? Growing Hearts
Chronic heart failure kills thousands each year, and though a heart transplant is an option, many patients die waiting for one. Now, cutting-edge technology may offer something better.Heart Transplant Breakthrough
A new test makes life easier for heart transplant patients.
AngioplastyPercutaneous Transluminal Coronary Angioplasty (PTCA) - often abbreviated to angioplasty - is a procedure to re-open a narrowed coronary artery. Watch how this procedure opens arteries.Coronary Bypass SurgeryThe Coronary bypass procedure is usually called a CABG. It is a type of heart surgery that reroutes, or "bypasses", the blood around these clogged arteries. This video animation shows how this life saving surgery is done.What is a Heart Attack?This video animation demonstrates how a heart attack can happen. Heart attack or myocardial infarction is caused due to coronary artery blockage.What is Cholesterol?This video animation shows how cholesterol behaves in the blood stream.Cholesterol is a soft, fat-like, waxy substance found in the bloodstream and in all your body's cells.Accupril - Drug DescriptionQuinaprilAltace - Drug DescriptionRamiprilAvapro - Drug DescriptionIrbesartanCartia XT - Drug DescriptionDiltiazemCan Women be fat and fit?Health Tip: Healing Mentally After a Heart AttackBirth Control for Brain Injuries?Thyroid Hormone Linked to Heart DiseasePeripheralBlood pressureBleedingWeaknessSwellingAtherosclerosisAneurysmFatDissectEchocardiographyX-rayAuscultationMRIShockAtherosclerosisHypertensionUltrasoundAngiogramAngina PectorisAngina Pectoris2007-10-20 07:09:08.0HealthCentral2008-05-13 20:38:39.0Acne Quick FactsAneurysmsAngiogramAngiographyHoward: The Helping Hand for Stroke Survivors
A robot named Howard is helping stroke survivors regain control and movement.Fixing Torn Hearts
Now, doctors can fix a torn aorta without making a single incision in a patient’s chest.Medicine's Next Big Thing? Growing Hearts
Chronic heart failure kills thousands each year, and though a heart transplant is an option, many patients die waiting for one. Now, cutting-edge technology may offer something better.Heart Transplant Breakthrough
A new test makes life easier for heart transplant patients.
AngioplastyPercutaneous Transluminal Coronary Angioplasty (PTCA) - often abbreviated to angioplasty - is a procedure to re-open a narrowed coronary artery. Watch how this procedure opens arteries.Coronary Bypass SurgeryThe Coronary bypass procedure is usually called a CABG. It is a type of heart surgery that reroutes, or "bypasses", the blood around these clogged arteries. This video animation shows how this life saving surgery is done.What is a Heart Attack?This video animation demonstrates how a heart attack can happen. Heart attack or myocardial infarction is caused due to coronary artery blockage.What is Cholesterol?This video animation shows how cholesterol behaves in the blood stream.Cholesterol is a soft, fat-like, waxy substance found in the bloodstream and in all your body's cells.Accupril - Drug DescriptionQuinaprilAltace - Drug DescriptionRamiprilAvapro - Drug DescriptionIrbesartanCartia XT - Drug DescriptionDiltiazemHealth Tip: Can You Quit Smoking Without Weight Gain?Can Women be fat and fit?Health Tip: Healing Mentally After a Heart AttackBirth Control for Brain Injuries?Physical activityBlood pressureHeart AttackUnstable anginaHeart attackAnginaGallstonesPalenessStable anginaUlcersAnxietyHeart DiseaseCoronary artery spasmChest painHypertensionHeart diseaseAngiogramAngiogram2007-10-20 07:09:13.0HealthCentral2008-05-13 20:38:44.0Acne Quick FactsAneurysmsAngina PectorisAngiographyHoward: The Helping Hand for Stroke Survivors
A robot named Howard is helping stroke survivors regain control and movement.Fixing Torn Hearts
Now, doctors can fix a torn aorta without making a single incision in a patient’s chest.Medicine's Next Big Thing? Growing Hearts
Chronic heart failure kills thousands each year, and though a heart transplant is an option, many patients die waiting for one. Now, cutting-edge technology may offer something better.Heart Transplant Breakthrough
A new test makes life easier for heart transplant patients.
AngioplastyPercutaneous Transluminal Coronary Angioplasty (PTCA) - often abbreviated to angioplasty - is a procedure to re-open a narrowed coronary artery. Watch how this procedure opens arteries.Coronary Bypass SurgeryThe Coronary bypass procedure is usually called a CABG. It is a type of heart surgery that reroutes, or "bypasses", the blood around these clogged arteries. This video animation shows how this life saving surgery is done.What is a Heart Attack?This video animation demonstrates how a heart attack can happen. Heart attack or myocardial infarction is caused due to coronary artery blockage.What is Cholesterol?This video animation shows how cholesterol behaves in the blood stream.Cholesterol is a soft, fat-like, waxy substance found in the bloodstream and in all your body's cells.Accupril - Drug DescriptionQuinaprilAltace - Drug DescriptionRamiprilAvapro - Drug DescriptionIrbesartanCartia XT - Drug DescriptionDiltiazemHealth Tip: Can You Quit Smoking Without Weight Gain?Can Women be fat and fit?Health Tip: Healing Mentally After a Heart AttackBirth Control for Brain Injuries?AnesthesiaPeripheralAngiographyAngioplastyBleedingStentRenalHypertensionAngioplastyAngiographyAngiography2007-10-20 07:04:19.0HealthCentral2008-05-13 20:37:04.0AneurysmsAngina PectorisAngiogramAngioplastyHoward: The Helping Hand for Stroke Survivors
A robot named Howard is helping stroke survivors regain control and movement.Fixing Torn Hearts
Now, doctors can fix a torn aorta without making a single incision in a patient’s chest.Medicine's Next Big Thing? Growing Hearts
Chronic heart failure kills thousands each year, and though a heart transplant is an option, many patients die waiting for one. Now, cutting-edge technology may offer something better.Heart Transplant Breakthrough
A new test makes life easier for heart transplant patients.
AngioplastyPercutaneous Transluminal Coronary Angioplasty (PTCA) - often abbreviated to angioplasty - is a procedure to re-open a narrowed coronary artery. Watch how this procedure opens arteries.Coronary Bypass SurgeryThe Coronary bypass procedure is usually called a CABG. It is a type of heart surgery that reroutes, or "bypasses", the blood around these clogged arteries. This video animation shows how this life saving surgery is done.What is a Heart Attack?This video animation demonstrates how a heart attack can happen. Heart attack or myocardial infarction is caused due to coronary artery blockage.What is Cholesterol?This video animation shows how cholesterol behaves in the blood stream.Cholesterol is a soft, fat-like, waxy substance found in the bloodstream and in all your body's cells.Accupril - Drug DescriptionQuinaprilAltace - Drug DescriptionRamiprilAvapro - Drug DescriptionIrbesartanCartia XT - Drug DescriptionDiltiazemCan Women be fat and fit?Health Tip: Healing Mentally After a Heart AttackBirth Control for Brain Injuries?Thyroid Hormone Linked to Heart DiseaseAnesthesiaPeripheralAngioplastyBleedingStentRenalHypertensionAngioplastyAngiogramAngioplastyAngioplasty2007-10-20 07:09:50.0HealthCentral2008-05-13 20:39:23.0Acne Quick FactsAneurysmsAngina PectorisAngiogramHoward: The Helping Hand for Stroke Survivors
A robot named Howard is helping stroke survivors regain control and movement.Fixing Torn Hearts
Now, doctors can fix a torn aorta without making a single incision in a patient’s chest.Medicine's Next Big Thing? Growing Hearts
Chronic heart failure kills thousands each year, and though a heart transplant is an option, many patients die waiting for one. Now, cutting-edge technology may offer something better.Heart Transplant Breakthrough
A new test makes life easier for heart transplant patients.
AngioplastyPercutaneous Transluminal Coronary Angioplasty (PTCA) - often abbreviated to angioplasty - is a procedure to re-open a narrowed coronary artery. Watch how this procedure opens arteries.Coronary Bypass SurgeryThe Coronary bypass procedure is usually called a CABG. It is a type of heart surgery that reroutes, or "bypasses", the blood around these clogged arteries. This video animation shows how this life saving surgery is done.What is a Heart Attack?This video animation demonstrates how a heart attack can happen. Heart attack or myocardial infarction is caused due to coronary artery blockage.What is Cholesterol?This video animation shows how cholesterol behaves in the blood stream.Cholesterol is a soft, fat-like, waxy substance found in the bloodstream and in all your body's cells.Accupril - Drug DescriptionQuinaprilAltace - Drug DescriptionRamiprilAvapro - Drug DescriptionIrbesartanCartia XT - Drug DescriptionDiltiazemHealth Tip: Can You Quit Smoking Without Weight Gain?Can Women be fat and fit?Health Tip: Healing Mentally After a Heart AttackBirth Control for Brain Injuries?CholesterolStentHeart attackAnginaChest painPlavix - Drug DescriptionClopidogrelHeart diseaseAngioplastyAnimal BitesAnimal Bites2007-10-20 07:07:17.0HealthCentral2008-05-13 20:34:10.0AbscessActinomycosisAcute Myeloid Leukemia (Adult)AIDS and HIV InfectionFighting HIV
A new blood test tells researchers which HIV drugs don't work, so they can figure out which ones will.Fighting a Killer Staph Infection
It used to only strike sick patients in the hospital -- now, this killer infection is popping up everywhere. Find out what doctors are doing to stop it.
Saving Trauma Patients
It's already being used in Europe. Now a national study is testing an experimental treatment to see if it can help improve survival rates for trauma patients.
Better Knees
If you've got chronic knee pain but you don't want to undergo a total knee replacement, listen up! A new implant could help.
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Diet. It's at the heart of a healthy life. Learn about tools that can keep your diet heart-healthy.
Power Out FatWatch this video to find out about a new method of liposuction that can help reduce cholesterol and help you become more active.
Soy - Many Forms, Many BenefitsLearn how different forms of soy can lead to tastier dishes and healthier diets.Soy - Health Benefits ExplainedRead about the many healthy benefits of soy.Health Tip: Can You Quit Smoking Without Weight Gain?Health Tip: Baby's Transition From Liquid DietNever too Late to Kick the HabitHerbicide Zaps Weeds and FertilityBleedingStressLong bonesSwellingSprainsStrainsFrostbiteAnkylosing SpondylitisAnkylosing Spondylitis2007-10-20 07:05:31.0HealthCentral2008-05-13 20:31:38.0BaldnessBechterew's Disease (Ankylosing spondylitis)Benign Prostatic HyperplasiaCircumcisionUltrasound For Prostate CancerUltrasound gives doctors the first glimpse of life. Now it may also save the lives of prostate cancer patients.Vitamin D For Prostate CancerA new study shows massive doses of a prescription form of vitamin D may help slow the growth of prostate cancer.Better Prostate Cancer TestA new blood test for prostate cancer can rule out cancer in about 65 percent of cases where biopsies would normally be needed.Prostate Cancer PreventionWatch this video to learn more about preventing prostate cancer.Erectile DysfunctionErectile dysfunction (ED) is the inability of a man to achieve or maintain an erection sufficient for his or his partner's sexual needs. Watch this video animation as it shows how blood flow and other factors affect this disorder.Cialis - Drug DescriptiontadalafilFlomax - Drug DescriptionTamsulosinTopamax - Drug DescriptionTopiramateViagra - Drug DescriptionSildenafil CitrateTherapy Improves VisionOsteoporosis: Not Just a Women’s DiseaseAlzheimer’s Risks by the SexesHealth Tip: Pre-Pregnancy Health for MenChronicPeripheralRheumatoid arthritisEnbrel - Drug DescriptionetanerceptFatigueSwellingArthritisTumorOsteoarthritisESRAntigenPsoriatic arthritisNecrosisX-rayFeverTuberculosisUlcersLimited range of motionKyphosisPsoriasisArthritisRemicade - Drug DescriptionInfliximabRashesBurnsAnovulationAnovulation2007-10-20 07:05:37.0HealthCentral2008-05-13 20:31:49.0AmenorrheaAmniocentesisAmniocentesis and CVSBleeding During PregnancyPreventing Breast CancerCould a pill a day prevent breast cancer?
Tracking Breast Cancer Treatment
It can take months to find out if a woman's breast cancer treatment is even working. A new scanner can give results in days.Easier Radiation for Breast CancerThere’s a new kind of breast cancer therapy that’s quicker, easier and better for patients.Meet Dr. Atul Gawande, Author of Better: A Surgeon's Notes on Performance
Meet Dr. Atul Gawande. He's a brilliant surgeon, professor and author who is not afraid to admit to his mistakes. Gawande's candor is changing the ways doctors think about improving the medical system. Breast ReductionThis video shows indicators for Beast Reduction or reduction mammoplasty. Breast Reduction surgery is done to reduce the weight, mass and size of the breasts.Self Breast ExamBreast Carcinoma or breast cancer is the most commonly occurring cancer in middle-aged women. View this easy to follow video animation to learn how to perform a Breast Self Exam.Erectile DysfunctionErectile dysfunction (ED) is the inability of a man to achieve or maintain an erection sufficient for his or his partner's sexual needs. Watch this video animation as it shows how blood flow and other factors affect this disorder.

Watch How A Facelift is Performed

Actonel - Drug DescriptionRisedronateDetrol LA - Drug DescriptionTolterodineDiflucan - Drug DescriptionFluconazoleDitropan XL - Drug DescriptionOxybutyninSurvival Better for HPV Cancers of MouthBreast Tumors Grow Faster in Younger WomenHigh Blood Sugar Increases Birth RisksAccurate Mammograms Reduce BiopsiesExercise and weight lossCongenital adrenal hyperplasiaStressDHEATestosteroneLaparoscopyCAT ScanProlactinInfertilityFSHMRIAnxietyHypothalamusAmenorrheaPregnancyUltrasoundAnterior Cruciate Ligament RepairFind out how this serious knee surgery can help patients with Osteoarthritis.Anterior Cruciate Ligament Repair2007-10-20 07:07:43.0HealthCentral2008-05-13 20:34:51.0Animal BitesArthroscopy & Arthroscopic SurgeryAvascular NecrosisBack CareSaving Trauma Patients
It's already being used in Europe. Now a national study is testing an experimental treatment to see if it can help improve survival rates for trauma patients.
Better Knees
If you've got chronic knee pain but you don't want to undergo a total knee replacement, listen up! A new implant could help.
Replacements for Smaller Joints like FingersTake a look at the better material being used for smaller joint replacements.Better Knee SurgeryCheck out a new minimally invasive surgery that improves recovery time and discomfort.Diabetes Medication = Broken Bones?Heart Danger for Osteoporosis Drug UsersEpilepsy Drug bad for the BonesChronicIncidenceAnteriorMedialOsteoarthritisAnticardiolipin SyndromeAnticardiolipin Syndrome2007-10-20 07:07:15.0HealthCentral2008-05-13 20:34:08.0Acne Quick FactsAneurysmsAngina PectorisAngiogramHoward: The Helping Hand for Stroke Survivors
A robot named Howard is helping stroke survivors regain control and movement.Fixing Torn Hearts
Now, doctors can fix a torn aorta without making a single incision in a patient’s chest.Medicine's Next Big Thing? Growing Hearts
Chronic heart failure kills thousands each year, and though a heart transplant is an option, many patients die waiting for one. Now, cutting-edge technology may offer something better.Heart Transplant Breakthrough
A new test makes life easier for heart transplant patients.
AngioplastyPercutaneous Transluminal Coronary Angioplasty (PTCA) - often abbreviated to angioplasty - is a procedure to re-open a narrowed coronary artery. Watch how this procedure opens arteries.Coronary Bypass SurgeryThe Coronary bypass procedure is usually called a CABG. It is a type of heart surgery that reroutes, or "bypasses", the blood around these clogged arteries. This video animation shows how this life saving surgery is done.What is a Heart Attack?This video animation demonstrates how a heart attack can happen. Heart attack or myocardial infarction is caused due to coronary artery blockage.What is Cholesterol?This video animation shows how cholesterol behaves in the blood stream.Cholesterol is a soft, fat-like, waxy substance found in the bloodstream and in all your body's cells.Accupril - Drug DescriptionQuinaprilAltace - Drug DescriptionRamiprilAvapro - Drug DescriptionIrbesartanCartia XT - Drug DescriptionDiltiazemHealth Tip: Can You Quit Smoking Without Weight Gain?Can Women be fat and fit?Health Tip: Healing Mentally After a Heart AttackBirth Control for Brain Injuries?Physical examinationLupus anticoagulantsAntibodyThrombocytopeniaStillbirthBleedingHeart attackLupusThrombocytopeniaPregnancyMiscarriageAntioxidantsAntioxidants2007-10-20 07:10:40.0HealthCentral2008-05-13 20:40:14.0AbdominoplastyAcidophilusAnkle SprainsBody FatHungry Heart
Diet. It's at the heart of a healthy life. Learn about tools that can keep your diet heart-healthy.
Power Out FatWatch this video to find out about a new method of liposuction that can help reduce cholesterol and help you become more active.
Soy - Many Forms, Many BenefitsLearn how different forms of soy can lead to tastier dishes and healthier diets.Soy - Health Benefits ExplainedRead about the many healthy benefits of soy.Klor-Con - Drug DescriptionPotassium ChlorideKlor-Con ER - Drug Descriptionpotassium chlorideHealth Tip: Can You Quit Smoking Without Weight Gain?Health Tip: Baby's Transition From Liquid DietNever too Late to Kick the HabitHerbicide Zaps Weeds and FertilityChronicMacular degenerationComplementVitaminsBeta-caroteneCardiovascularFatCancerVitamin EVitamin ECholesterolCholesterolCataractsVitamin CAnxietyAnxiety2007-10-20 07:09:00.0HealthCentral2008-06-09 16:11:18.0Bipolar DisorderDepression (Major Depressive Disorder)Pediatric Anxiety
Dr. Daniel Pine shares the latest research on pediatric anxiety including how it manifests itself both in childhood and later in life.Balancing Bipolar Disorder
Dr. Dean reports on how an often misunderstood condition comes out from behind closed doors. See how a combination of drugs and therapy can help patients live more balanced lives.
The Journey toward Recovery

Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA) community members share their stories and discuss how treatment, medications and support have helped them cope and recover.

The Road to Recovery from Bipolar Disorder

Members of the Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA) support communityshare their stories, tips and advice

Bipolar Disorder Animation
Bipolar disorder is a psychiatric disease characterized by episodes of extreme mood swings, depression and mania.  Learn  more about bipolar disorder with this animation.Risperdal - Drug DescriptionRisperidoneSeroquel - Drug DescriptionQuetiapineZyprexa - Drug DescriptionOlanzapineHealth Tip: Extreme ShynessHealth Tip: Living With Bipolar DisorderChronicHeart palpitationsPanic disorderStressDizzinessGeneralized anxiety disorderSocial phobiaPost-traumatic stress disorderDiarrheaRapeObsessive-compulsive disorderPaxil - Drug DescriptionParoxetineNightmaresDry MouthDepressionZoloft - Drug DescriptionSertralineSerotoninObsessive Compulsive DisorderPost-Traumatic Stress DisorderPhobiasHeart diseaseAortic AneurysmsAortic Aneurysms2007-10-20 07:06:13.0HealthCentral2008-05-13 20:32:35.0Acne Quick FactsAneurysmsAngina PectorisAngiogramHoward: The Helping Hand for Stroke Survivors
A robot named Howard is helping stroke survivors regain control and movement.Fixing Torn Hearts
Now, doctors can fix a torn aorta without making a single incision in a patient’s chest.Medicine's Next Big Thing? Growing Hearts
Chronic heart failure kills thousands each year, and though a heart transplant is an option, many patients die waiting for one. Now, cutting-edge technology may offer something better.Heart Transplant Breakthrough
A new test makes life easier for heart transplant patients.
AngioplastyPercutaneous Transluminal Coronary Angioplasty (PTCA) - often abbreviated to angioplasty - is a procedure to re-open a narrowed coronary artery. Watch how this procedure opens arteries.Coronary Bypass SurgeryThe Coronary bypass procedure is usually called a CABG. It is a type of heart surgery that reroutes, or "bypasses", the blood around these clogged arteries. This video animation shows how this life saving surgery is done.What is a Heart Attack?This video animation demonstrates how a heart attack can happen. Heart attack or myocardial infarction is caused due to coronary artery blockage.What is Cholesterol?This video animation shows how cholesterol behaves in the blood stream.Cholesterol is a soft, fat-like, waxy substance found in the bloodstream and in all your body's cells.Accupril - Drug DescriptionQuinaprilAltace - Drug DescriptionRamiprilAvapro - Drug DescriptionIrbesartanCartia XT - Drug DescriptionDiltiazemHealth Tip: Can You Quit Smoking Without Weight Gain?Can Women be fat and fit?Health Tip: Healing Mentally After a Heart AttackBirth Control for Brain Injuries?StrokeBlood pressureBleedingStressWeaknessChest x-rayLow Blood PressureCoumadin - Drug DescriptionWarfarin Sodium Tablets, USPPhysical examinationAortic dissectionMRICholesterolRenalPalpationAtherosclerosisHeart attackAneurysmPneumoniaCAT ScanFatAneurysmsBlood clotsAtherosclerosisHypertensionUltrasoundAortic Valve DiseaseAortic Valve Disease2007-10-20 07:03:12.0HealthCentral2008-05-13 20:35:33.0AneurysmsAngina PectorisAngiogramAngiographyHoward: The Helping Hand for Stroke Survivors
A robot named Howard is helping stroke survivors regain control and movement.Fixing Torn Hearts
Now, doctors can fix a torn aorta without making a single incision in a patient’s chest.Medicine's Next Big Thing? Growing Hearts
Chronic heart failure kills thousands each year, and though a heart transplant is an option, many patients die waiting for one. Now, cutting-edge technology may offer something better.Heart Transplant Breakthrough
A new test makes life easier for heart transplant patients.
AngioplastyPercutaneous Transluminal Coronary Angioplasty (PTCA) - often abbreviated to angioplasty - is a procedure to re-open a narrowed coronary artery. Watch how this procedure opens arteries.Coronary Bypass SurgeryThe Coronary bypass procedure is usually called a CABG. It is a type of heart surgery that reroutes, or "bypasses", the blood around these clogged arteries. This video animation shows how this life saving surgery is done.What is a Heart Attack?This video animation demonstrates how a heart attack can happen. Heart attack or myocardial infarction is caused due to coronary artery blockage.What is Cholesterol?This video animation shows how cholesterol behaves in the blood stream.Cholesterol is a soft, fat-like, waxy substance found in the bloodstream and in all your body's cells.Accupril - Drug DescriptionQuinaprilAltace - Drug DescriptionRamiprilAvapro - Drug DescriptionIrbesartanCartia XT - Drug DescriptionDiltiazemCan Women be fat and fit?Health Tip: Healing Mentally After a Heart AttackBirth Control for Brain Injuries?Thyroid Hormone Linked to Heart DiseaseHigh blood pressureBlood pressureAortic stenosisDizzinessHeart attackCardiac CatheterizationAnginaChest x-rayEndocarditisPhysical examinationCardiac catheterizationHeart failureAsymptomaticFaintingEchocardiogramChest painAortic Valve StenosisRheumatic feverHeart diseaseUltrasoundAortic Valve StenosisAortic Valve Stenosis2007-10-20 07:07:04.0HealthCentral2008-05-13 20:33:49.0Acne Quick FactsAneurysmsAngina PectorisAngiogramHoward: The Helping Hand for Stroke Survivors
A robot named Howard is helping stroke survivors regain control and movement.Fixing Torn Hearts
Now, doctors can fix a torn aorta without making a single incision in a patient’s chest.Medicine's Next Big Thing? Growing Hearts
Chronic heart failure kills thousands each year, and though a heart transplant is an option, many patients die waiting for one. Now, cutting-edge technology may offer something better.Heart Transplant Breakthrough
A new test makes life easier for heart transplant patients.
AngioplastyPercutaneous Transluminal Coronary Angioplasty (PTCA) - often abbreviated to angioplasty - is a procedure to re-open a narrowed coronary artery. Watch how this procedure opens arteries.Coronary Bypass SurgeryThe Coronary bypass procedure is usually called a CABG. It is a type of heart surgery that reroutes, or "bypasses", the blood around these clogged arteries. This video animation shows how this life saving surgery is done.What is a Heart Attack?This video animation demonstrates how a heart attack can happen. Heart attack or myocardial infarction is caused due to coronary artery blockage.What is Cholesterol?This video animation shows how cholesterol behaves in the blood stream.Cholesterol is a soft, fat-like, waxy substance found in the bloodstream and in all your body's cells.Accupril - Drug DescriptionQuinaprilAltace - Drug DescriptionRamiprilAvapro - Drug DescriptionIrbesartanCartia XT - Drug DescriptionDiltiazemHealth Tip: Can You Quit Smoking Without Weight Gain?Can Women be fat and fit?Health Tip: Healing Mentally After a Heart AttackBirth Control for Brain Injuries?Aortic stenosisCongestive Heart FailureFatigueWeaknessSwellingCalcificationAnginaEndocarditisChest x-rayPhysical examinationCardiac catheterizationHeart failureAsymptomaticAtrial FibrillationFaintingEchocardiogramChest painRheumatic feverArrhythmiasUltrasoundAppendicitisAppendicitis2007-10-20 07:03:13.0HealthCentral2008-05-13 20:35:34.0Acne Quick FactsAlagille SyndromeAngina PectorisAngiogramDental CavitiesDental cavities or caries is one of the most common of all disorders. See how cavities start and their effect on the health of your teeth in this educational animation.What are your hopes for the future of research?
Video Interview: Dr. Atul Gawande on Why the Act of Writing is Essential Author Atul Gawande discusses why he values the act of writing so highly, as context for why he wrote his second book, Better: A Surgeon's Notes on Performance.Video Interview: Dr. Atul Gawande on the Benefits of Admitting Medical ErrorsAuthor Atul Gawande discusses who benefits from doctors being open and frank about their medical errors, as context for why he wrote his second book Better: A Surgeon's Notes on Performance.Video Interview: Dr. Atul Gawande on Candor and Medical ErrorsAuthor Atul Gawande discusses why he is so open about his medical errors, as context for why he wrote his second book, Better: A Surgeon's Notes on Performance.Adderal XR - Drug DescriptionAmphetamine Mixed SaltsConcerta - Drug DescriptionMethylphenidate XRStrattera - Drug Descriptionatomoxetine HClHealth Tip: Can You Quit Smoking Without Weight Gain?Mental Disorders in Parents and AutismPutting a Stop to Childhood CancerHealth Tip: Discussing Death With ChildrenFeverAppendicitisAbdominal painAbscessIntravenousAppendectomyInvasiveLaparoscopyAbdominal ultrasoundLaparoscopic SurgeryArteriohepatic DysplasiaArteriohepatic Dysplasia2007-10-20 07:04:17.0HealthCentral2008-05-13 20:37:02.0Fatty LiverHemochromatosisHepatic EncephalopathyHepatitisHepatitisThe Hepatitis C virus is a blood-borne pathogen that primarily affects the liver. The liver is a large reddish-brown glandular organ located in the upper right portion of the abdominal cavity. This video animation shows how the Hepatitis C virus spreads through the Liver.Heart Transplant Breakthrough
A new test makes life easier for heart transplant patients.
Help for Hepatitis C
A new drug for hepatitis C proves to be just what patients who have failed other treatments have been waiting for.
Custom-built Organs
Medicine's next big thing: doctors are growing organs in the lab. Soon, they could even be printing them. Watch this video to learn about this cutting-edge technology.
Hepatitis C VaccineHealth Tip: Causes for JaundiceHealth Tip: Treating Fatty Liver DiseaseVitamin ABlindnessBleedingLiver diseaseVitaminsCardiovascularFatRicketsItchingPhysical examinationX-rayBileVitamin ELiver biopsyVitamin DInfant formulasNormal growth and developmentCholesterolCholesterolLiver CirrhosisVitamin KCirrhosisChromosomeArthritisAccess our encyclopedia entry on arthritis, including diagrams showing its effects on the body, alternative names, causes, incidence and risk factors.Arthritis2007-10-20 07:08:51.0HealthCentral2008-05-13 20:38:24.0Arthroscopy & Arthroscopic SurgeryBack CareBursitisCarpal Tunnel SurgeryHealing Brains and Bones
Two big ideas: researchers are finding ways to save injured brains -- and injured bones.
Acupuncture For OsteoarthritisCheck out this video to find out how this ancient treatment is helping in new ways.Better Hip SurgeryWatch this video to learn more about the innovations being made in the field of hip replacement.Thermal Scans Detect Arthritis SoonerLearn about a technology breakthrough which helps to identify and diagnose arthritis far earlier.Ultram - Drug DescriptionTramadolVioxx - Drug DescriptionRofecoxibHealth Tip: Caring for a Ruptured EardrumHealth Tip: Take Care of Your FeetHealth Tip: Getting Up After a FallTinnitusChronicHepatitisRheumatoid arthritisBleedingFatigueStressSwellingVitaminsJuvenile rheumatoid arthritisThe Immune SystemOsteoarthritisFeverJoint painRenalArthritisDegenerative Joint DiseaseRheumatoid ArthritisArthroscopy & Arthroscopic SurgeryArthroscopy & Arthroscopic Surgery2007-10-20 07:07:01.0HealthCentral2008-05-13 20:33:45.0Animal BitesAnterior Cruciate Ligament RepairArthritisAvascular NecrosisHealing Brains and Bones
Two big ideas: researchers are finding ways to save injured brains -- and injured bones.
Saving Trauma Patients
It's already being used in Europe. Now a national study is testing an experimental treatment to see if it can help improve survival rates for trauma patients.
Better Knees
If you've got chronic knee pain but you don't want to undergo a total knee replacement, listen up! A new implant could help.
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A robot named Howard is helping stroke survivors regain control and movement.Fixing Torn Hearts
Now, doctors can fix a torn aorta without making a single incision in a patient’s chest.Medicine's Next Big Thing? Growing Hearts
Chronic heart failure kills thousands each year, and though a heart transplant is an option, many patients die waiting for one. Now, cutting-edge technology may offer something better.Heart Transplant Breakthrough
A new test makes life easier for heart transplant patients.
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A robot named Howard is helping stroke survivors regain control and movement.Fixing Torn Hearts
Now, doctors can fix a torn aorta without making a single incision in a patient’s chest.Medicine's Next Big Thing? Growing Hearts
Chronic heart failure kills thousands each year, and though a heart transplant is an option, many patients die waiting for one. Now, cutting-edge technology may offer something better.Heart Transplant Breakthrough
A new test makes life easier for heart transplant patients.
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A robot named Howard is helping stroke survivors regain control and movement.Fixing Torn Hearts
Now, doctors can fix a torn aorta without making a single incision in a patient’s chest.Medicine's Next Big Thing? Growing Hearts
Chronic heart failure kills thousands each year, and though a heart transplant is an option, many patients die waiting for one. Now, cutting-edge technology may offer something better.Heart Transplant Breakthrough
A new test makes life easier for heart transplant patients.
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A robot named Howard is helping stroke survivors regain control and movement.Fixing Torn Hearts
Now, doctors can fix a torn aorta without making a single incision in a patient’s chest.Medicine's Next Big Thing? Growing Hearts
Chronic heart failure kills thousands each year, and though a heart transplant is an option, many patients die waiting for one. Now, cutting-edge technology may offer something better.Heart Transplant Breakthrough
A new test makes life easier for heart transplant patients.
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If you've got chronic knee pain but you don't want to undergo a total knee replacement, listen up! A new implant could help.
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It's already being used in Europe. Now a national study is testing an experimental treatment to see if it can help improve survival rates for trauma patients.
Better Knees
If you've got chronic knee pain but you don't want to undergo a total knee replacement, listen up! A new implant could help.
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