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Thyroid nodules are lumps or tumors in your thyroid gland—which you need to know about.

Learn what can help you get through the first appointment with a specialist, and make it a success.

Find out more about the when you should work with an endocrinologist, and when and why another type of physician may be a better choice for your health.

Newly diagnosed with RA? Fears? Concerns? Read what seasoned RA folks have to say.

Diagnosed with cancer? How to quickly achieve the calm, clear mind you need to move forward.

Diagnosed with cancer? How to see the path ahead and prepare for a successful journey.

Prognosis is the medical term for predicted outcome of a disease or disorder. When a disorder gets too close for comfort, knowing the prognosis is a top priority.

A person with ankylosing spondylitis (AS) will likely have stiffness and pain at the base of the spine and lower back.

Ankylosing spondylitis is a type of progressive arthritis that inflames the joints of the spine. Ankylos is Greek for stiffening of a joint, and spondylo is Greek for vertebra.

Credit: Thinkstock “You have cancer.” The doctor has just delivered the bad news. Sure, there were probably also some encouraging words to soften the blow: “I’m sorry,” “We do have lots of effective treatments these days,” etc. Nonetheless the stark ...