Mar 25, 2025 · Living wills and other advance directives describe your treatment preferences in end-of-life situations when you can't speak for yourself.

Jul 29, 2025 · Diagnosis You may start by seeing your primary care provider to find out if your anxiety could be related to your physical health. He or she can check for signs of an underlying medical …

Jun 11, 2022 · Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) occurs when a blood clot (thrombus) forms in one or more of the deep veins in the body, usually in the legs. Deep vein thrombosis can cause leg pain or swelling. …

May 17, 2025 · Muscular dystrophy is a group of diseases that causes muscles to become weaker and lose mass over time. The condition is caused by changes in the genes that make proteins needed to …

Jul 20, 2024 · Overview Acne is a skin condition that occurs when your hair follicles become plugged with oil and dead skin cells. It causes whiteheads, blackheads or pimples. Acne is most common …

Nov 30, 2023 · Causes Tooth decay causes cavities. This is a process that occurs over time. Here's how tooth decay happens: Plaque forms. Dental plaque is a clear sticky film that coats your teeth. It's due …

Jan 21, 2026 · Calcium supplements come in different forms, including tablets, capsules, chews, liquids and powders. If you have trouble swallowing pills, you may want a chewable or liquid calcium …

Dec 19, 2023 · Overview Spina bifida is a condition that occurs when the spine and spinal cord don't form properly. It's a type of neural tube defect. The neural tube is the structure in a developing …

Jan 1, 2026 · For oral dosage forms (capsules, delayed-release capsules or suspension, or tablets): To treat duodenal ulcers: Adults—20 milligrams (mg) once a day before a meal. Your doctor may adjust …

In vitro fertilization, also called IVF, is a complex series of procedures that can lead to a pregnancy. It's a treatment for infertility, a condition in which you can't get pregnant after at least a year of trying for …