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Polypill: Does it treat heart disease?

This combination pill contains small doses of several commonly prescribed heart disease medicines.

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Polysomnography (sleep study)

Your healthcare professional may order this test if you might have a condition such as…

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Popliteal artery aneurysm

Learn more about this lower extremity aneurysm that occurs in the wall of an artery…

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Popliteal artery entrapment syndrome

Calf pain cramping your style during a workout? Know the symptoms of popliteal artery entrapment…

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Poppy seed tea: Beneficial or dangerous?

Poppy seed tea may be used as a natural pain reliever. The key is the…

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Porphyria

This group of disorders results from a buildup of natural chemicals in the body that…

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Portion control for weight loss

If your portions are out of control, you may be supersizing your meals and yourself.…

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Positive thinking: Stop negative self-talk to reduce stress

Positive thinking — Harness the power of optimism to help with stress management.

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Positron emission tomography scan

Learn how this imaging scan can play an important role in early detection of health…

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Post-polio syndrome

This syndrome causes a number of potentially serious symptoms that appear decades after the polio…

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Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)

This mental health condition, which is caused by being part of or witnessing a terrifying…

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Post-traumatic stress: How can you help your loved one?

Use these tips to help someone cope with stress from a scary or painful event,…

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Post-vasectomy pain syndrome

Learn about post-vasectomy pain syndrome (PVPS) — How it happens after a vasectomy, tests to…

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Posterior cortical atrophy

This rare neurological syndrome that's often caused by Alzheimer's disease affects vision and coordination.

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Posterior vaginal prolapse (rectocele)

In this pelvic floor disorder, the rectum presses against weakened tissues and bulges into the…

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Postherpetic neuralgia

This complication of shingles can cause pain, itching and numbness long after the shingles rash…

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Postpartum care: What to expect after a vaginal birth

Learn what to expect and how to manage vaginal soreness and discharge, sore breasts, mood…

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Postpartum complications: What you need to know

Learn about self-care after childbirth and the symptoms of a possible problem.

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Postpartum depression

Learn the risk factors and symptoms of depression in new mothers, as well as effective…

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Postpartum preeclampsia

Learn about this rare condition that's typically associated with pregnancy, but that can occur after…

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Potty training: How to get the job done

Your guide on how to teach your child to use the toilet, including when to…

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Pouchitis

This condition is swelling and irritation that happens after surgery to create a J pouch…

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Prader-Willi syndrome

This rare genetic condition leads to physical, mental and behavioral problems, including being hungry all…

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Precision medicine for breast cancer

Learn how genetic testing can help customize your cancer treatment plan. Precision medicine is improving…

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Precocious puberty

Read about what can cause children's bodies to begin changing into adult bodies too soon.

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Prediabetes

Blood sugar levels start to rise even before you get type 2 diabetes. Find out…

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Prednisone and other corticosteroids

Are you using a corticosteroid? Prednisone and other corticosteroid pills, creams and injections can cause…

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Prednisone withdrawal: Why taper down slowly?

Prednisone is a powerful medication. Find out why it's so important to taper off your…

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Preeclampsia

Learn about the diagnosis, treatment of this pregnancy complication of high blood pressure with related…

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Preemptive kidney transplant

Find out more about preemptive kidney transplant – an alternative to dialysis for treatment of…

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