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Coughing up blood

Coughing up blood: Symptom — Comprehensive overview covers possible causes of coughing up blood.

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Counting calories: Get back to weight-loss basics

Calories count — Try these calorie-cutting basics to get a handle on your weight.

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COVID-19 and pets: Can dogs and cats get COVID-19?

Find out how COVID-19 can affect dogs and cats, what you can do to protect…

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COVID-19 and your mental health

Worry and concern about COVID-19 are common. Here are some ideas for how to cope…

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COVID-19 antibody testing

Learn how COVID-19 antibody testing is done to find out if you've had a past…

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COVID-19, cold, allergies and the flu: What are the differences?

It's not easy to tell these health conditions apart based on their symptoms alone. Find…

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COVID-19 diagnostic testing

Find out how to test to learn if you're infected with the virus that causes…

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COVID-19 drugs: Are there any that work?

Medicine can help people who are at risk of, diagnosed with, or have symptoms of…

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COVID-19 in babies and children

Know the symptoms of COVID-19 in children, what to do if your child appears sick…

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COVID-19 infections by race: What's behind the health disparities?

Understand how underlying health conditions, the places where people live and work, and racism can…

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COVID-19 travel advice

Traveling during COVID-19? Follow these tips for safely flying, driving and staying at hotels.

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COVID-19 vaccine: Should I reschedule my mammogram?

Swollen lymph nodes caused by the COVID-19 vaccine can look like breast cancer on a…

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COVID-19 vaccines for kids: What you need to know

Learn about the safety and effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccines for kids, the possible side effects,…

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COVID-19 vaccines: Get the facts

Find out about the COVID-19 vaccines, the benefits of COVID-19 vaccination and the possible side…

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COVID-19 variants: What's the concern?

The virus that causes COVID-19 has changed over time, which has affected prevention, diagnosis and…

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COVID-19 vs. flu: Similarities and differences

Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and seasonal flu have many similarities and differences. Find out what…

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COVID-19: Who's at higher risk of serious symptoms?

Advanced age and some health conditions can raise the risk of serious COVID-19 (coronavirus disease…

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CPAP machines: Tips for avoiding 10 common problems

Making small adjustments to your CPAP machine can help you use it more comfortably.

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Cradle cap

Learn about the symptoms, treatments and home care tips for this short-lived type of seborrheic…

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Craniopharyngioma

Learn more about this noncancerous tumor that forms near the brain's pituitary gland, including diagnosis…

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Craniosynostosis

In this condition, one or more of the flexible joints between the bone plates of…

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Craniotomy

Learn what brain conditions are treated with this surgery that involves removing a piece of…

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Craving and chewing ice: A sign of anemia?

Craving and chewing ice (pagophagia) is often associated with iron deficiency with or without anemia.

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Creatine

Find out how creatine might affect your athletic performance and how the supplement interacts with…

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Creatinine test

This test is a measure of how well the kidneys are doing their job of…

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Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease

Learn what can put someone at risk of developing this rare brain disorder that causes…

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Crohn's disease

Learn about symptoms and treatment for this debilitating, but treatable, digestive condition.

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Croup

This upper airway infection makes it harder to breathe and causes a barking cough. It…

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Crying baby: What to do when your newborn cries

Listening to a crying baby can take a toll on your emotions. Follow these tips…

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Cryoablation for cancer

Learn how cryoablation is used to treat a variety of cancers, including bone, kidney, lung…

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