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Residual limb pain

Learn about causes and treatments of this common pain that happens in part of an…

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Resilience: Build skills to endure hardship

Are you made of tough enough stuff? Learn tips to improve your coping skills.

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Resperate: Can it help reduce blood pressure?

This device teaches slow, deep breathing, which can reduce blood pressure.

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Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)

This common illness affects the lungs. It can seem like a cold, but may be…

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Restless legs syndrome

Uncomfortable sensations in your legs can interrupt your sleep — making you drag through your…

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Retinal detachment

Eye floaters and reduced vision can be symptoms of this condition. Find out about causes…

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Retinal diseases

Learn about the symptoms, diagnosis and treatment for various conditions that affect the retinas and…

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Retinoblastoma

Learn about the symptoms, causes and treatments for this eye cancer that occurs in young…

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Retractile testicle

Find out about this condition that allows the testicle to move between the scrotum and…

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Retrograde ejaculation

Learn about the symptoms and treatment options for this condition that can cause male infertility.

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Rett syndrome

This rare genetic disorder affects the way the brain develops, causing a progressive inability to…

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Reye's syndrome

Learn about the causes and treatment of this rare but serious condition causing swelling in…

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Rh factor blood test

What's an Rh factor blood test? Understand this important test that's done during pregnancy.

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Rhabdomyolysis from statins: What's the risk?

Learn about this rare and possibly life-threatening side effect of some cholesterol-lowering medicines.

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Rhabdomyosarcoma

This rare soft tissue cancer affects children more often than adults. Treatment may include surgery,…

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Rheumatic fever

Learn about this complication of strep throat and scarlet fever and what you can do…

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Rheumatoid arthritis

This ongoing condition can affect more than just the joints. It also can damage skin,…

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Rheumatoid arthritis: Can it affect the eyes?

Although rheumatoid arthritis is primarily a joint disease, it occasionally affects the eyes.

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Rheumatoid arthritis: Can it affect the lungs?

Although rheumatoid arthritis primarily affects the joints, it can also affect the lungs.

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Rheumatoid arthritis: Does pregnancy affect symptoms?

Learn how being pregnant can affect the symptoms of this autoimmune condition.

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Rheumatoid arthritis: Is exercise important?

Which types of exercises are best for people who have rheumatoid arthritis? Which should be…

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Rheumatoid factor

Rheumatoid factor — This blood test can help diagnose autoimmune disorders such as rheumatoid arthritis,…

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Rhinoplasty

Learn about the benefits, risks and what to expect during nose surgery.

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Rhythm method for natural family planning

Want to know the best time of month to conceive or avoid pregnancy? The rhythm…

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Ricin poisoning

This deadly poison comes from castor bean plants. The same beans are used to make…

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Rickets

Learn what can cause this bone-softening disease in children and how supplements may prevent or…

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Ringworm (body)

Learn more on causes, symptoms, treatments of this easily spread fungal skin infection that itches…

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Ringworm (scalp)

Learn more on causes, symptoms, treatments of this easily spread, itchy fungal skin infection and…

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Robotic hysterectomy

Sometimes, surgery to remove the uterus is done with robotic help. Learn what conditions this…

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Robotic myomectomy

Learn about this minimally invasive procedure to remove uterine fibroids that may reduce pain, blood…

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