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Ingrown toenails

Learn about causes, prevention and treatment of this common, painful nail condition that usually affects…

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Inguinal hernia

What happens if part of the intestine bulges through a weak spot in abdominal muscle?…

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Inherited metabolic disorders

Caused by gene changes, these disorders affect the body's ability to change food into energy.…

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Insect bites and stings: First aid

How to administer first aid for insect bites or stings.

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Insomnia

This disorder can make it hard to fall asleep, hard to stay asleep or both,…

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Insomnia: How do I stay asleep?

Waking up in the middle of the night and not being able to get back…

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Insomnia treatment: Cognitive behavioral therapy instead of sleeping pills

If you find it hard to fall asleep or stay asleep, or you have other…

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Insulin and weight gain: Keep the pounds off

Understand why weight gain is linked to insulin treatment, and find out how to dodge…

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Integrative medicine

This type of medicine adds complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) practices to mainstream medicine.

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Intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT)

Learn how technology allows specialists to precisely manipulate radiation therapy beams so that they conform…

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Intermittent explosive disorder

This mental health condition involves sudden bouts of impulsive, aggressive, violent behavior or verbal outbursts…

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Intermittent fasting: What are the benefits?

Fasting for a set time is one way people limit calories. What's the appeal and…

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Interstitial cystitis

Bladder pain and urinary frequency flare with certain triggers if you have this condition. Learn…

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Interstitial lung disease

This group of lung diseases cause progressive lung tissue scarring and affect your ability to…

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Intervention: Help a loved one overcome addiction

Make a plan to help a loved one break free from an addiction to alcohol,…

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Intestinal gas

This frequently uncomfortable symptom is part of proper digestion. Find out when it might be…

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Intestinal ischemia

Learn about what happens when blood flow to part of the small or large intestine…

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Intestinal obstruction

A blocked intestine needs prompt medical care. Learn about symptoms and the wide range of…

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Intracranial hematoma

This collection of blood within the skull is a serious, possibly life-threatening, complication of a…

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Intracranial venous malformations

Find out more about the diagnosis and treatment of these unusually enlarged veins in the…

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Intragastric balloon

An intragastric balloon is a silicone balloon filled with saline. It's inserted into the stomach…

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Intraoperative magnetic resonance imaging (iMRI)

Find out how neurosurgeons use intraoperative magnetic resonance imaging (iMRI) during brain surgery.

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Intraoperative radiation therapy (IORT)

Learn about this radiation therapy that's done during surgery and sends radiation right where it's…

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Intrauterine insemination (IUI)

Learn more about how this infertility treatment is done and what to expect.

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Intravenous pyelogram

An intravenous pyelogram is an imaging exam that may be used to help diagnose urinary…

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Intussusception

This rare but serious disorder occurs when one part of the intestine slides into another…

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Invasive lobular carcinoma

Breast cancer that begins in the milk-producing glands of the breast is uncommon. Learn what…

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Iritis

Learn about who's at risk of this eye condition and why you should get treatment…

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Iron deficiency anemia

Not getting enough iron can lead to this condition, which can cause tiredness and shortness…

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Iron deficiency anemia during pregnancy: Prevention tips

Are you getting enough iron? Know how to spot the symptoms of iron deficiency anemia…

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