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Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV)
Learn more about the symptoms, causes and treatment of intense bouts of dizziness.
Continue ReadingBenign peripheral nerve tumor
Learn more about the different types of tumors that grow on or around the nerves…
Continue ReadingBenign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)
This common problem, also known as an enlarged prostate, can be treated.
Continue ReadingBeta blockers
Find out how beta blockers lower blood pressure and when you might need one.
Continue ReadingBeta blockers: Do they cause weight gain?
Weight gain can occur as a side effect of some of these medicines used for…
Continue ReadingBeta blockers: How do they affect exercise?
If you take this medicine, you may need to change your target heart rate during…
Continue ReadingBicuspid aortic valve
This condition, present at birth, affects the valve between the lower left heart chamber and…
Continue ReadingBile reflux
This digestive problem tends to develop in people who've had stomach surgery and sometimes contributes…
Continue ReadingBiliopancreatic diversion with duodenal switch (BPD/DS)
Learn about a two-part weight-loss procedure that involves making the stomach smaller and reconnecting parts…
Continue ReadingBilirubin test
Find out what to expect from this important blood test that checks how your liver…
Continue ReadingBinge-eating disorder
People with this condition often don't feel able to stop eating and may eat larger…
Continue ReadingBiofeedback
This technique teaches you to control your body's functions, such as your heart rate and…
Continue ReadingBioidentical hormones: Are they safer?
There's no proof that these treatments are safer than standard hormone therapy for menopause symptoms.
Continue ReadingBiological therapy for cancer
Learn about the latest tools, such as T-cell therapy and cancer vaccines, that use the…
Continue ReadingBiopsy: Types of biopsy procedures used to diagnose cancer
Learn about the different ways of collecting suspicious cells to test in the lab to…
Continue ReadingBipolar disorder
This mental health condition causes extreme mood swings that include emotional highs, called mania, and…
Continue ReadingBipolar disorder and alcoholism: Are they related?
These disorders often occur together, and they can be a dangerous mix. Having both conditions…
Continue ReadingBipolar disorder in children: Is it possible?
Bipolar disorder in children and teenagers is possible. Finding it early and treating it can…
Continue ReadingBipolar medications and weight gain
Some medicines used to treat bipolar disorder can make you feel hungrier or cause changes…
Continue ReadingBipolar treatment: Are bipolar I and bipolar II treated differently?
Bipolar 1 and bipolar 2 are related mental health conditions, and although treatment is much…
Continue ReadingBird flu (avian influenza)
Flu viruses in other animals, such as birds, may be a risk to people. Learn…
Continue ReadingBirth control: Can preejaculation fluid cause pregnancy?
This possible cause of pregnancy makes withdrawal a method of birth control you cannot rely…
Continue ReadingBirth control options: Things to consider
There are many types of birth control. Think about these questions before choosing a method.
Continue ReadingBirth control patch
Learn how to use this type of birth control that delivers estrogen and progestin through…
Continue ReadingBirth control pill FAQ: Benefits, risks and choices
The birth control pill is surrounded by misinformation. Get the facts on common concerns and…
Continue ReadingBirth control pills: Harmful in early pregnancy?
If you took birth control pills before you knew you were pregnant, the risks of…
Continue ReadingBirthmarks
Learn to identify types of birthmarks by how the skin looks. Examples include café au…
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