Gynecological Cancers

Detailed information on the most common types of gynecological cancers, including symptoms, risk factors, diagnosis, and treatment

Cancer Treatment: Overview

Detailed information on the most common types of cancer treatment, including surgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy, hormone therapy, immunotherapy, biological therapy, and cancer clinical trials

Cardiac Conditions and Diseases

Detailed information on the most common cardiovascular diseases, including full-page descriptions detailing the most common types of heart disease, related symptoms, diagnostic, implantable cardioverter defibrillators, ICDs, and treatment information

Heart Valve Diseases

Heart valves can malfunction on one of two ways: They can fail to close completely, allowing blood to flow backward, or they can become damaged, limiting blood flow.

Congenital Heart Defects

When the heart or blood vessels near the heart do not develop normally before birth, it's called a congenital heart defect (CHD). Learn about different types of CHDs, and how to help young teens transition successfully from pediatric care to adult care.

Forms of Diabetes

Detailed information on the three forms of diabetes: type 1 diabetes, type 2 diabetes, and gestational diabetes

Type 1 Diabetes

In type 1 diabetes, the body can’t make insulin. Insulin is needed to help sugar (glucose) enter cells for energy. Read on to learn more about this condition that often develops in children or young adults.