Postpartum thyroiditis happens when your thyroid becomes inflamed after delivering a baby, or having a miscarriage or abortion. It may first cause your thyroid to be overactive, but over time it leads to an underactive thyroid. Read on to learn more.

Detailed information on the most common types of skin tests, including allergy testing, skin biopsy, and skin culture.

Staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome (SSSS) is a serious skin infection. The infection causes peeling skin over large parts of the body. It looks like the skin has been scalded or burned by hot liquid. It’s more common in the summer and fall.

Detailed information on psoriasis, including causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.

A woman with a multiple pregnancy needs more calories and nutrients, more frequent prenatal visits, and more rest.

Gastric restrictive surgery is a type of bariatric surgery or weight-loss surgery. It limits the amount of food you can eat. This surgery may be used to treat severe obesity when diet, exercise, and medicine have failed.

Chromosome studies may be performed when a child is born with multiple birth defects. They may also be done when people have certain types of leukemias and lymphomas, to look for specific chromosome rearrangements associated with these types of cancers. Direct DNA studies look directly at the gene in question for an error.

Learn more about nutrition and its role in preventing cancer.

Age, chronic diseases, and endometriosis are common factors for women. For men, they are STIs, toxic substances at work, and cigarette smoking.

You have a lot of choices when it comes to birth control. Some methods don't need a healthcare provider's visit. But others, like oral contraceptives, are available only by prescription.