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Most headaches aren't serious and can be relieved with self-care. But some headaches may be a sign of another health problem like eye trouble or high blood pressure. Read this for more information about treating headaches.

With a little bit of planning, most people with partial seizures are able to lead active, fulfilling lives. You can, too. These tips can help you stay as healthy as possible and head off seizures before they happen.

Children with autism have trouble relating to others. They may not respond to social cues, such as smiles or eye contact. They may also dislike being held or cuddled. They may be slow learning to talk. Many children with autism can thrive with early help.

Your Achilles tendon is a large band of tissue in the back of your ankle. It connects your calf muscles to your heel bone. You use it almost every time you move your leg. But repeated stress can make it more prone to injury. A complete tear through the tendon is known as an Achilles tendon rupture.

Although they can be painful, most rib fractures aren't serious. But they often make it hard to cough or breathe deeply. Here's what you need to know.

You or a loved one may have had an accident or serious illness. If so, you are likely to be worried and afraid. Knowing more about the emergency room (ER) can help you feel less anxious.

Your yearly checkup should include a clinical breast exam. This exam may be done by a gynecologist, family doctor, nurse practitioner, nurse midwife, or specially trained nurse. Yearly breast exams help to make sure that breast conditions are found early.

A surgical breast biopsy is done to remove a small piece of tissue from the breast. This tissue is then sent to a lab to be studied. Most surgical breast biopsies are done in a hospital or clinic. They are performed on an outpatient basis.

Waiting for biopsy results is never easy. But you will know your results within days. You may get the results during a follow-up visit with your provider. Or your provider may call you with the results.