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Systemic lupus erythematosus (lupus) is a disease that causes your body's immune system to attack its own cells and tissues. It causes periods of inflammation to various parts of the body. It can affect your joints, tendons, and skin. It can affect blood vessels. And it can affect organs, such as the kidneys, heart, lungs, and brain.

Timing your mammogram when your breasts are not tender is important. In premenopausal women, this is usually 1 week after a menstrual period.

The cholesterol in your blood comes from the foods you eat and your liver. Your liver makes all of the cholesterol your body needs.

Detailed information on the symptoms of liver disease.

Keeping extra weight off needs effort and commitment, just as losing weight does.

Make sure to ask your health care provider these questions about your medicines, including what they are, what they do, and how to take them.

Violent coughing or vomiting may cause a tear in your lower esophagus. A hiatal hernia or childbirth can also lead to this kind of tear. Learn about symptoms, treatment, and more.

A fusion is a surgery to join two or more bones together. During a transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (TLIF), this is done on the spine. Learn more about why and how TLIF is done and what the risks are.

A fusion is a surgery to join two or more bones together. During a transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (TLIF), this is done on the spine. Two of the bones of your back (vertebrae) are joined together, and one of your spinal disks is removed.