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A ventricular septal defect (VSD) is a congenital heart defect. This means that your baby is born with it. A VSD is an opening or hole in the dividing wall (septum) between the 2 lower chambers of the heart (right and left ventricles). VSDs are the most common type of congenital heart defect.

Relaxing in the sun may feel good, but it isn't good for your skin. In fact, being exposed to the sun's harmful rays is a major cause of skin cancer. Follow these tips to protect your skin.

Alcohol is the drug most widely abused by kids. It's cheap, available, and many kids see their parents drinking at home. Know the health and personal risks of using alcohol.

Learn how to care for yourself at home after a laparoscopic cholecystectomy to remove your gallbladder.

Cushing's syndrome is a hormone disorder. It’s caused by having high levels of the hormone cortisol over a long time. Read on to learn more.

Left bundle branch block is a problem with the heart’s electrical wiring (conduction) system. Read on for details about this condition.

Detailed information on non-infectious skin conditions, including dermatitis, acne, drug rashes, poison ivy/poison oak, and toxic epidermal necrolysis

A transrectal ultrasound is an imaging test to check a man's prostate gland. Tissue samples (a biopsy) may also be taken.

Along with diet and exercise, treatment to lower cholesterol may include the B vitamin niacin combined with medicines, such as statins.