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A catheter is put in place to help drain excess fluid from around your lung. Too much fluid around your lung is called pleural effusion.

Meningococcal ACWY vaccine can help protect against meningococcal disease caused by serogroups A, C, W, and Y. A different meningococcal vaccine is available that can help protect against serogroup B.

Meningococcal B vaccine can help protect against meningococcal disease caused by serogroup B. A different meningococcal vaccine is available that can help protect against serogroups A, C, W, and Y.

Cancer usually starts when normal cells in the body change. They start growing out of control. Cancer cells can form lumps of tissue. These lumps are called tumors. Cancer that starts in the vulva is called vulvar cancer. The vulva is the external...

Cancer usually starts when normal cells in the body change. They start growing out of control. Cancer cells can form lumps of tissue. These lumps are called tumors. Cancer that starts in the vagina is called vaginal cancer. The vagina is part of...

The doctor placed a ventriculoperitoneal (VP) shunt under your baby’s skin. A VP shunt is made of two thin tubes (catheters) connected by a valve. The shunt drains extra fluid out of your baby’s brain and into their belly. Your baby's body can take...

Hypothyroidism is when the thyroid gland doesn't make enough thyroid hormone. The condition is more common in adults. But it’s the most common thyroid disorder in children. Not enough thyroid hormone leads to signs, such as slow growth, lack of activity, and poor performance in school.

Trichomoniasis is a common sexually transmitted infection (STI). It can cause vaginal redness and swelling in teen girls. In teen boys it can cause painful urination.

If you need to inject insulin to manage your diabetes, take care of your insulin correctly. Read on for some helpful tips.