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A urine flow test calculates the speed of urine flow over time. It may be used to check how the bladder and sphincter are working. Here's what you need to know about the test.

Detailed information on eye disorders in children

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.

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

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

If you are pregnant, this test looks for a fetal substance called alpha-fetoprotein in your blood. Higher levels of AFP may mean your fetus has a birth defect.