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Sometimes an accidental poisoning can be treated at home by following the directions from a poison control center or your child's health care provider. But other times your child will need emergency care. Read on to learn the details.

Liposuction removes excess body fat through a suctioning process. It is not a substitute for weight loss, but it does change the body's shape and contour.

A stye is a tender red bump on the edge of your eyelid.

Audiologists measure and evaluate a person's ability to hear sounds. They focus on treating people with hearing disorders.

Detailed information on chronic venous insufficiency, including causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.

If you have a family history of multiple cases of the same or related types of cancer, you may need genetic counseling. Read on to learn where to find these services and how they can help you.

Hypopituitarism means that the pituitary gland is not working normally. The pituitary gland is a pea-sized gland located at the base of the brain. It’s the master endocrine gland in the body. The pituitary gland normally releases as many as 8 different hormones. These hormones control growth, metabolism, blood pressure, and other body processes. The effects of hypopituitarism may be slow over time. Or they may be sudden.

Hypothyroidism is when the thyroid gland does not make enough thyroid hormone. Congenital hypothyroidism is when the disorder is present in a baby at birth. Read on to learn more.

Osteoporosis is a condition where the bones are thinner than normal. The condition is much more common in older adults, but it can also occur during childhood. Read on to learn more.