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A Baker's cyst (popliteal cyst) is a fluid-filled sac that forms behind the knee. Learn more about Baker's cysts, including the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.

A boxer's fracture is a break in the neck of the fifth metacarpal bone in the hand. It gets its name because the injury is common in boxers who are less experienced. Learn more about boxer's fracture, including symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments.

A tumor forms when an abnormal cell grows to form a mass of abnormal cells. Spinal cord tumors are tumors that form on the spinal cord or in the area around it.

Snoring doesn't necessarily mean that you have a medical condition, but it can sometimes be a sign of a serious sleep disorder, including sleep apnea.

Polyps are small growths of tissue that can form in the body. If they grow on the lining of the uterus (endometrium), they are called endometrial polyps. Cervical polyps grow in the cervical canal.

Cephalic disorders affect the central nervous system as it develops. They may also affect the brain and the growth of the skull.

A chordoma is a form of bone cancer that can occur anywhere along the length of the spine from the base of the skull to the lower back.

While being a new mom brings lots of joy, it also brings stress--something a crying baby can make worse. Having a better understanding of why your baby cries can help you deal with this stress in a healthy way and help you avoid the most common form of child abuse: Shaken baby syndrome.

Putting babies to sleep on their backs has dramatically reduced the incidence of SIDS. One unexpected side effect: Many infants now have a flattened head.