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Child sleep: Put preschool bedtime problems to rest
When a child has trouble sleeping, a gentle but firm bedtime routine is often the key to a good night's rest.January 21, 2026 -
CT scan
This imaging test helps detect internal injuries and disease by providing cross-sectional images of bones, blood vessels and soft tissues inside the body.May 7, 2024 -
Teeth grinding (bruxism)
With this condition, you grind or clench your teeth when you're awake or while you're sleeping. This can damage your teeth and cause pain in your jaw.December 27, 2024 -
Dry mouth
With this condition, also known as xerostomia, the salivary glands in the mouth don't make enough saliva to keep the mouth wet.December 19, 2023 -
Aplastic anemia
Your body stops producing enough new blood cells in this rare and serious condition, possibly causing fatigue, higher risk of infections and uncontrolled bleeding.May 3, 2025 -
Lead poisoning
Learn about lead poisoning symptoms and treatment of lead exposure in children and adults. Explore ways to keep your kids safe from lead exposure.October 30, 2025 -
Hyperparathyroidism
Learn about symptoms, tests and treatment for this condition caused by overactivity of the parathyroid glands.September 19, 2025 -
X-ray
This quick and simple imaging test can spot problems in areas such as the bones, teeth and chest. Learn more about this diagnostic test.January 20, 2024 -
Iron deficiency anemia
Not getting enough iron can lead to this condition, which can cause tiredness and shortness of breath.September 20, 2025 -
Prostatitis
Learn about tests and treatments for conditions of the prostate gland that cause pain, trouble with urination, and other symptoms.February 22, 2025 -
Bone scan
This diagnostic test can be used to check for cancer that has spread to the bones, skeletal pain that can't be explained, bone infection or a bone injury.April 2, 2024 -
Anemia
Having too few healthy red blood cells causes tiredness and weakness. There are many types of this condition.May 5, 2026 -
Smokeless tobacco products
Learn the risks of using products such as chewing tobacco, snuff and snus.August 31, 2023 -
Breast cancer
Learn about this common cancer, including information on prevention, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment.July 26, 2025 -
Mammogram
Learn what to expect during a breast X-ray exam. Find out about the benefits of this test for breast cancer screening, as well as potential risks.October 25, 2025 -
Human growth hormone (HGH): Does it slow aging?
Is this treatment an anti-aging breakthrough? Know the facts.November 6, 2024 -
Concussion
This brain injury can cause headaches, dizziness, trouble concentrating and other symptoms that often improve within days to weeks.January 12, 2024 -
Hives and angioedema
Learn more about these common but short-lived skin conditions, their symptoms, causes and home remedies, and how to prevent them.October 27, 2023 -
Bone density test (DXA/DEXA scan)
If your healthcare professional suspects you have osteoporosis, a bone density test, called a DXA/DEXA scan, can assess your bone strength. Learn about this test and what the results mean.June 2, 2026 -
Rheumatic fever
Learn about this complication of strep throat and scarlet fever and what you can do to prevent it.June 9, 2026
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