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Health Encyclopedia

Diseases/Conditions
Get definitions, risk factors, causes, symptoms, treatment and prevention tips for thousands of diseases and health conditions.

Injury
Look up first aid and treatment information for injuries.

Nutrition
Get the latest nutrition information related to disease, well-being and disease prevention.

Poisons
Learn about poisons, their symptoms and treatments.

Special Topics
Gather the information you need to understand, treat and prevent common health care issues.

Surgeries
Learn about the latest surgery procedures and know what to expect with any type of surgery you may be having.

Symptoms
Your body may be trying to tell you something. Learn what symptoms mean and what you can do to stop and prevent an illness.

Tests
There are thousands of tests used to determine the cause of illnesses. Learn what tests are available and what you can expect if you're scheduled for a diagnostic test.

Drug Information
Provided by the National Library of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health, the MedlinePlus* Web site provides access to up-to-date drug information.

Pregnancy Center
Use this guide throughout your pregnancy to learn how your baby develops each week, find helpful planning tips and learn what to expect from labor and delivery.