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Celiac disease, also called sprue, is an immune reaction to eating gluten — a protein found in wheat, barley and rye. If you have celiac disease, eating gluten triggers an immune response in you...

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is an term used to describe disorders that cause chronic inflammation of your digestive tract. Types of IBD include: Crohn's disease This type of IBD is chara...

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, colon cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in the U.S. Colon cancer is cancer of the large intestine, or colon, which is the ...

Prescription drug disposal information Prescription drugs need to be disposed of properly. Unused or expired prescription medications can be disposed of correctly utilizing the free local drop bo...

Lymphoma is a cancer of the lymphatic system, which is part of the body's germ-fighting network. The lymphatic system includes the lymph nodes or glands, spleen, thymus gland and bone marrow. Lymphoma...

Prostate cancer is cancer that occurs in the prostate. The prostate is a small walnut-shaped gland in men that produces the seminal fluid that nourishes and transports sperm. Prostate cancer is one of...

Skin cancer, the abnormal growth of skin cells, most often develops on skin exposed to the sun. But this common form of cancer also can occur on areas of your skin not ordinarily exposed to sunlight. ...

Laparoscopic hernia repair Enlarging or painful hernias usually require surgery to relieve discomfort and prevent serious complications. Surgical treatments include open hernia repair and laparoscopic...

Peripheral artery disease, also called peripheral arterial disease, is a common circulatory problem where narrowed arteries reduce blood flow to your limbs. When you develop peripheral artery disease...

In heart valve disease, also known as valvular heart disease, one or more of the valves in your heart doesn't work properly. Your heart has four valves that keep blood flowing in the correct directio...