Health Library

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• What Is a Stroke?

  Learn what a stroke is and what problems it can cause.

• Psoriatic Arthritis

  What is psoriatic arthritis? Psoriatic arthritis (say "sor-ee-AT-ik ar-THRY-tus") is a type of arthritis that sometimes occurs in people who have a skin problem called psoriasis. The arthritis causes joints to become swollen, tender, and painful. Psoriatic arthritis is an autoimmune disease. That means the body's own...

• Vegan Diet

  A vegan diet is a type of vegetarian diet. Besides not eating meat, vegans don't eat food that comes from animals in any way. That includes milk products, eggs, honey, and gelatin (which comes from bones and other animal tissue). There are many...

• What Is a TIA?

  Learn about transient ischemic attacks (TIAs) and what the risks are when you have one.

• Mastectomy for Breast Cancer: Before Your Surgery

  Learn what a mastectomy is and how it is done as part of breast cancer treatment.

• Mastectomy for Breast Cancer: Returning Home

  Learn how to take care of yourself at home after having a mastectomy for breast cancer treatment.

• Lymph Node Dissection: Self-Care at Home

  Learn how to take care of yourself at home after having lymph nodes removed.

• Shoulder and Arm Exercises After Breast Surgery

  Learn exercises to reduce stiffness and soreness and get your shoulder and arm back to normal.

• Skin Cancer Prevention: How to Check Your Skin

  Learn how to check your skin for possible signs of skin cancer.

• Cancer: Preparing for Hair Loss From Chemotherapy

  Get tips to prepare for and manage hair loss from chemotherapy.

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