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Nocturia What is nocturia? If you wake up often during the night with an urgent need to pee (urinate), you may have nocturia. This condition can affect anyone. But it is more likely to occur as you get older. About 50% of adults over age 50 have nocturia. Getting up once at night

Understanding Avoidant Personality Disorder We all want to be alone from time to time. But constantly avoiding people or social situations can be a sign of avoidant personality disorder (AVPD). People with this disorder greatly fear rejection, humiliation, and criticism. They may

Understanding the Stigma Around Mental Health When was the last time you chatted about your mental health? Last week, last month, last year? Regardless of when it was, your emotional well-being shouldn’t be a side note. It’s central to who you are and your overall health. And you

Stroke in Children What is stroke in children? A stroke is a brain injury. It occurs when blood flow is interrupted to part of the brain. Stroke can be caused by a blocked blood vessel (ischemic stroke). Or it can be caused by bleeding in the brain (hemorrhagic stroke). The brain

COVID-19: Pregnancy, Childbirth, and Postpartum If you’re pregnant or just had a baby, you likely have many questions about how COVID-19 could affect you and your child. If you're pregnant or have recently delivered (postpartum), you have a higher risk of more severe illness from

Ear, Nose, and Throat Facts What is the ear? The ear is the organ of hearing and balance. The ear is made up of: External or outer ear. This includes: Pinna or auricle. This is the outside part of the ear. External auditory canal or tube. This is the tube that connects the outer

Tonsillitis What is tonsillitis? Tonsillitis means that your tonsils are inflamed. Your tonsils are large, fleshy glands at the back of your throat. These glands make antibodies that help fight infection. What causes tonsillitis? Both bacteria and viruses can cause tonsillitis

Air Pollution What is air pollution? Air pollution is when harmful substances are in the air that we breathe. National agencies and organizations report that: Air pollution comes from many sources. Some of these include industrial operations. Other sources are stationary fuel

Endometrial Cancer: Diagnosis How is endometrial cancer diagnosed? If your healthcare provider thinks you might have endometrial cancer, usually because of abnormal vaginal bleeding, you'll need certain exams and tests to be sure. Endometrial cancer is cancer that starts in the

Uterine Fibroids What are uterine fibroids? Fibroids are firm, dense tumors made of smooth muscle cells and fibrous connective tissue. They develop in the uterus. About 1 in 5 to 1 in 2 women of reproductive age have fibroids, but not all are diagnosed. Fibroids are very common