Understanding Lymphedema

Lymphedema is a buildup of lymph fluid that causes swelling. It can happen if lymph nodes or lymph vessels are removed or damaged.

Understanding a Low-Iodine Diet

If you're being treated for thyroid cancer, your health care provider may tell you to follow a low-iodine diet. You’ll need to be on this diet for about 2 weeks before you have radioactive iodine (RAI) therapy.

Adult CF: Digestive System Problems

In the digestive system, CF mainly affects the pancreas. The secretions from the pancreas become thick. They then block the ducts within the pancreas.

Understanding Male Hypogonadism

Male hypogonadism occurs when the male sex glands (testes) don’t make enough of the male sex hormone testosterone, or don’t make enough sperm, or both.