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A muscle spasm (also called a cramp) is an involuntary muscle contraction. The muscle tightens quickly and strongly.

Good nutrition is a vital part of staying healthy after an SCI. A nutritious and balanced diet helps you manage your weight. It provides you with the energy you need for daily activities.

Prostate cancer cells need androgens to grow. Reducing the amount of androgens in the body or blocking prostate cancer cells from using them can help treat prostate cancer. This therapy doesn't cure the cancer, but it can help control it. It may be used alone. Or it may be used with radiation therapy to help make this treatment more effective.

People with cystic fibrosis (CF) may have trouble keeping their weight up. You may lose weight even when you get enough calories. Here are some tips to help you add fats and calories to your diet.

CF can affect how your body absorbs nutrients and fats. Good nutrition can help counteract some of these problems. Learn about how to get the healthy nutrition you need.

People with MCI have trouble with cognitive skills, such as remembering or thinking. These problems are worse than the normal mental changes that may occur as a person grows older.

Mpox is an illness caused by a virus. It can cause fever, swollen lymph nodes, body aches, and a rash with blisters that hurt.

Moving around in the hospital—from changing your position in bed to sitting up, standing, or walking—has real benefits for your overall health. It can help you to speed recovery time and regain more physical function.

You may notice signs that your period is coming for a week or two before it starts. Most of these signs go away soon after each period begins. You may have some, all, or none of the signs.