Jul 19, 2025 · Epithelial tissue forms a lining in many places in the body, such as the outer lining of the skin and the inside lining of many organs. In the prostate, epithelial tissue lines the glands and ducts. …

Mar 25, 2025 · Living wills and other advance directives describe your treatment preferences in end-of-life situations when you can't speak for yourself.

Dec 23, 2025 · The suggested amount of daily fiber depends on your age and how many calories you take in each day. Current dietary guidelines for Americans suggests that people age 2 and older get …

Jul 2, 2024 · A fistula is the tunnel that forms under the skin along this drainage tract. The tunnel connects the anal gland or anal canal to a hole in the outside skin around the anus. Rings of …

Jul 29, 2025 · Diagnosis You may start by seeing your primary care provider to find out if your anxiety could be related to your physical health. He or she can check for signs of an underlying medical …

Jun 11, 2022 · Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) occurs when a blood clot (thrombus) forms in one or more of the deep veins in the body, usually in the legs. Deep vein thrombosis can cause leg pain or swelling.

Nov 30, 2023 · Causes Tooth decay causes cavities. This is a process that occurs over time. Here's how tooth decay happens: Plaque forms. Dental plaque is a clear sticky film that coats your teeth. It's due …

May 17, 2025 · Muscular dystrophy is a group of diseases that causes muscles to become weaker and lose mass over time. The condition is caused by changes in the genes that make proteins needed to …

Dec 19, 2023 · Overview Spina bifida is a condition that occurs when the spine and spinal cord don't form properly. It's a type of neural tube defect. The neural tube is the structure in a developing …

Apr 24, 2025 · Some forms of the TB bacteria have become drug resistant. This means that medicines that once cured the disease no longer work. This happens, in part, because of naturally occurring …