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The ring is used to prevent pregnancy. It's a soft plastic ring that you put into your vagina. It's also called the vaginal ring

Necrotizing fasciitis is a rare bacterial infection that can destroy skin and the soft tissues beneath it, including fat and the

The estrogen in combination hormonal birth control methods sometimes raises the risk of blood clots. These blood clots could be in

Looks at lung surgery (called thoracotomy) to treat lung cancer. Covers how it is done and what to expect after surgery. Covers

You may have some mild swelling because of normal fluid buildup during pregnancy. It's most common in the face, hands, and feet

Puncture wounds are less likely than cuts to be stitched or stapled or to have skin glue applied because: Puncture wounds tend to

How well each birth control option works is given as a percentage. The closer the percentage is to 100%, the better that option

Heat tetany (hyperventilation and heat stress) is usually related to short periods of stress in intense heat environments

Lung cancer happens when cells in the lungs become abnormal and grow out of control. Lung cancer can start anywhere in the lungs

Mallet finger (also called baseball finger or drop finger) is a bent fingertip that can't be straightened. It is caused by a