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Rabies is a viral infection that attacks the nervous system. Once symptoms develop, it is often fatal. But a rabies vaccine, or a series of vaccines, given soon after contact with an animal infected with rabies can prevent the illness.

The vast majority of rabies cases reported to the CDC each year occur in wild animals like raccoons, skunks, bats, and foxes.

Playing tennis or racquetball is a fun way to boost the intensity of your fitness program, as well as improve your balance, strength, and agility.

X-rays are a kind of imaging test that provides your healthcare provider with information about structures inside the body. These tests expose children to low doses of radiation.

Radical prostatectomy is surgery to remove the prostate gland. During the procedure, the seminal vesicles, nearby tissues, and often some pelvic lymph nodes are also removed.

Radiofrequency ablation (RFA) is a way to destroy tissue in the body. It can be used as a treatment for cancer. To do it, electricity is sent into a tumor using a needle electrode. The electricity creates heat that kills the cancer cells.

This procedure uses a small needle electrode to send an electrical current to heat and kill cancer cells. The heat also closes nearby blood vessels, limiting bleeding. Read on to learn more about what to expect with this procedure.