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Hypothyroidism is when the thyroid gland doesn't make enough thyroid hormone. The condition is more common in adults. But it’s the most common thyroid disorder in children. Not enough thyroid hormone leads to signs, such as slow growth, lack of activity, and poor performance in school.

Acromegaly is abnormal growth that occurs when an adult's pituitary gland makes too much growth hormone. The abnormal growth starts in your hands and feet, as soft tissue begins to swell. This rare disease affects mostly middle-aged people.

Every year, providers diagnose about 13,000 new cases of cervical cancer. And it’s estimated that the disease claims approximately 4,000 lives annually. Yet when it’s caught early enough, cervical cancer is highly treatable.

This blood test measures the amount of adrenocorticotripic hormone (ACTH) the pituitary gland produces.

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ACT is a blood test that measures how long it takes your blood to clot.

This test clocks the amount of time it takes for your blood to form a clot. You may need this test if your healthcare provider believes that you have a bleeding disorder.

Ready to start exercising, but don't know where to start? This quiz can get you off on the right foot.

Acupuncture is the practice of putting thin needles into the skin at certain parts of the body. It's done to ease symptoms linked to many diseases. Read on to learn more.