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Treatment for heart failure depends on the type and severity of the heart failure. Treatments usually include heart-healthy lifestyle changes, medicines, ongoing care, and medical procedures and surgery.

Treatment of ovarian low malignant potential tumors depends on tumor size and stage (whether it affects part of or the whole ovary, or has spread to other parts of the body) and the woman's plans for having children. Learn about types of surgery and other treatment options for ovarian low malignant potential tumors.

Division of Bacterial Diseases Bulletin Fall

Prevent sexual assault before it starts.

The fight against polio has been part of CDC’s mission since the 1950s, and the global push to eradicate polio is just the latest chapter in CDC’s polio efforts

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A fact sheet that answers some of the questions patients, their family members, and caregivers may have about the end of life.

May is National High Blood Pressure Education Month. High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is the leading risk factor for stroke and a major cause of morbidity and mortality (1). In the United States, nearly one in three adults has hypertension, but only about half (47%) of those have it under control (1).

Fatigue (extreme tiredness or lack of energy) is a common side effect of cancer or its treatment. Fatigue can decrease a patient's quality of life, and continue long after treatment. Learn more about fatigue and ways to manage it in this expert-reviewed information summary.