American Academy of Family Physicians.
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Coronary Heart Disease (CHD)
Coronary heart disease (CHD) is the most common type of heart disease caused by a buildup of plaque in your…
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Clubfoot
Clubfoot is a condition present at birth that causes a baby’s foot to turn inward or downward. It can be…
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Complete Blood Count (CBC)
A complete blood count test measures the different cells and platelets in your blood to give a doctor a picture…
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Mouth and Teeth: How to Keep Them Healthy
Having a healthy mouth can have overall health benefits. Good oral health takes discipline like brushing and flossing every…
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Mental Health: Keeping Your Emotional Health
Emotional health is an important part of your overall health. People who are emotionally healthy are able to cope with…
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Melatonin
Melatonin is a hormone made by part of the brain, but synthetic melatonin is available as an over-the-counter sleep…
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Low-purine Diet
A low-purine diet is an eating plan that limits foods with high purine, a natural substance found in some…
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Information for Caregivers
If you’re a caregiver to a loved one, it can take a lot out of you, both physically and…
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West Nile Virus
West Nile virus is an infectious disease that can cause flu-like symptoms. It’s usually spread by infected mosquitos.
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Vulvodynia
Vulvodynia is pain and discomfort in a woman’s external genital area known as the vulva.
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Panic Disorder and Panic Attacks
Panic disorder is a condition in which a person has episodes of intense fear or anxiety that occur suddenly, often…
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Osteochondritis Dissecans
Osteochondritis dissecans is a joint problem. It occurs when an area of bone under a piece of cartilage in the…
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Osgood-Schlatter Disease
Osgood-Schlatter disease is one of the most common causes of knee pain in young children and athletes. It can affect…
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Hemorrhoids
Hemorrhoids are swollen or inflamed veins in your rectum or around your anus. They are very common, especially in people…
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Fifth Disease
Fifth disease is a mild viral infection that causes a bright red rash on the face. It also has cold-like…
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Fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia is a syndrome that causes muscle pain and general fatigue.
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Cushing's Syndrome
Cushing’s syndrome is a disease that occurs when your body makes too much of the hormone cortisol.
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Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia
Congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) is a rare genetic disorder that affects your adrenal glands.
