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Mallet finger is an injury to your fingertip that prevents you from straightening it. It is common in sports, especially…

Leprosy is a chronic infection caused by bacteria. It can affect the skin, nerves of the hands and feet, eyes,…

Most people’s feet point straight ahead or outward. Some people, however, have feet that point inward. This is called…

An ingrown toenail occurs when the side or corner of the nail curls down and digs into the skin of…

Heartburn is a burning feeling in the lower chest, along with a sour taste in the throat and mouth. It…

Genital warts are small, flat, flesh-colored bumps or tiny, cauliflower-like bumps. They’re caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV).

Flat feet is a common condition in which one or both feet don’t have normal arches. This condition can happen…

Fainting happens when your brain does not get enough oxygen. You lose consciousness, or “pass out,” for a brief time…

E. coli are germs that are found on food and in the environment. When ingested, E. coli cause severe cramps…

An ear infection is one of the most common conditions among children. It is caused by a viral or bacterial…

Bedbugs are oval-shaped, wingless parasites. They have 6 legs and are about 1/5 of an inch long. They are white…

Anemia is the most common blood disorder in the U.S. It affects your red blood cells and hemoglobin. Most people…

Vaginal yeast infections are caused by a fungus called Candida. If the vagina isn’t acidic enough, too many yeast can…

Whooping cough is a respiratory infection. It is also known as pertussis. Whooping cough is highly contagious and is most…

Vision loss is losing your ability to see well without vision correction tools, such as eyeglasses or contact lenses. It…

Postpartum preeclampsia is high blood pressure in a woman who has recently had a baby. It is a rare medical…

Huntington’s disease is a rare, progressive brain disorder. It gradually kills nerve cells in the brain, taking away physical and…