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Anxiety Disorders
Our anxiety disorders health hub offers important information and resources to help you understand and manage your condition.
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Appendicitis
Appendicitis is an inflammation or infection in your appendix. It can cause pain and swelling, and the appendix may burst…
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Are Aching Joints a Symptom of Rheumatoid Arthritis?
If you’re having joint pain, tell your family doctor. Treating early can help prevent or reduce lifelong disability.
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Arrhythmia
An arrhythmia is a change in the rhythm of your heartbeat. Your heart may beat too fast, too slow, or…
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Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy (ARVC)
Arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy is an uncommon genetic heart problem that causes muscle cells in your ventricle wall to…
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Artificial Hydration and Nutrition
Artificial hydration and nutrition helps patients with short-term medical problems who cannot eat or drink by mouth.
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Asperger's Syndrome
Asperger’s syndrome is a developmental disorder affecting speech and behavior.
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Asthma
Asthma is a chronic (long-term) disease of the lungs. It inflames and narrows the airways, making it harder to…
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Asthma Action Plan
An asthma action plan is developed by your doctor. It contains written instructions about what you should do if you…
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Asthma in Kids
Asthma is a disease that often starts in childhood and makes it difficult for your child to breathe.
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Asthma | Medicines That Can Make It Worse
Certain medicines might make your asthma worse. It’s important to know about medicines that might cause problems before you take…
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At high risk for COVID-19? Create a plan
You are more likely to get very sick from COVID-19 if you are 50 years and older OR if you have some high-risk conditions, such as diabetes, heart disease, and asthma. Protect yourself by creating a plan to prepare for unexpected illness…
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Atherosclerosis
Atherosclerosis is a plaque build-up in your arteries.
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Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
ADHD is a group of behaviors that can make it difficult to focus at school, work or home.
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Atypical Moles
Atypical moles are generally benign, but those who have a lot of them have a higher risk of developing melanoma…
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Autism
Autism is a developmental brain disorder affecting social, behavioral, and communication skills.
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Autopsy
An autopsy is a medical examination that occurs after death. It is used to find the cause of death, for…
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Avian Flu
Avian flu is a virus that is spread from bird to bird. In rare cases, certain strains of the virus…
