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Thrush
Thrush is a yeast infection that occurs on your tongue and the lining of your mouth.
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Prostate Cancer
Prostate cancer is the growth of abnormal cells in a man’s prostate gland. The prostate gland is part of a…
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Malaria
Malaria is a serious disease caused by a parasite. The parasite is carried by one type of mosquito. Humans get…
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Labyrinthitis
Labyrinthitis is a condition that affects a part of the inner ear called the labyrinth. When it is swollen, you…
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Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP)
Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP) is a bleeding disorder. When you have ITP, your immune system destroys the platelets in your…
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Giant Cell Arteritis and Polymyalgia Rheumatica
Giant cell arteritis (GCA) and polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR) is inflammation of the arteries in the arms, upper body, neck, hips,…
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Bipolar Disorder
Bipolar disorder is a mental illness that causes extreme mood swings between happy and sad. People of all ages and…
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Hirsutism
Hirsutism causes women to have excess hair on their face or body. It can have different causes, including genetics and…
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H1N1 Influenza
H1N1 influenza is a viral infection. It’s not the same as seasonal flu (influenza). The first outbreak occurred in 2009…
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Hepatitis C
Hepatitis C is a serious virus that causes inflammation of the liver. It is spread from person to person through…
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Hypothyroidism
Hypothyroidism is an underactive thyroid. Your thyroid controls your metabolism, heart rate, muscles, bones, and other organs.
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C. diff (Clostridium difficile) Infection
A clostridium difficile (C. diff.) infection is a bacterial infection in your intestines.
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Concussion
A concussion is a type of traumatic brain injury (TBI). It occurs when you hit your head, neck, or body…
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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
COPD is a progressive disease that makes it hard for you to breathe. The two main types of COPD are…
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Raynaud's Disease
Raynaud’s disease is a rare condition that narrows your blood vessels. It causes your fingers or toes to turn color…
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Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome
Neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS) occurs when a baby is exposed to drugs in the womb. After birth, the baby goes…
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Diabetic Retinopathy
Diabetic retinopathy is an eye condition that affects people who have diabetes. This condition can cause blurry vision and progressive…
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Pyloric Stenosis
What is pyloric stenosis? Pyloric stenosis is a medical condition. It is a narrowing of the opening between the stomach and the small intestine. That space is called the pylorus. It often occurs in babies younger than 6 months. It is more common in
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Toxic Synovitis, or Transient Synovitis of the Hip
Learn about the symptoms, causes, diagnosis and treatment of transient synovitis of the hip, a condition that causes sudden hip…
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Sleepwalking
Learn about the causes of and ways to deal with sleepwalking.