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Occupational Respiratory Disease
Work can be a dangerous place if you are exposed to hazardous toxins. Certain substances put you at risk for…
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Dysmenorrhea
What is dysmenorrhea? Dysmenorrhea is the medical term for pain that women have before or during menses (known as their period). It usually is not serious. Symptoms of dysmenorrhea Menstrual cramps can feel like a dull ache or a shooting pain. They most often…
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Toxic Shock Syndrome
Toxic shock syndrome is a serious, sometimes life-threatening staph infection caused by bacteria that multiplies quickly and leads to organ…
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Small Vessel Disease
Small vessel disease is a narrowing in the tiny arteries in your heart. It also is called coronary microvascular disease…
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Fragile X Syndrome
What is Fragile X syndrome? Fragile X syndrome is a genetic disorder. It is most often passed on from a parent to a child at the time the child is conceived. The disorder causes intellectual and developmental disabilities. This means it affects a person…
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Colds and the Flu
Learn about the symptoms of and treatments for colds and the flu.
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Burning Mouth Syndrome
Burning mouth syndrome (BMS) is marked by pain and discomfort in the mouth, lips, and/or tongue. Find treatment and tips…
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Hives (Urticaria)
Hives (urticaria) are bumps or patches on the surface of your skin. They can be red, itchy, and swollen and…
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Chickenpox
Chickenpox is a highly contagious disease caused by a virus. It once was a common childhood disease until a vaccine…
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Seborrheic Dermatitis
Learn about the causes of and treatment options for seborrheic dermatitis.
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Mumps
Learn about mumps and how it can be prevented.
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Rotavirus
Rotavirus is a highly contagious infection commonly affecting babies and young children. A rotavirus vaccine offers some, but not full,…
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Fever in Infants and Children
A baby or infant's first fever can be scary. Learn how to take your child’s temperature, how to bring down…
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Pityriasis Rosea
Learn about the symptoms and causes of pityriasis rosea, and how it is diagnosed and treated.
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Group B Strep Infection
Group B strep is a common kind of bacteria that can sicken newborns who are exposed to it during…
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Tennis Elbow
Tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis) is a common condition that occurs when the outer tendons of the elbow swell or…
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Melasma
Melasma is a common skin condition that causes brown patches to appear on the skin, usually on the face.
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Rickets
Rickets is a rare disorder that affects children’s bones, causing them to soften and break easily.
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Otitis Media (with Effusion)
Otitis media with effusion means there is fluid in the middle ear. It is common in young children and usually…
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Sarcoidosis
Sarcoidosis is a disease in which immune cells form small lumps, called granulomas, in your organs, often in the…