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Lupus
Lupus is a disease that affects your immune system, causing it to attack healthy cells and tissue.
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Kidney Stones
Your body removes waste through urine that’s made in your kidneys. When waste doesn’t properly leave your kidneys, it can…
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Ringworm
Ringworm is a skin infection that makes a rash shaped like a ring. The rash can occur different places on…
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Obesity
Obesity is a complex, and increasingly common disease that is associated with many health risks such as high blood pressure,…
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Fecal Incontinence
Fecal incontinence is the inability to control bowel movements, leading to stool leaking from the rectum. Many times it is…
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Endometrial Hyperplasia
Endometrial hyperplasia is a condition in which the endometrium (lining of the uterus) is abnormally thick. There are four types…
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Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome
Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome is a heart condition where people are born with an extra electrical pathway in their heart. This changes…
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Thyroiditis
Learn about the types, symptoms, causes, diagnosis and treatment of thyroiditis, a name for several disorders that cause inflammation of…
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Substance Abuse
Substance abuse can happen when products aren’t used in the right way. Prescription medicines, illegal drugs, tobacco, and alcohol can…
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Hyperparathyroidism
Hyperparathyroidism is a condition that causes you to have too much calcium in your bloodstream and not enough in your…
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Hip Fractures
A hip fracture is a break in your thigh bone (femur) where it connects to your pelvic bone. Hip fractures…
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Halitosis
Halitosis is another name for bad breath. It can be caused by foods you eat or not taking proper care…
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Ectopic Pregnancy
An ectopic pregnancy happens when a fertilized egg grows outside the uterus. It can be dangerous to the mother if…
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Ebola Virus Disease
Ebola virus disease is caused by infection by the Ebola virus. There are five known strains, four of which affect…
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Growing Pains
Growing pains can make your child’s legs hurt and are common between the ages of 3 and 12. They are…
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Shin Splints
Shin splints describe a type of pain in your shinbone (tibia). They are often caused by overuse and heal within…
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Schizophrenia
Schizophrenia is a mental illness that interferes with the way you think, feel, and behave.
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Organic Acid Metabolism Disorders
Organic acid metabolism disorders are a group of rare birth defects. They affect your ability to break down food into…
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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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