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Pica
Pica is a compulsive eating disorder in which people eat nonfood items. Dirt, clay, and flaking paint are the most…
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Vomiting and Diarrhea
Information for parents about vomiting and diarrhea in children from the American Academy of Family Physicians.
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Keratosis Pilaris
Keratosis pilaris is a harmless skin condition that causes small bumps to appear on the skin. They can appear anywhere…
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Allergic Conjunctivitis
Allergic conjunctivitis occurs when the clear, thin membrane that covers your eyeball becomes swollen and irritated. It can cause itching…
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High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)
High blood pressure (hypertension) is a medical condition that occurs when your blood moves through your arteries at higher pressure…
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Sore Throat
A sore throat can feel irritated or scratchy with mild to burning pain. Most sore throats are caused by viruses,…
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Pancreatitis - What causes pancreatitis?
Pancreatitis is inflammation (swelling) of your pancreas. The pancreas is a gland near your stomach and liver. It makes digestive…
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Strep Throat
Strep throat is an infection caused by bacteria. It is called “strep” because the bacteria that causes the infection is…
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Avian Flu (Bird Flu)
Avian flu is a virus that is spread from bird to bird. In rare cases, certain strains of the virus…
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Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis is a disease of the bones and often occurs in older women.
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Osteoarthritis
Arthritis is swelling of the joints. It’s painful and can limit your movement. There are many kinds of arthritis. Osteoarthritis…
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Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD)
Fetal alcohol syndrome is a group of problems occurring in a baby when the mother drinks alcohol while pregnant.
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Alcohol Misuse
Alcohol abuse is a pattern of drinking too much alcohol too often. This can harm your work, school, and…
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HIV
The human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) attacks the body’s immune system. A healthy immune system is what keeps you from getting…
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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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Bloating
Bloating is when your stomach is filled with air or gas from what you eat, your lifestyle, or for medical…
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Osteopenia
Osteopenia is a condition that begins as you lose bone mass and your bones get weaker.
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Plantar Fasciitis
Plantar fasciitis is an inflammatory condition that causes pain and swelling in your heel.
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Uterine Fibroids
Fibroids are benign growths (not cancer) in the muscular wall of the uterus.
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Endometriosis
Endometriosis is when the lining of the uterus grows outside of the uterus. It can be treated with medicine and…