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An abdominal aortic aneurysm is when a weak area in the aorta swells up like a balloon. It can cause…
Abnormal uterine bleeding is heavy or unusual bleeding from the uterus (through your vagina) throughout a woman’s monthly cycle.
Abusive head trauma (shaken baby syndrome) is a form of child abuse that can be deadly or leave a baby…
Acne is a common skin condition that develops when the hair follicles in your skin are blocked by dead skin…
Learn about isotretinoin, a prescription treatment for acne.
Learn about the symptoms, causes, treatment and prevention of acute bronchitis, a lung infection usually caused by a virus.
Addison’s disease is a condition that affects your body’s adrenal glands. It interferes with your body’s ability to produce certain…
Adhesive capsulitis is known as frozen shoulder. It causes shoulder pain and stiffness, due to surgery, injury, and some medical…
Nutritional needs change as we age. After age 50, choose food and drinks wisely for your gender, health, and activity…
Alcohol abuse is a pattern of drinking too much alcohol too often. This can harm your work, school, and…
Learn about alcohol withdrawal syndrome and what you can do to help manage it.
Allergic conjunctivitis is called “pink eye.” It causes your eye to become irritated, swollen, itchy, sore, and watery.
Learn about the symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and prevention of allergies and allergic rhinitis (hay fever).
Learn whether allergy shots can help you deal with your allergies.
Alopecia areata is a disease of your immune system that causes unpredictable hair loss and emotional challenges.
What is Alzheimer’s disease? Alzheimer’s disease is a type of dementia. Dementia is a condition that describes a wide range of symptoms. The symptoms are associated with physical and functional changes in the brain. Dementia usually affects a person’s memory, thinking
Amblyopia (lazy eye) develops in childhood when one eye doesn’t work properly with the brain. Left untreated, it can lead…
Amenorrhea is the absence of menstruation or a monthly period. Learn about the various causes and treatments for primary and…
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