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2019 Measles Outbreak
2019 was a notable year for measles. Measles is an infectious disease. It is caused by a virus and is contagious. It spreads from person to person. It was eliminated in the U.S. in 2000. The 2019 outbreak is expected to be bigger
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Acne
Acne is a common skin condition that develops when the hair follicles in your skin are blocked by dead skin…
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Acne | Isotretinoin
Isotretinoin is a medicine used to treat very bad acne. It is usually used for cystic acne that did not…
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Acute Bronchitis
Learn about the symptoms, causes, treatment and prevention of acute bronchitis, a lung infection usually caused by a virus.
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Adolescents and Young Adults: Getting the Preventive Services You Need
Get an early start on good lifelong health by learning about the services and advice your family doctor can provide…
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Alcohol Abuse
Alcohol abuse is a pattern of drinking too much alcohol too often. This can harm your work, school, and…
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Alcohol Withdrawal Syndrome
Learn about alcohol withdrawal syndrome and what you can do to help manage it.
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Allergic Rhinitis (Allergies)
Allergic rhinitis is a reaction to allergens such as pollen. It causes nasal symptoms that can usually be treated with…
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Allergy Shots: Could They Help Your Allergies?
Allergy shots, or allergen immunotherapy, are a type of treatment to relieve chronic allergy symptoms, such as pollen, mold, or…
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Alopecia Areata (AA)
Alopecia areata is an autoimmune disease that causes you to lose small, round patches of hair on your head.
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Amblyopia
Amblyopia (lazy eye) develops in childhood when one eye doesn’t work properly with the brain. Left untreated, it can lead…
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Amenorrhea
Amenorrhea is the absence of menstruation or a monthly period. Learn about the various causes and treatments for primary and…
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Anaphylaxis
Anaphylaxis is a life-threatening allergic reaction that requires immediate medical attention.
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Anemia
Anemia is a common blood disorder that affects your red blood cells. Learn about the types, causes, treatments, and prevention…
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Anesthesia and Your Child
Children, like adults, have very few problems with anesthesia for surgeries and medical procedures.
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Anger Management Issues in Children
Anger is a natural emotion for everyone, but it can be confusing for kids. Learn how to recognize, manage, and…
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Appendicitis
What is appendicitis? An appendicitis is inflammation or infection in your appendix. The appendix is a tube-like organ in your abdomen. It is attached to the first portion of your large intestine. It has no known purpose. If the infection is not treated
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Arrhythmia
An arrhythmia is a change in the rhythm of your heartbeat. Your heart may beat too fast, too slow, or…
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Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy (ARVC)
Arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy (ARVC) is a genetic condition that causes abnormal heart rhythms. It is more common in people…
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Asperger's Syndrome
Asperger’s syndrome is a developmental disorder on the autism spectrum that can be diagnosed in children as young as 18…
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