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Zika
Zika is a virus caused by a bite from the Aedes mosquito. It is contagious and increases the risk of…
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What to Do When Your Pregnancy Is Unexpected
If your pregnancy is unexpected, you may be feeling scared or confused about what to do. It is important to…
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Ovarian Cyst
An ovarian cyst is a fluid-filled sac in or on a person’s ovary. It is very common. Many times, these…
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Colorectal Cancer
Colorectal cancer starts in the colon or the rectum. Because they share common features, these two cancers are often referred…
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Busting Period Myths
When it comes to your period, you may have more questions than answers. When does it start? How often does…
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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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Bladder Stones
Bladder stones are small crystals that form in your urine. They are hard and become trapped in your bladder. They…
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West Nile Virus
West Nile virus is a disease usually spread by mosquitos that can cause flu-like symptoms. Most people infected with the…
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Menopause
Menopause is when a person’s menstrual periods permanently end. It happens because, as a person ages, their ovaries make fewer…
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Genital Warts
Genital warts are small, flat, flesh-colored bumps or tiny, cauliflower-like bumps. They’re caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV).
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Fecal Incontinence
Fecal incontinence is the inability to control bowel movements. This leads to stool (feces) leaking from the rectum at unexpected…
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Cardiomyopathy
Cardiomyopathy is a disease of the muscles in the heart. It causes your heart muscles to become enlarged. This can…
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Flu Risks Greater for Racial Minorities
People from racial and ethnic minority groups are more likely to be hospitalized when they have the flu. They are…
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Flu Risks and Chronic Conditions
Chronic health conditions can increase your risk of being hospitalized with influenza (the flu). Getting an annual flu vaccine is…
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Anemia
Anemia is the most common blood disorder in the U.S. It affects your red blood cells and hemoglobin. Most people…
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Intermittent Fasting
Intermittent fasting is an eating pattern. You fast during a certain period of time each day. You then eat during…
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Yeast Infections
Vaginal yeast infections are caused by a fungus called Candida. If the vagina isn’t acidic enough, too many yeast can…
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Scleroderma
Scleroderma is a rare autoimmune disorder. There are 2 types of scleroderma. One type affects the skin. The other type…
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Postpartum Preeclampsia
Postpartum preeclampsia is high blood pressure in a woman who has recently had a baby. It is a rare medical…
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Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP)
Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) is a medicine people can take before coming into contact with HIV that can prevent them from…
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