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Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
Chronic Kidney Disease involves progressive damage to your kidneys caused by high blood pressure, diabetes and heart disease.
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Your guide to food allergy management and prevention
A food allergy is an abnormal reaction by your immune system to a food. It is usually treated with antihistamines…
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Lactose intolerance: Your guide to prevention
Lactose intolerance is a condition that causes stomach discomfort. It’s your body reacting to the sugar in milk (or other…
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Anaphylaxis: Your guide to prevention
Anaphylaxis is a life-threatening allergic reaction that needs immediate medical attention.
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Pituitary Tumor | Symptoms and Treatment
The pituitary gland is located in your brain and produces hormones. Most pituitary tumors are non-cancerous.
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Cystic Fibrosis| Symptoms and Treatment
Cystic fibrosis is a genetic disorder that causes mucous and sweat glands to behave abnormally. It can lead to damage…
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Neurofibromatosis | Symptoms and Diagnosis
Neurofibromatosis (NF) is a genetic disorder that affects your nervous system and nerve cells, producing tumors on your nerves.
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Stuttering | Causes and Treatment
Stuttering is a condition that affects a person’s ability to speak smoothly. It can cause them to repeat words, parts…
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Spina Bifida | Symptoms and Care
Spina bifida is a birth defect that happens when a baby’s spine and spinal cord don’t close completely during…
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Pleurisy | Symptoms and treatment
Pleurisy is a medical condition that affects the lining of your lungs and chest, which can become irritated with the…
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Infertility | Causes and Treatment
Infertility means a couple isn’t able to become pregnant after 1 year of having regular, unprotected sex. Infertility can affect…
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Indigestion | Symptoms and Relief
Indigestion happens when your body has trouble digesting food. Anyone can get indigestion, either on occasion or as part of…
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Ear Infection | Symptoms and Treatment
An ear infection is one of the most common conditions among children. It is caused by a viral or bacterial…
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Bladder Stone | Symptoms and Treatment
Bladder stones are small crystals that form in your urine. They are hard and become trapped in your bladder. They…
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COVID-19 | Symptoms and Prevention
COVID-19 is highly contagious and does not yet have an approved vaccine. Symptoms may include a cough, a fever, and…
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Acid Reflux | Symptoms and Treatment
Acid reflux occurs when acid from your stomach backs up into your throat. It can be caused by many factors…
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Oral Thrush | Symptoms and Treatment
Thrush is a yeast infection that occurs on your tongue and the lining of your mouth.
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Vitiligo | Symptoms and Treatment
Vitiligo is a skin-coloring disorder. It produces white patches on your skin. It mostly occurs in areas of the skin…
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Insulin Resistance | Symptoms and Treatment
Insulin resistance is a condition linked to prediabetes and type 2 diabetes. Insulin resistance means your body is unable to…
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Hives | Symptoms and Treatment
Hives (urticaria) are bumps or patches on the surface of your skin. They can be red, itchy, and swollen and…