The body needs some cholesterol to build healthy cells. But high cholesterol can raise the risk of heart disease. Lifestyle changes can help.
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Aortic valve stenosis
This type of heart valve disease reduces or blocks blood flow from the heart to the body. Know the symptoms and how it's treated.
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Keratoconus
When your cornea bulges outward, it can cause blurry vision and make your eyes sensitive to light. Find out about symptoms, causes and treatment for this eye condition.
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Hemochromatosis
This liver disorder causes your body to absorb too much iron from the foods you eat. Learn about symptoms, causes and treatment for this condition that usually runs in families.
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Antibiotic-associated diarrhea
Learn more about why you might get diarrhea while taking antibiotics, as well as how to treat or prevent this uncomfortable and sometimes serious problem.
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Epilepsy
Learn about this condition that causes seizures. Find out which symptoms are associated with different types of seizures and how they're treated.
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Wolff-Parkinson-White (WPW) syndrome
This heart condition present at birth causes a fast heartbeat. Rarely, it can cause sudden cardiac death. Know the symptoms and how it's treated.
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Type 1 diabetes in children
Know what symptoms to look for, as well as more about diagnosis, treatment and daily living with this lifelong insulin-dependent condition.
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Broken wrist
The most common type of wrist fracture occurs when people try to catch themselves during a fall and land hard on an outstretched hand.
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Broken collarbone
This common injury is usually the result of falling, playing sports or being in a traffic accident.
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Lice
Learn how to get rid of these tiny, wingless insects and keep them from coming back.
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Lichen sclerosus
Learn more about the causes, symptoms, complications, treatment and self-care tips for this blotchy skin condition that affects the genital and anal areas.