Often caused by smoking, this lung disease causes problems with breathing that worsen over time. It's one type of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
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Glaucoma
Regular eye exams may catch glaucoma early and save your eyesight. Find out about symptoms and treatment for this vision-stealing eye condition.
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Vascular cognitive impairment and vascular dementia
Learn more about this stroke-related type of dementia that causes memory loss and can affect reasoning. Prevention is possible, and good heart health is key.
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Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)
This common illness affects the lungs. It can seem like a cold, but may be severe, especially in children. Know the symptoms and treatment.
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Squamous cell carcinoma of the skin
This common skin cancer usually looks like a bump or a scaly sore. Learn about symptoms and treatment options, including freezing, lasers and surgery.
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Dry mouth
With this condition, also known as xerostomia, the salivary glands in the mouth don't make enough saliva to keep the mouth wet.
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Ventricular septal defect (VSD)
In this heart problem present at birth, there is a hole between the two lower heart chambers. Know the symptoms and when surgery is needed.
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Skull base tumors
Skull base tumors are abnormal growths at the base of the skull that can be benign or cancerous and cause symptoms such as headaches, dizziness and nosebleeds. Treatment may include surgery, radiation or careful monitoring.
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Mitral valve regurgitation
Learn more about the symptoms and treatment of this most common heart valve condition, which causes blood to leak backward in the heart.
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Mitral valve prolapse
This heart condition, also called Barlow syndrome, affects the valve separating the left heart chambers. Know the symptoms and when it’s treated.
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Infant reflux
Learn more about this condition in which a baby spits up food or liquid. Most babies outgrow this common condition by the age of 18 months.
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Common cold in babies
This viral infection causes a runny and stuffy nose. Find out how to ease symptoms and when to see a healthcare professional.