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Congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH)

In CDH, a baby's diaphragm — the muscle that separates the chest from the abdomen — develops a hole called a hernia. Learn about treatment before birth.
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Achalasia

In this condition, the muscles in the esophagus don't relax, preventing food and drink from moving into the stomach. Learn more about this rare digestive disorder.
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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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Plantar fasciitis

Learn about this most common cause of stabbing heel pain.
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Osteoarthritis

This most common form of arthritis mainly affects joints in your hands, knees, hips and spine. There's no cure, but symptoms can be managed.
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Kaposi sarcoma

This cancer caused by a virus occurs in people who have AIDS and those with a donated organ who take medicines to prevent organ rejection.
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Avascular necrosis (osteonecrosis)

A broken bone or dislocated joint can block blood flow to the bone, causing bone tissue to die.
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Hip fracture

The risk of breaking a hip increases with age. Learn about lifestyle changes that can keep bones strong and reduce the risk of breaking.
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Legg-Calve-Perthes disease

This childhood condition occurs when blood supply to the ball part of the hip joint is interrupted for a short time, making the bone fracture easily and heal poorly.
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Double uterus

Learn about symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of this uncommon condition of the uterus. It is present at birth.
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Personality disorders

A person with this mental health condition thinks, acts and behaves in a rigid pattern that's not healthy. It's hard to understand and relate to others.
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Seasonal affective disorder (SAD)

This type of depression is related to changes in seasons and begins and ends at about the same times every year.

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