In this heart condition present at birth, some blood vessels of the lungs connect to the wrong places in the heart. Learn when treatment is needed.
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Dwarfism
Very short stature of 4 feet 10 inches or less that results from a genetic or medical condition is considered dwarfism. Learn about causes and treatment.
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Febrile seizure
These frightening but generally harmless seizures are triggered by a fever and affect infants and young children.
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Lynch syndrome
Learn about this condition that passes from parents to children, raising the risk of colon cancer, endometrial cancer and other kinds of cancer.
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Peanut allergy
Peanut allergy can be serious. Find out what you need to know to prevent a life-threatening reaction and get the latest on treatment approaches.
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Penicillin allergy
Understand the importance of an accurate diagnosis for this type of allergy and the best practices for antibiotic treatment.
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Pink eye (conjunctivitis)
This highly contagious eye condition can be itchy and uncomfortable. But much like the common cold, it rarely requires medicine or staying home.
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Astrocytoma
Learn about the diagnosis and treatment for this type of glioma brain tumor. Treatments include surgery, chemotherapy and radiation therapy.
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Fibrocystic breasts
Learn about this condition that's common in women, including symptoms, possible causes and testing to determine when breast cysts might need treatment.
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Alzheimer's disease
Understand more about this brain disease that is the most common cause of dementia. Also learn about new tests and medicines.
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Shin splints
This pain along the shin bone is common in runners, dancers and military trainees. Learn how to prevent shin splints.
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Cervical spondylosis
As people age, the spinal disks in the neck shrink and bone spurs often develop. If symptoms occur, nonsurgical treatments are usually effective.