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Postpartum depression

Learn the risk factors and symptoms of depression in new mothers, as well as effective treatment that can help you manage symptoms and bond with your baby.
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Prescription drug abuse

Using a prescription medicine in a way not intended by the prescriber can lead to drug abuse. Learn about risk factors and treatment for drug misuse.
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Pinworm infection

Learn more about the symptoms, treatment and prevention of this common intestinal worm infection.
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Keloid scar

Learn about how to flatten or remove these unusual scars that can form at the site of a skin injury.
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Blastocystis hominis

This microscopic organism is a parasite that can live in your digestive system. Whether it causes digestive problems isn't clear.
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Colon cancer

Find out about symptoms and causes for this cancer that starts in the large intestine. Learn about treatment options, including minimally invasive surgery.
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Thyroid cancer

Learn about thyroid cancer diagnosis and treatment, including thyroid surgery, radioactive iodine and thyroid hormone therapy.
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End-stage kidney disease

When kidney disease becomes very advanced and kidneys no longer work well enough to meet your body's needs, treatment involves kidney dialysis or kidney transplant.
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Trichotillomania (hair-pulling disorder)

In this mental health condition, people can't resist urges to pull out hair from their body. They do this often. Therapy may help reduce or stop urges.
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Gallbladder cancer

Learn about this cancer that begins in the gallbladder. Treatment most often involves surgery. Chemotherapy and radiation therapy may be options.
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Uterine prolapse

Find out more about the symptoms and possible treatments, including surgical repair, for this pelvic floor disorder.
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Cleft lip and cleft palate

When an unborn baby's face and mouth are developing, openings or splits in the upper lip or roof of the mouth may not close fully. Surgery can fix this.

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