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H1N1 flu (swine flu)

Find out more about flu caused by the H1N1 virus. Learn how to prevent and treat the flu.
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HIV/AIDS

Learn more about this potentially life-threatening infection that spreads through blood, sex and childbirth. Know how to prevent and treat it.
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HPV infection

This common viral infection often gets better on its own. When it doesn't, it can cause warts and even lead to some cancers.
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Hair loss

This common and sometimes stressful condition may result from heredity, medications or medical conditions. Treatment may reverse or slow hair loss.
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Hairy cell leukemia

This slow-growing cancer doesn't always need immediate treatment. When hairy cell leukemia treatment is needed, it usually starts with chemotherapy.
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Hammertoe and mallet toe

These foot conditions cause a bend in a toe or toes. Proper footwear can help prevent this bend in a toe or ease the pain of it.
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Hamstring injury

Self-care measures, such as rest and ice, might be all that's needed for an injury to one of the hamstring muscles.
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Hand-foot-and-mouth disease

Learn about the symptoms and treatment of this contagious viral infection. It is marked by sores in the mouth and a rash on the hands and feet.
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Hangovers

Unpleasant symptoms can happen after drinking too much alcohol. But serious symptoms may mean alcohol poisoning, a life-threatening emergency.
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Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome

Learn about the rodent-transmitted virus that causes severe — and sometimes fatal — lung disease with flu-like symptoms that can rapidly worsen.
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Hashimoto's disease

Learn about the symptoms and treatment of this thyroid disorder caused by an immune-system dysfunction.
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Hay fever

Find out more about how to diagnose and get relief from this common condition that can make you feel awful, seasonally and year-round.

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