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Body dysmorphic disorder

This mental disorder causes persistent, intense focus, shame and anxiety over perceived body defects, often resulting in many cosmetic procedures as a fix.
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Body lice

These tiny bugs can live in your clothing and feed on your blood. Find out how to treat and prevent this itchy pest.
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Boils and carbuncles

Learn about symptoms, causes, treatment and prevention of these painful pus-filled infections that cause bumps under your skin or leaking sores.
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Bone cancer

Bone cancer most commonly affects the long bones in the arms and legs. Some types happen mostly in children, while others affect mostly adults.
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Bone metastasis

Learn about the symptoms and causes of cancer that spreads to the bones. Find out about treatments, including medicines, radiation and surgery.
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Bone spurs

Joint damage due to osteoarthritis is the most common cause of these bony growths.
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Borderline personality disorder

This mental health condition affects how you see yourself. It includes unstable and intense relationships, extreme emotions, and impulsiveness.
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Botulism

Bacteria that have contaminated food or a wound may cause this rare but serious condition. Learn about how to prevent it.
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Brachial plexus injury

Learn about these nerve injuries that usually result from auto or motorcycle accidents, and find out which procedures can help restore arm function.
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Bradycardia

Find out more about the symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of a slower than typical heartbeat.
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Brain AVM (arteriovenous malformation)

Tangled blood vessels in the brain affect typical blood flow in this rare condition. Learn more.
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Brain aneurysm

Learn about the symptoms that may occur when a thinning wall of a blood vessel in your brain bulges — and know when to get emergency care.
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