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Wolff-Parkinson-White (WPW) syndrome

This heart condition present at birth causes a fast heartbeat. Rarely, it can cause sudden cardiac death. Know the symptoms and how it's treated.
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Type 1 diabetes in children

Know what symptoms to look for, as well as more about diagnosis, treatment and daily living with this lifelong insulin-dependent condition.
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Broken wrist

The most common type of wrist fracture occurs when people try to catch themselves during a fall and land hard on an outstretched hand.
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Broken collarbone

This common injury is usually the result of falling, playing sports or being in a traffic accident.
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Preeclampsia

Learn about the diagnosis, treatment of this pregnancy complication of high blood pressure with related damage to the kidneys or other organs.
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Incompetent cervix

Sometimes the cervix opens and thins early, putting a pregnancy at risk. Learn more about this hard-to-diagnose condition.
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Placenta accreta

During pregnancy, if part of the placenta grows too far into the uterine wall, it can remain attached after childbirth, causing severe maternal blood loss.
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Obesity

You might think of obesity as a cosmetic concern. But it is a medical condition that increases the risk of heart disease, diabetes and certain cancers.
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Asthma

Find out what can trigger asthma and how to relieve your symptoms and breathe easier.
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Nightmare disorder

Nightmare disorder involves disturbing or scary dreams that awaken you, causing distress or preventing adequate sleep.
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Ganglion cyst

These fluid-filled, noncancerous lumps most often appear on wrists, hands or feet.
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Bunions

This bony bump forms on the joint at the base of the big toe. Learn more about the causes and treatments of this condition, which sometimes can be painful.

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