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Measles

Learn about this vaccine-preventable disease that once was common in childhood and is known for a splotchy rash and high fever.
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Median arcuate ligament syndrome (MALS)

Stomach pain after eating isn't always indigestion. It could be MALS, also called celiac artery compression. Know the warning symptoms.
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Medication overuse headaches

Using medicines that ease headache pain too often can start causing headaches. Learn about prevention and treatment.
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Medulloblastoma

Medulloblastoma is the most common cancerous brain tumor in children. Treatment usually includes a combination of surgery, radiation and chemotherapy.
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Melanoma

Learn about the symptoms, diagnosis and treatments for the most serious form of skin cancer.
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Meniere's disease

This chronic disorder affects balance and hearing, causing unpredictable episodes of dizziness and hearing problems.
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Meningioma

This is the most common type of tumor that forms in the head and may affect the brain. Find out about symptoms, diagnosis and treatment.
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Meningitis

Spot the signs and understand the treatment options for meningitis, an infection that has several possible causes.
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Menopause

Find out about this major life change and learn how to manage hot flashes and other menopause symptoms.
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Menstrual cramps

Menstrual cramps — pain in the lower abdomen just before or during menstrual periods — can range from mild to severe. Learn about treatment options.
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Mental illness

A wide range of mental health conditions affect mood, thinking and behavior and can make you miserable and cause problems in daily life.
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Meralgia paresthetica

Learn about this condition that causes burning, tingling and numbness in the thigh, and how to get relief.

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