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Alcohol use disorder

Unhealthy alcohol use ranges from mild to severe, including alcoholism and binge drinking, putting health and safety at risk. Early treatment is important.
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Somatic symptom disorder

Learn about symptoms, causes and treatment of this condition, which is linked with major emotional distress and trouble functioning in daily life.
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Ependymoma

Learn about this tumor that forms from ependymal cells in the brain and spinal cord. Treatments include surgery, radiation therapy and chemotherapy.
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Glioblastoma

This fast-growing cancer starts in the brain or spinal cord and also is called glioblastoma multiforme (GBM). Treatments include surgery, radiation and chemotherapy.
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Gangrene

A severe bacterial infection or lack of blood flow can cause body tissue to die. Know the warning signs and symptoms of this life-threatening condition.
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Pulmonary edema

Get more information about the causes of this potentially life-threatening lung condition and learn how to treat and prevent it.
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Viral hemorrhagic fevers

Learn about the symptoms, treatment and prevention of these sometimes deadly diseases.
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Common cold

This common illness of the nose and throat causes a stuffy or runny nose, sore throat, and cough.
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Canker sore

Canker sore — Learn about the causes, treatment and prevention of this painful mouth sore.
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Chronic cough

A cough that lasts for weeks could be caused by smoking, postnasal drip, asthma, acid reflux, respiratory infections, COPD or another underlying problem.
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Color blindness

Is it red or is it green? Learn more about what causes this common eye condition and how to tell whether you can distinguish between certain shades of color.
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Eye floaters

Many people over age 50 experience eye floaters. Learn more about this common problem, including causes, other risk factors and treatment options.

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