Learn about this condition that passes from parents to children, raising the risk of colon cancer, endometrial cancer and other kinds of cancer.
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Peanut allergy
Peanut allergy can be serious. Find out what you need to know to prevent a life-threatening reaction and get the latest on treatment approaches.
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Penicillin allergy
Understand the importance of an accurate diagnosis for this type of allergy and the best practices for antibiotic treatment.
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Pink eye (conjunctivitis)
This highly contagious eye condition can be itchy and uncomfortable. But much like the common cold, it rarely requires medicine or staying home.
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Astrocytoma
Learn about the diagnosis and treatment for this type of glioma brain tumor. Treatments include surgery, chemotherapy and radiation therapy.
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Fibrocystic breasts
Learn about this common breast condition, including symptoms, possible causes and tests that can be done to tell when breast cysts might need treatment.
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Alzheimer's disease
Understand more about this brain disease that is the most common cause of dementia. Also learn about new tests and medicines.
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Shin splints
This pain along the shin bone is common in runners, dancers and military trainees. Learn how to prevent shin splints.
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Cervical spondylosis
As people age, the spinal disks in the neck shrink and bone spurs often develop. If symptoms occur, nonsurgical treatments are usually effective.
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Dupuytren contracture
This condition causes one or more fingers to bend toward the palm of the hand. The affected fingers can't straighten completely.
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Hypoplastic left heart syndrome
Learn more about this rare congenital heart defect that causes the left side of the heart to not develop fully and be small.
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Precocious puberty
Read about what can cause children's bodies to begin changing into adult bodies too soon.