Learn about lead poisoning symptoms and treatment of lead exposure in children and adults. Explore ways to keep your kids safe from lead exposure.
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Von Willebrand disease
Learn more about the symptoms, causes, diagnosis and treatment of this inherited bleeding condition that keeps blood from clotting well.
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Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS)
Learn about the unexplained death of a young baby who seems healthy.
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DiGeorge syndrome (22q11.2 deletion syndrome)
This condition is due to missing part of chromosome 22. It may cause heart issues, thyroid problems, cleft palate, lower immunity and other health problems.
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Shaken baby syndrome
Understand why shaking a baby can cause brain damage, and why getting immediate medical care can save a child's life or prevent serious health problems.
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Tongue-tie (ankyloglossia)
In this condition present at birth, a band of tissue (lingual frenulum) tethers the tongue to the floor of the mouth, restricting the range of motion.
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Asbestosis
Exposure to asbestos fibers causes this chronic lung disease. It may be decades before signs and symptoms such as shortness of breath and coughing appear.
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Influenza (flu)
Learn more about the symptoms, causes and prevention of this potentially deadly viral infection that attacks the respiratory system.
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Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC)
Learn about the symptoms, diagnosis and treatment for this type of liver cancer.
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Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
OCD features unwanted thoughts and fears, or obsessions. These obsessions lead to repetitive behaviors, also known as compulsions, that get in the way of daily activities.
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Kleptomania
If you have this impulse control disorder, you can't resist urges to steal items that you generally don't really need and that usually have little value.
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Hip dysplasia
In infancy, this condition often can be corrected with a soft brace. Older children and young adults might require surgery to correct the misalignment.