Embolic stroke is when a clot travels to the brain and blocks blood flow. Get clear information on symptoms, treatment options, prevention and recovery.
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Athlete's foot
Find out about this common fungal skin infection that usually starts between the toes. It can happen when feet get hot and sweaty in tight shoes.
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Swimmer's itch
Learn more about the symptoms, treatment and prevention of this itchy rash that usually affects people swimming in freshwater lakes.
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Seborrheic dermatitis
Find out what you can do to treat this flaky skin condition that can cause scaly skin and stubborn, itchy dandruff.
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Smallpox
Learn about the symptoms, causes and vaccine prevention of this virus that's easy to catch and sometimes fatal.
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Tuberous sclerosis
This uncommon genetic disorder causes tumors that are not cancer. These tumors are unexpected overgrowths of tissue in different parts of the body.
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Cold sore
Learn more about the causes, symptoms, treatment and prevention of this common lip sore caused by the herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1).
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Plantar fasciitis
Learn about this most common cause of stabbing heel pain.
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Osteoarthritis
This most common form of arthritis mainly affects joints in your hands, knees, hips and spine. There's no cure, but symptoms can be managed.
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Kaposi sarcoma
This cancer caused by a virus occurs in people who have AIDS and those with a donated organ who take medicines to prevent organ rejection.
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Avascular necrosis (osteonecrosis)
A broken bone or dislocated joint can block blood flow to the bone, causing bone tissue to die.
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Hip fracture
The risk of breaking a hip increases with age. Learn about lifestyle changes that can keep bones strong and reduce the risk of breaking.