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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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Childhood obesity

This complex disease involves having excess body fat early in life, and it can lead to health troubles later. Learn how to protect your child's health.
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Double-outlet right ventricle

In this heart condition present at birth, two major blood vessels aren't attached to the heart in the usual positions. Learn how it's treated.
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Hyperoxaluria and oxalosis

Learn about symptoms, causes, diagnosis and treatment for these rare kidney problems.
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Hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid)

Understand what happens when your thyroid is overactive and learn about treatment for this condition.
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Intestinal obstruction

A blocked intestine needs prompt medical care. Learn about symptoms and the wide range of causes for this serious but treatable digestive disorder.
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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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Myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein antibody-associated disease (MOGAD)

Learn about the symptoms, diagnosis and treatments for this autoimmune disease that attacks nerve fibers in the body.
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Neuromyelitis optica

Understand more about this condition that affects the spinal cord and eye nerves and is sometimes mistaken for multiple sclerosis.
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Obesity

Obesity isn't just a cosmetic concern. It is a medical problem that increases the risk of heart disease, diabetes and certain cancers.
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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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Obstructive sleep apnea

Learn the signs that point to this common and potentially serious sleep disorder. And find out the treatments that can help you sleep better.

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