Learn more about prevention and first aid for these painful injuries that are common among people swimming in seawater but are rarely life-threatening.
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Albinism
In this group of inherited disorders, the body makes little or no melanin, a pigment that determines hair, skin and eye color and vision development.
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Rubella
Learn more about the symptoms and prevention of this contagious viral infection best known for its distinctive red rash.
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Clubfoot
This is when a baby is born with a foot fixed in a turned position. Without treatment, a child with a clubfoot may walk on the side or top of the foot.
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Hives and angioedema
Learn more about these common but short-lived skin conditions, their symptoms, causes and home remedies, and how to prevent them.
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Nonmelanoma skin cancer
Learn about treatment options for all types of nonmelanoma skin cancer, including squamous cell carcinoma, basal cell carcinoma and others.
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Spinal stenosis
This condition narrows the amount of space within the spine. This can squeeze the nerves that travel through the spine. Surgery is sometimes needed.
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Multiple myeloma
Learn about this cancer that forms from white blood cells called plasma cells. Treatments include medicines and bone marrow transplant.
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Vulvar cancer
Learn about this rare cancer that forms on the skin that surrounds the urethra and vagina. Treatments include surgery, radiation and chemotherapy.
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Tricuspid atresia
Learn how this congenital heart defect blocks blood flow from the heart to the lungs. Treatment involves multiple surgeries.
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Dysphagia
Having trouble swallowing? Learn more about what causes this common issue, along with therapies for treating the condition.
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Infant jaundice
Learn about this common condition in newborns, especially those born preterm. With close monitoring and light therapy, complications are rare.