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Mood disorders

These conditions affect emotions. Depression causes a feeling of deep sadness. Bipolar disorder goes back and forth from being very sad to being very happy.
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Movement disorders

Learn about the different types of neurological conditions that affect movement.
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Moyamoya disease

This rare condition happens when blood flow to the brain is blocked or narrowed and a tiny cluster of blood vessels forms at the base of the brain.
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Muscular dystrophy

Find out about the various types of this condition, which affects muscles over time. Then learn about treatments to help with the symptoms.
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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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Narcissistic personality disorder

This mental disorder includes an unreasonably high sense of importance, a need for excessive admiration, fragile self-esteem, and troubled relationships.
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Nicotine dependence

Learn about the chemical in tobacco that makes it hard to stop smoking. Then find out about treatments and resources to help you quit.
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Niemann-Pick disease

A condition passed down in families that affects how the body breaks down and uses fats. Fat buildup in cells damages the nerves, brain and other organs.
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Nightmare disorder

Nightmare disorder involves disturbing or scary dreams that awaken you, causing distress or preventing adequate sleep.
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Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease

This liver condition is becoming more common in the Western world. Find out how to treat and prevent this potentially dangerous liver disease.
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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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Oppositional defiant disorder (ODD)

This childhood mental health condition includes frequent and persistent anger, irritability, arguing, defiance or vindictiveness toward authority.

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