Vascular cognitive impairment and vascular dementia
Learn more about this stroke-related type of dementia that causes memory loss and can affect reasoning. Prevention is possible, and good heart health is key.
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Sickle cell anemia
Learn about the symptoms, causes and treatment of this inherited blood disorder that, in the United States, is more common among Black people.
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Wilms tumor
Progress in the diagnosis and treatment of this kidney cancer have greatly improved the outlook for children with the condition.
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Diabetic ketoacidosis
Learn more about the symptoms, treatment and prevention of this serious health concern that can happen due to diabetes.
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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 contagious, disfiguring and sometimes fatal viral disease.
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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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Melanoma
Learn about the symptoms, diagnosis and treatments for the most serious form of skin cancer.
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Mitral valve regurgitation
Learn more about the symptoms and treatment of this most common heart valve condition, which causes blood to leak backward in the heart.