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Sometimes an area of a blood vessel wall will get weak. It can start to swell like a balloon and…
Anaphylaxis is a life-threatening allergic reaction that needs immediate medical attention.
Over the counter medicines can provide relief for nausea and vomiting, but there are a number of precautions to be…
Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo can be caused by problems with the inner ear related to ear infections, family history, or…
Bioterrorism is the use of bacteria, viruses, or germs to purposely harm large quantities of people or communities.
A special diet known as the BRAT diet (Bananas, Rice, Applesauce, and Toast) is an effective way to treat an…
The first trimester of pregnancy can be exciting and scary. A person’s body goes through a lot of changes—physically and…
Cirrhosis and portal hypertension is a form of liver disease caused by alcoholism, poor diet, or infection.
Cold and flu season usually begins when the weather starts to cool. You can take steps to help protect your…
Eosinophilic esophagitis is an inflammatory, allergic disease that occurs when certain white blood cells build up in your esophageal…
Food poisoning is a primarily intestinal illness that occurs when you eat or drink something that contains harmful bacteria, viruses,…
Know the type of mushrooms you are eating to avoid getting sick and even death.
Gallstones are hard deposits that can form in the gallbladder. Some people have them but don’t have symptoms. For others,…
A general anxiety disorder is ongoing anxiety that isn’t related to a particular event or situation.
Gestational diabetes occurs during pregnancy in 1% to 3% of all pregnant women. It usually begins in the second…
H1N1 influenza is a viral infection. It’s not the same as seasonal flu (influenza). The first outbreak occurred in 2009…
There are several different types of headaches. Migraines and tension headaches are the most common.
Heat exhaustion and heatstroke are serious conditions. Learn the warning signs of these heat-related illnesses, as well as how to…
Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome is a condition that results from a digestive system infection.
Henoch-Schönlein purpura (HSP) is a rare disease that irritates and inflames the blood vessels in your skin.
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