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Diphtheria
This rare but serious bacterial infection can cause organ damage and breathing problems. This disease is often treatable but is also preventable with a vaccine.
Rickets
Learn what can cause this bone-softening disease in children and how supplements may prevent or treat the condition.
Headaches in children
Find out more about headaches in children, which may or may not be serious. They can often be managed with medications and healthy habits.
Vaginal atrophy
Read about this condition that causes vaginal and urinary symptoms, often after menopause. It's also called genitourinary syndrome of menopause.
Hemangioma
This red mark on a baby's skin looks like a rubbery bump or flat red mark and is made up of extra blood vessels in the skin. It generally goes away by age 10. Learn more about its causes and treatment.
Impetigo
Learn about the symptoms, causes and treatment of this highly contagious bacterial skin infection common in infants and young children.
Spider bites
Learn more about prevention, symptoms, complications and treatment of spider bites, which are usually harmless.
Ringworm (body)
Learn more on causes, symptoms, treatments of this easily spread fungal skin infection that itches and is related to athlete's foot.
Dehydration
Dehydration is especially common and dangerous for infants, young children and older adults. Learn more about treating and preventing dehydration.
Female infertility
Learn about infertility in women, including possible causes, what tests might be needed and fertility treatments available to help with getting pregnant.
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