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Arteriosclerosis / atherosclerosis
Learn about the symptoms, causes and treatments for hardening of the arteries.
Arcus senilis: A sign of high cholesterol?
With this condition, older adults develop a gray arc around the cornea of the eyes.
Aquatic exercises
Thinking about signing up for an aquatic exercise class? Or trying water exercises on your own? Check out these pool moves.
Aortic dissection
This life-threatening condition occurs when blood leaks through a tear in the body's main artery (aorta). Know the symptoms and how it's treated.
Amyloidosis
This rare disease can affect different organs in different people. Find out how early and accurate diagnosis can lead to better outcomes.
Amputation and diabetes: How to protect your feet
Find out who's at risk and what you can do to protect your feet from diabetes complications.
Ampullary cancer
Learn more about the causes, diagnosis and treatments for cancer of the ampulla of Vater.
Alzheimer's: Medicines help manage symptoms and slow decline
Although there's no cure for Alzheimer's disease, certain drugs might help you manage your symptoms and improve your life for a time.
Alzheimer's treatments: What's on the horizon?
Alzheimer's treatments now being studied include an Alzheimer's vaccine and several new medicines.
Alzheimer's stages: How the disease progresses
Alzheimer's stages — common behaviors as the disease progresses.
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