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High cholesterol in children: How is it treated?
High cholesterol in children can lead to narrowed and hardened arteries, increasing the risk of heart disease later in life.
How to treat a piercing site infection
Learn what you can do at home if your ear new piercing becomes infected.
How to treat baby eczema
Learn simple remedies to easing your baby's discomfort from the pain and irritation of this skin rash.
Hyperinflated lungs: What does it mean?
If you can’t breathe out well, as in COPD, air may get trapped inside your lungs. As you breathe in more air over time, your lungs get too big and stiff.
Hypertensive crisis: What are the symptoms?
A sudden rise in blood pressure over 180/120 mm Hg is considered a medical emergency, or crisis. It can lead to a stroke. Know the symptoms.
Hypothyroidism symptoms: Can hypothyroidism cause eye problems?
Hypothyroidism symptoms can vary, but eye problems aren't usually a concern.
Is a home sperm test useful?
Using a home sperm test to check your fertility may not provide a clear answer.
Is depression a factor in rheumatoid arthritis?
Depression is common in people with rheumatoid arthritis. If it isn't treated, depression may contribute to worsening of rheumatoid arthritis symptoms.
Lack of sleep: Can it make you sick?
Lack of sleep can affect your immune system. Here's what you need to know.
Laryngospasm: What causes it?
Laryngospasm is a brief spasm of the vocal cords, which temporarily interrupts breathing.
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