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Organ donation: Don't let these myths confuse you
This practice saves lives, but wrong ideas surround it. Get the facts about being an organ donor.
Alzheimer's stages: How the disease progresses
Alzheimer's stages — common behaviors as the disease progresses.
Low potassium (hypokalemia)
Low potassium (hypokalemia): Symptom — Overview covers what can cause this blood test result.
Unexplained weight loss
Unexplained weight loss has many causes — some serious. Find out when losing weight without trying calls for a medical evaluation.
Wheezing
Wheezing: Symptom — Overview covers definition, possible causes of this symptom.
Headache
Headache: Symptom — Overview covers definition, possible causes of this painful symptom.
Anal pain
Anal pain: Symptom — Overview covers definition, possible causes of this common symptom.
Heartburn or heart attack: When to worry
Chest pain? Learn the potentially lifesaving difference between heartburn and a heart attack.
Cardiac asthma: What causes it?
Wheezing isn't always due to true asthma. Sometimes it's a sign of heart failure. Know the difference.
Abdominal pain
Everyone experiences abdominal pain from time to time. Find out when it might be cause for concern.
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