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Video: An asthma attack
What happens to your airways during an asthma attack?
Diarrhea
Learn more about what causes this common, unpleasant digestive condition, and how you can treat and prevent it.
Mucus in stool: A concern?
Visible mucus in stool can have a variety of causes, but they're not always serious.
CA 125 test: A screening test for ovarian cancer?
Learn why health care providers generally don't recommend a CA 125 test for ovarian cancer screening.
Growth plate fractures
Growth plate fractures — This common childhood bone injury often needs immediate treatment as it can result in a shorter, longer or crooked limb.
Living wills and advance directives for medical decisions
Living wills and other advance directives describe your treatment preferences in end-of-life situations when you can't speak for yourself.
Amenorrhea
Absence of menstruation (amenorrhea) may be linked to an underlying, treatable problem. Learn about amenorrhea causes and when to seek help.
Spitting up in babies: What's normal, what's not
Spitting up in babies is common — and usually nothing to worry about.
Vaginal odor
Learn about causes of unpleasant or unusual odor from the vagina and when to seek care.
Vaginal dryness
Make an appointment with your doctor if vaginal dryness is causing you discomfort.
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