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Phantosmia: What causes olfactory hallucinations?
Phantosmia is often due to a head injury or upper respiratory infection.
Childhood obesity
Childhood obesity can lead to various conditions, including type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure. Learn how to protect your child's health.
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.
Tonic-clonic (grand mal) seizure
Learn about this type of seizure that can cause convulsions. Also know how to help if you see someone having one.
Eczema bleach bath: Can it improve my symptoms?
A diluted bleach bath may help treat chronic eczema.
Pediatric cervical spine surgery
This surgery can treat injuries and conditions that are present at birth and that affect the neck area of the spine.
Allergies
Allergy symptoms can range from mild to severe, even life-threatening. Most allergies can't be cured, but treatments can help.
Rheumatic fever
Learn about this complication of strep throat and scarlet fever and what you can do to prevent it.
Hay fever
Find out more about how to diagnose and get relief from this common condition that can make you feel awful, seasonally and year-round.
Lack of sleep: Can it make you sick?
Lack of sleep can affect your immune system. Here's what you need to know.
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