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Cervical cancer
Screening with Pap tests can reduce the risk of this cancer that begins in the cervix. Learn more about symptoms, causes, prevention and treatment.
Cerebral palsy
Learn about this group of conditions that affect movement. It's caused by damage to the developing brain, usually before birth.
Celiac disease
In this digestive condition, gluten in food damages the small intestine, making it hard to absorb nutrients and causing a variety of symptoms.
Cavities and tooth decay
These areas in the hard surface of your teeth are tiny openings or holes due to damage from tooth decay. This can lead to pain, infection and tooth loss.
Cavernous malformations
Understand the symptoms that may occur when blood vessels in the brain or spinal cord are tightly packed and contain slow-moving blood.
Cardiomyopathy
This disease of the heart muscle makes it harder for the heart to pump blood to the rest of the body. Learn the different types and how they're treated.
Carbon monoxide poisoning
This gas has no color, odor or taste. It can be deadly. Learn how to prevent it.
Canker sore
Canker sore — Learn about the causes, treatment and prevention of this painful mouth sore.
Brugada syndrome
Learn about the symptoms, causes and treatments for this heart rhythm condition that is sometimes inherited.
Bronchitis
Bronchitis is an inflammation of the tubes that carry air to and from the lungs. Coughing and shortness of breath are the major symptoms.
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