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Nasopharyngeal carcinoma
Nasopharyngeal carcinoma is cancer that occurs in the nasopharynx, which is located behind your nose and above the back of your throat.
Mononucleosis: Can it recur?
Mono can return in some rare cases. Learn why that happens.
Microcephaly
Learn more about microcephaly, when an infant's head is smaller than expected. The condition affects child development.
Medical credentials and degrees explained
Confused by the credentials for doctors, nurses and physician assistants? Get definitions of common credentials and learn why they matter.
Low milk supply: What causes it?
Find out what can affect your milk supply and how to boost it.
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.
Laryngospasm: What causes it?
Laryngospasm is a brief spasm of the vocal cords, which temporarily interrupts breathing.
Lack of sleep: Can it make you sick?
Lack of sleep can affect your immune system. Here's what you need to know.
Kidney stones
Learn about the symptoms, risks, causes and treatment of this often intensely painful condition.
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.
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