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Mitral valve disease
Learn more about diseases that affect the valve between the left heart chambers, including mitral valve regurgitation and mitral valve stenosis.
Color blindness
Is it red or is it green? Learn more about what causes color blindness and how to tell whether or not you can distinguish between certain shades of color.
Atrial tachycardia
This type of fast heartbeat may occur after heart surgery or during pregnancy. But infections may trigger it, too. Learn how it's diagnosed and treated.
Diabetes
Learn more about the different types of this blood sugar disorder, who's at risk and how each type can be treated.
Hydrocephalus
Learn about this potentially fatal condition that causes fluid buildup in the brain. It can cause a range of symptoms, from headaches to poor balance.
Epiglottitis
A blocked windpipe needs prompt treatment.
Auditory processing disorder (APD)
This type of hearing loss involves the brain. Learn about ways that can help people with the condition hear better.
Hemochromatosis
This liver disorder causes your body to absorb too much iron from the foods you eat. Learn about symptoms, causes and treatment for this condition that usually runs in families.
Noonan syndrome
This genetic condition stops typical development in parts of the body. It may include unusual facial features, short height, heart problems or other issues.
Chiari malformation
Learn about this brain condition in which brain tissue extends into the spinal canal.
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