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Hepatitis B
This highly contagious virus can cause long-lasting problems if it goes untreated. Learn about the symptoms, treatment and prevention of this serious liver infection.
Ambiguous genitalia
Learn about causes and treatment of ambiguous genitalia, a rare disorder of sex development in which a baby's external genitals are not clearly male or female.
Belly fat in men: Why weight loss matters
Belly fat can be dangerous. Understand why and how to get rid of it.
Iron deficiency anemia during pregnancy: Prevention tips
Are you getting enough iron? Know how to spot the symptoms of iron deficiency anemia during pregnancy and how to prevent it.
Diabetes insipidus
Learn more about this unusual disorder that disrupts the body's fluid balance, causing too much urination and possibly leading to dehydration.
Congenital adrenal hyperplasia
This group of inherited genetic conditions limits the adrenal glands' ability to make certain vital hormones.
Angelman syndrome
Learn about this genetic disorder that causes developmental delays, problems with speech and other symptoms.
Niemann-Pick disease
A condition passed down in families that affects how the body breaks down and uses fats. Fat buildup in cells damages the nerves, brain and other organs.
Congenital heart defects in children
Learn about symptoms, tests and treatments for children born with a problem in the structure of the heart (congenital heart defect).
Fetal alcohol syndrome
This condition results from alcohol exposure before birth. The exposure causes lifelong problems with behavior, learning, thinking and physical development.
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