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Osteopathic medicine: What kind of doctor is a D.O.?
You know what M.D. means, but what does D.O. mean? What's different and what's alike between these two kinds of health care providers?
Organ donation: Don't let these myths confuse you
This practice saves lives, but wrong ideas surround it. Get the facts about being an organ donor.
Obstructive sleep apnea
Learn the signs that point to this common and potentially serious sleep disorder. And find out the treatments that can help you sleep better.
Nasopharyngeal carcinoma
Nasopharyngeal carcinoma is cancer that occurs in the nasopharynx, which is located behind your nose and above the back of your throat.
Myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein antibody-associated disease (MOGAD)
Learn about the symptoms, diagnosis and treatments for this autoimmune disease that attacks nerve fibers in the body.
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.
Mayo Clinic Minute: Meningitis 101 for college students
College life can increase the risk of bacterial meningitis, a potentially serious infection – but a vaccine can offer protection.
Low milk supply: What causes it?
Find out what can affect your milk supply and how to boost it.
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