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Pregnancy constipation: Are stool softeners safe?
Pregnancy constipation is common. Know how to safely treat it.
Myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS)
This complicated disorder may be triggered by an infection. While there's no cure for chronic fatigue syndrome, treatment focuses on easing symptoms.
Mitral valve stenosis
When the valve between the left heart chambers is narrowed, the heart doesn't get enough blood. Know the symptoms, causes and treatment of this type of heart valve disease.
Peyronie disease
Understand what causes bent and painful erections and learn what treatments are available.
Autoimmune pancreatitis
Autoimmune pancreatitis is a relatively uncommon disease of the pancreas that may be mistaken for pancreatic cancer.
Pregnancy and obesity: Know the risks
Know how obesity can affect your pregnancy. Learn about possible complications and specialized care you might need.
Broken collarbone
This common injury is usually the result of falling, playing sports or being in a traffic accident.
Ehrlichiosis and anaplasmosis
Learn how to prevent and treat the tick-borne diseases ehrlichiosis and anaplasmosis.
Frostbite
Learn how to prevent cold injury to the skin when outdoors in freezing temperatures and how to treat and recover from frostbite.
Hay fever
Find out more about how to diagnose and get relief from this common condition that can make you feel awful, seasonally and year-round.
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