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Hot flashes
Hot flashes are the most common symptom of menopause. Learn about strategies for relief of hot flashes, including hormone therapy and natural remedies.
Lobular carcinoma in situ (LCIS)
If a breast biopsy reveals you have LCIS, your risk of breast cancer is increased. Learn how you can reduce your risk through medications and other strategies.
Menstrual cramps
Menstrual cramps — pain in the lower abdomen just before or during menstrual periods — can range from mild to severe. Learn about treatment options.
Dry macular degeneration
Blurred or reduced central vision could be a sign of macular degeneration. Find out about symptoms and treatment for this common eye disorder.
Hemorrhoids
There are many effective options for easing the discomfort of hemorrhoids — swollen veins in the anus and lower rectum.
COPD
This chronic inflammatory lung disease causes obstructed airflow from the lungs, resulting in breathing difficulty, cough, mucus production and wheezing.
Cataracts
Are things starting to look fuzzy or blurry? Find out about symptoms, diagnosis and treatment for this common eye condition.
Seborrheic dermatitis
Find out what you can do to treat this flaky skin condition that can cause scaly skin and stubborn, itchy dandruff.
Molar pregnancy
This rare pregnancy complication requires early treatment. Learn more about diagnosis and treatment of this type of pregnancy loss.
Encephalitis
Learn about this potentially fatal condition associated with inflammation of the brain and what you can do to prevent it.
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