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Primary progressive aphasia
Find out more about this type of dementia that affects the speech and language areas of the brain.
Cushing syndrome
High levels of the hormone cortisol in your body cause this endocrine disorder. Learn about symptoms, causes and treatment.
Nicotine dependence
Nicotine dependence can be tough to kick, but treatments and resources are available to boost your chances of success.
Monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance (MGUS)
When bone marrow produces an unusual protein in the blood, it can sometimes lead to certain types of blood cancer.
Cancer
Find out the basics about cancer, including symptoms, causes and treatments. Learn steps you can take to prevent cancer.
Drug allergy
Learn which drugs are more likely to cause an allergic reaction, what symptoms look like and what treatments can calm such a reaction.
E. coli
Most strains of E. coli bacteria are harmless, but some can cause severe symptoms. Learn about symptoms and treatment of this common foodborne illness.
Hemorrhoids
There are many effective options for easing the discomfort of hemorrhoids — swollen veins in the anus and lower rectum.
Molar pregnancy
This rare pregnancy complication requires early treatment. Learn more about diagnosis and treatment of this type of pregnancy loss.
Brain tumor
Find out more about the different types, signs, symptoms and causes of brain tumors, which are growths of cells in the brain.
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