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Personal health records and patient portals
Personal health records and patient portals make it easy to access your medical information using your computer or smartphone.
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.
Sickle cell anemia
Learn about the symptoms, causes and treatment of this inherited blood disorder that, in the United States, is more common among Black people.
Do you have a living will?
Life-threatening situations can happen to anyone, so it's important to have a living will or other advance directive. These documents spell out your preferences regarding medical treatments you would or would not want to keep you alive. You can also outline your preferences for other medical decisions, such as pain management or organ donation. By planning ahead, you can get the medical care you want and save your family from having to make tough decisions in a crisis.
Teens and social media use: What's the impact?
Find out how to help limit the negative impact of these popular apps on your teenager.
HPV infection
This common viral infection often gets better on its own, but when it doesn't, it may cause a variety of warts and can even lead to some cancers.
Astigmatism
Imperfect curvature of your eye can cause blurred distance and near vision. Learn about this common and treatable eye condition.
Lead poisoning
Learn about lead poisoning symptoms and treatment of lead exposure in children and adults. Explore ways to keep your kids safe from lead exposure.
Functional neurologic disorder/conversion disorder
This disorder includes nervous system symptoms affecting movement or the senses that are not caused by medical disease. Treatment can help with recovery.
Cholera
Cholera is a treatable — yet potentially fatal — bacterial disease that causes diarrhea and dehydration. Learn how to lower your risk.
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