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Nasopharyngeal carcinoma
Nasopharyngeal carcinoma is cancer that occurs in the nasopharynx, which is located behind your nose and above the back of your throat.
TMJ disorders
Treatment options for pain in your jaw joint and in the muscles that control jaw movement can include pain management, medical therapies and surgery.
Anal fissure
Learn what causes a tear in the anus and how to prevent or treat this often painful condition.
Rheumatoid arthritis
This chronic inflammatory disorder can affect more than just your joints. It can also damage your skin, eyes, lungs, heart and blood vessels.
Double-outlet right ventricle
In this heart condition present at birth, two major blood vessels aren't attached to the heart in the usual positions. Learn how it's treated.
Emergency health information: Keep your personal and family records within reach
Emergency preparedness includes making sure you can quickly access critical health information for you and your family.
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.
Alzheimer's: Managing sleep problems
Alzheimer's sleep problems affect both you and your loved one. Consider tips for coping.
Hypothyroidism symptoms: Can hypothyroidism cause eye problems?
Hypothyroidism symptoms can vary, but eye problems aren't usually a concern.
High blood pressure dangers: Hypertension's effects on your body
If blood pressure stays high, it can cause other health conditions. Find out more about these complications.
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