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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.
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.
White stool: Should I be concerned?
White stool may mean a serious liver problem. Learn about causes.
Hepatitis C: How common is sexual transmission?
Although hepatitis C is highly contagious, the risk of sexual transmission is very low.
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.
Mayo Clinic Minute: What is the Asian longhorned tick?
Learn about the Asian longhorned tick, where it's found, and how to prevent tick bites.
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.
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