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Allergy skin tests
Considering skin testing for your allergies? Learn about the risks, results and what to expect during testing.
Cardiomyopathy
This disease of the heart muscle makes it harder for the heart to pump blood to the rest of the body. Learn the different types and how they're treated.
Atrial septal defect (ASD)
This heart problem that is present at birth causes a hole between the heart's upper chambers. It can be treated.
Broken collarbone
This common injury is usually the result of falling, playing sports or being in a traffic accident.
Spina bifida
Learn about this condition in which an unborn baby's spine and spinal cord don't form properly. Surgery during pregnancy may be a treatment option.
Tay-Sachs disease
This rare, inherited disease causes a buildup of fatty acids that damages the brain and typically results in muscle control loss, blindness and paralysis.
Video: Using a metered dose asthma inhaler and spacer
Watch this video to see how to use a metered dose asthma inhaler and spacer.
Traveler's diarrhea
Learn how to avoid contaminated food and water that may lead to this common travel hazard. Plus, find out what to do if it strikes.
Pneumonia
Pneumonia — Learn about the symptoms, causes and treatment of this serious lung infection.
Chiari malformation
Learn about this brain condition in which brain tissue extends into the spinal canal.
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