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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.
Cholera
Cholera is a treatable — yet potentially fatal — bacterial disease that causes diarrhea and dehydration. Learn how to lower your risk.
Brugada syndrome
Learn about the symptoms, causes and treatments for this heart rhythm condition that is sometimes inherited.
MRSA infection
MRSA infections often occur in health care settings, but they can happen anywhere. Find out about symptoms and treatment for this virulent staph infection.
Sick sinus syndrome
This heart rhythm disorder causes slow, paused or irregular heartbeats. Learn the symptoms and how it's treated.
Primary immunodeficiency
Frequent infections could mean you have an immune system disorder. The conditions in this category are usually caused by genetic changes.
Solid foods: How to get your baby started
Follow these tips for starting your baby on solid foods.
Rheumatic fever
Learn about this complication of strep throat and scarlet fever and what you can do to prevent it.
Body lice
Body lice are tiny insects that live in your clothing and feed on your blood. Find out how to treat and prevent this itchy nuisance of a bug.
Strep throat
Learn more about the symptoms, causes and treatment of this throat bacterial infection in children and adults.
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