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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.
Obstructive sleep apnea
Learn the signs that point to this common and potentially serious sleep disorder. And find out the treatments that can help you sleep better.
Nasopharyngeal carcinoma
Nasopharyngeal carcinoma is cancer that occurs in the nasopharynx, which is located behind your nose and above the back of your throat.
Mumps
Find out more about the symptoms and treatment of this viral illness and how vaccines can prevent it.
Mononucleosis: Can it recur?
Mono can return in some rare cases. Learn why that happens.
Microcephaly
Learn more about microcephaly, when an infant's head is smaller than expected. The condition affects child development.
Medical credentials and degrees explained
Confused by the credentials for doctors, nurses and physician assistants? Get definitions of common credentials and learn why they matter.
Low milk supply: What causes it?
Find out what can affect your milk supply and how to boost it.
Living wills and advance directives for medical decisions
Living wills and other advance directives describe your treatment preferences in end-of-life situations when you can't speak for yourself.
Laryngospasm: What causes it?
Laryngospasm is a brief spasm of the vocal cords, which temporarily interrupts breathing.
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