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Airplane ear
That fullness in your ear when on an airplane that's climbing or descending results from uneven air pressure between your middle ear and the environment.
Albinism
In this group of inherited disorders, the body makes little or no melanin, a pigment that determines hair, skin and eye color and vision development.
Alcohol use: Weighing risks and benefits
Drinking alcohol in any amount is a health risk that increases with each drink you have. The risk peaks with heavy drinking, including binge drinking, which carries serious health risks.
Alkaline water: Better than plain water?
Health claims about alkaline water abound, but plain water is usually best.
Allergies
Allergy symptoms can range from mild to severe, even life-threatening. Most allergies can't be cured, but treatments can help.
Allergies and asthma: They often occur together
Allergies and asthma? Find out how to control both conditions.
Allergy skin tests
Considering skin testing for your allergies? Learn about the risks, results and what to expect during testing.
Alzheimer's and dementia: What's the difference?
The terms 'Alzheimer's disease' and 'dementia' are often used to mean the same thing — but here's the real difference between them.
Anaphylaxis
Anaphylaxis, a severe allergic reaction, is an emergency. Learn who's at risk, what to watch for and what to do when it occurs.
Angelman syndrome
Learn about this genetic disorder that causes developmental delays, problems with speech and other symptoms.
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