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Child abuse
Child abuse includes physical, sexual, emotional and medical abuse, as well as neglect. Learn about signs, risk factors, how to get help and prevention.
Breastfeeding strike: Why do babies refuse to nurse?
Understand why babies sometimes refuse to breastfeed and what you can do about it.
Baby fat: When is it cause for concern?
Find out when your baby's weight might be of concern and how to promote a healthy weight.
Peripheral neuropathy
Learn what may cause the prickling, tingling or numb sensations of nerve damage and how to prevent and treat this painful disorder.
Coma
Learn what can cause this state of prolonged loss of consciousness. While a coma rarely lasts longer than a few weeks, some people never wake from one.
Easy bruising: Why does it happen?
Get the facts about easy bruising. Learn about causes and find out when it's a sign of a problem.
Menstrual cycle: What's normal, what's not
Learn about how to track your menstrual cycles and what any changes may mean.
Alzheimer's stages: How the disease progresses
Alzheimer's stages — common behaviors as the disease progresses.
Low potassium (hypokalemia)
Low potassium (hypokalemia): Symptom — Overview covers what can cause this blood test result.
Unexplained weight loss
Unexplained weight loss has many causes — some serious. Find out when losing weight without trying calls for a medical evaluation.
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