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Breast cancer radiation: Can it cause dry skin?
Dry skin after breast cancer radiation is fairly common. These suggestions may help.
Hernia truss: Can it help an inguinal hernia?
A hernia truss can temporarily ease discomfort, but medical care is needed for a painful hernia.
Adrenalectomy
Learn what to expect from this surgery that involves removing an adrenal gland.
Chronic pain: Medication decisions
What works for one person's pain may not help yours — and every pill has risks. Learn how to sort through your options for maximum relief and minimum risk.
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.
Mononucleosis
Learn about the symptoms and treatment of the kissing disease in adults and children.
Strep throat
Learn more about the symptoms, causes and treatment of this throat bacterial infection in children and adults.
Croup
This upper airway infection makes it harder to breathe and causes a barking cough. It involves swelling around the voice box, windpipe and bronchial tubes.
Triple X syndrome
Females with this genetic disorder have three X chromosomes instead of two. Symptoms can be mild or include developmental delays and learning disabilities.
Infectious diseases
Viruses, bacteria, fungi and parasites can all cause infection. Find out more about how to prevent and treat these conditions.
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