Staying healthy
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Sunburn
Learn more about how UV rays harm your skin and what you can do for symptom sunburn relief and how to protect yourself from sun exposure.
Dry mouth
With this condition, also known as xerostomia, the salivary glands in the mouth don't make enough saliva to keep the mouth wet.
Hydrocephalus
Learn about this potentially fatal condition that causes fluid buildup in the brain. It can cause a range of symptoms, from headaches to poor balance.
Ischemic colitis
Ischemic colitis occurs when a part of the colon experiences a decrease in blood flow. It can cause serious complications but usually resolves on its own.
Median arcuate ligament syndrome (MALS)
Stomach pain after eating isn't always indigestion. It could be MALS, also called celiac artery compression. Know the warning symptoms.
C. difficile infection
Learn more about this diarrhea-causing infection that often occurs after antibiotic use. Many, but not all, people who get it are in health care facilities.
Hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS)
Damage to the small blood vessels in the kidneys can cause clots that clog the organ's filtering system. This can lead to life-threatening kidney failure.
Pseudobulbar affect
Pseudobulbar affect — Overview covers symptoms, treatment of this neurological condition that's characterized by uncontrollable laughing and crying.
Mild cognitive impairment (MCI)
Learn more about this stage between the typical cognitive decline of aging and the more serious decline of dementia.
Bladder cancer
Blood in the urine (hematuria) sometimes is a sign of bladder cancer. Learn about other bladder cancer signs and symptoms and explore treatment options.
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