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Botulism
This rare but serious condition can be caused by bacteria that have contaminated food or a wound. Learn more about how to prevent botulism.
Brain tumor
Find out more about the different types, signs, symptoms and causes of brain tumors, which are growths of cells in the brain.
Broken heart syndrome
Learn more about this temporary heart muscle condition that can mimic a heart attack. It may be triggered by stressful events, such as a loved one's death.
Broken leg
Treatment of a broken leg depends on the location and severity of the injury. Surgical repair uses metal pins and plates to hold the fragments together.
Broken ribs
This common injury happens most often because of falls, car accidents or contact sports.
Brugada syndrome
Learn about the symptoms, causes and treatments for this heart rhythm condition that is sometimes inherited.
Buerger disease
Read about this blood vessel disease that limits blood flow, especially to the hands and feet. Quitting smoking is the best treatment for this condition.
Bulimia nervosa
In this serious eating disorder, people lose control and eat large amounts of food. Then they get rid of it in unhealthy ways by purging, such as vomiting.
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.
COPD
This chronic inflammatory lung disease causes obstructed airflow from the lungs, resulting in breathing difficulty, cough, mucus production and wheezing.
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