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Quinoa is mistakenly thought of as a grain — it's actually a seed. It's gluten-free and has twice the protein of an equal amount of brown rice.

This grilled dinner salad is packed with delicious summer flavors.

Fattoush is a traditional Middle Eastern salad made with flatbread and vegetables.

When an unborn baby's face and mouth are developing, openings or splits in the upper lip or roof of the mouth may not close fully. Surgery can fix this.

Learn about treatment choices for this condition, including surgical and nonsurgical options.

Also called cyclothymic disorder, this mood disorder causes emotional ups and downs that are less extreme than bipolar disorder. Learn about treatment.

Learn about these complex genetic conditions that cause problems with connective tissue in the skin, joints and blood vessel walls.

This inherited liver condition affects the liver's ability to break down red blood cells. It usually has no serious medical consequences.

Learn how to prevent and treat these two tick-borne illnesses.

This infection of the intestine causes diarrhea. Learn the symptoms, treatments and ways to help prevent it.

An irregular heart sound may be harmless or worrisome. Know the causes of heart murmurs and when treatment is needed.

This disease mimics gout, causing sudden, painful swelling in one or more joints. Treatments can reduce the pain and improve joint function.

Learn about this procedure that replaces unhealthy bone marrow with stem cells. Your own cells, donor cells or cells from umbilical cord blood may be used.

Find out more about the symptoms and possible treatments, including surgical repair, for this pelvic floor disorder.

Inflammation of the rectal lining can cause pain, bleeding and diarrhea. This condition can be a treatment side effect or part of a more generalized disease.

People who have had stomach or weight-loss surgery can develop dumping syndrome, which causes cramping, diarrhea and, sometimes, low blood sugar.

This painful condition affects the tendons on the thumb side of the wrist. A splint or brace can rest the tendons. Ice also is helpful.

This tangy ginger-miso dressing is a perfect complement to avocado salad.

This chicken salad is a worthy centerpiece for a luncheon, but you can also serve it in whole-wheat tortillas or pitas.

This take on a French classic is a great way to up your veggie intake.