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This common condition can cause pain and make simple tasks hard to do. Treatment may include medicines, splints and, sometimes, surgery.

Find out more about this painful movement disorder and ways to improve muscle function.

This condition can be caused by trauma, overuse injuries, or an underlying disease or condition. A fluid sample from the knee may be needed for diagnosis.

Learn what to expect and how to manage vaginal soreness and discharge, sore breasts, mood changes, and more after a vaginal delivery.

This excessive forward rounding of the back is often caused by osteoporosis in older women. Spinal malformations can cause kyphosis in infants or teens.

A staple in homes all over Ireland, this hearty wheat bread is a snap to make.

Some conditions, including stroke or head injury, can seriously affect a person's ability to communicate. Learn about this communication disorder and its care.

This heart condition is usually present at birth. It's treatable but requires lifelong health checkups. Learn about the causes and treatment.

This minimally invasive surgical procedure is used to diagnose and treat problems in the chest, such as with the lungs, esophagus, thymus gland and heart.

Having a larger than usual liver is a sign of a serious condition, such as liver disease, congestive heart failure or cancer.

This type of hepatitis happens when the immune system attacks the liver with destructive antibodies. Immune-suppressing medicine is the main treatment.

Daily aspirin therapy may be lifesaving for some people. Know if taking a daily low-dose aspirin is right for you.

Learn about the symptoms, causes, treatments of this common skin infection that usually responds to treatment.

Cold remedies: Some help, some don't. Learn how to tell the difference.

Learn more about the symptoms, treatment and prevention of this common intestinal worm infection.

Sinus headaches are often to blame for headache with facial pain — but that pain might actually be a migraine.

Problems with how blood clots can lead to excessive bleeding or blood clotting. Learn about the risks and treatments for a low blood platelet count.

Medicines often are important for treating depression while pregnant. Weigh the risks and benefits with your health care team.

This condition has symptoms of several other conditions, making it hard to diagnose. There's no cure, but medicines can help.

Learn about the causes and treatment of this type of headache.