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Learn how to protect against bacteria, viruses and infections.

Learn about this contagious and sometimes fatal respiratory illness. The last known infection was reported in 2004.

Find out is this surgery may be an option if hip pain interferes with daily activities and nonsurgical treatments haven't helped.

These painful headaches cause severe pain on one side of the head and tend to occur in bouts called cluster periods.

Exposure to asbestos fibers causes this chronic lung disease. It may be decades before signs and symptoms such as shortness of breath and coughing appear.

Learn more on causes, symptoms, treatments of this easily spread fungal skin infection that itches and is related to athlete's foot.

Learn more about this common, treatable fungal infection that causes an itchy rash in the groin and inner thighs.

Learn what you can expect as your due date approaches and your body prepares for delivery.

Blood tests used to help diagnose cancer include CBC and tumor marker tests. Other tests and procedures are needed to confirm a cancer diagnosis.

Get to know the options when it comes to treating high blood pressure.

Learn about this common issue that causes some people to avoid social situations. Treatments are available.

You can lower your blood pressure without medicine. Try these 10 lifestyle changes.

Fat is an important part of your diet, but some kinds are healthier than others. Find out which to choose and which to avoid.

Pain medicines and anesthesia can control pain after surgery and lead to faster healing.

Find out about this condition that can make bones fragile and misshapen, along with the osteoporosis drugs that can treat it.

Infection in the small airways of the lungs is common in young kids and babies. Symptoms may include coughing, wheezing and trouble breathing.

High levels of the hormone cortisol in your body cause this endocrine disorder. Learn about symptoms, causes and treatment.

Learn about the symptoms and treatment of this rare condition caused by a problem with the pituitary gland.

Learn about the symptoms, risk factors and treatment of this rare, potentially fatal disease that's usually passed on by fleas.

Simple steps to help ensure that sperm are healthy, along with tips to improve fertility.