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Strategies to prevent heart disease
Learn strategies you can practice now to protect your heart.January 21, 2026 -
Malaria
Learn about the symptoms, causes, treatment, and prevention of this infectious disease transmitted to humans through mosquito bites.February 9, 2023 -
Acromegaly
This hormone-related condition causes unusual bone and organ growth in adults. Learn about symptoms, diagnosis and treatment options.October 22, 2025 -
Dandruff
Find out what causes a flaky scalp and which medicated shampoos and self-care tips can help you manage it.August 23, 2025 -
Psoriatic arthritis
This form of arthritis affects some people who have psoriasis — a disease that features patches of itchy skin topped with silvery scales.September 19, 2025 -
Leukoplakia
This mouth condition appears as thick, white patches on the gums, the cheeks and the bottom of the mouth that cannot be scraped off.February 15, 2024 -
Tennis elbow
Repeated motion of the wrist and arm often cause this condition. It affects athletes and nonathletes. Learn how to prevent and treat it.April 29, 2025 -
Organic foods: Are they safer? More nutritious?
Understand the differences between organic foods and traditionally grown foods when it comes to nutrition, safety and price.February 28, 2025 -
Diuretics
Diuretics, sometimes called water pills, help remove extra fluid from the body. They're often used to lower blood pressure. Know the possible side effects.September 27, 2025 -
Alzheimer's: Managing sleep problems
Sleep troubles may affect people with dementia. These tips can help you both get the rest that you need.October 30, 2024 -
Swimmer's ear
The moisture from water left in the ear after swimming or bathing can lead to this infection in the outer ear canal.April 15, 2025 -
Airplane ear
Fullness in the ear can happen an airplane that's taking off or landing. It's because the air pressure on the middle ear and air pressure outside the ear are out of balance.April 15, 2025 -
Diagnosing Alzheimer's disease
Even though there isn't a cure, early diagnosis of Alzheimer's dementia is important.April 16, 2026 -
Impetigo
Learn about the symptoms, causes and treatment of this highly contagious bacterial skin infection common in infants and young children.April 19, 2023 -
Boils and carbuncles
Learn about symptoms, causes, treatment and prevention of these painful pus-filled infections that cause bumps under your skin or leaking sores.September 18, 2021 -
Hammertoe and mallet toe
These foot conditions cause a bend in a toe or toes. Proper footwear can help prevent this bend in a toe or ease the pain of it.May 20, 2025 -
Morton neuroma
Learn how this painful foot condition is diagnosed and treated.November 3, 2025 -
Giant cell arteritis
Headache, jaw pain with chewing, and scalp tenderness are the most common symptoms of this inflammation of the lining of the arteries.June 2, 2026 -
Dizziness
People feel dizzy for various reasons. How long the feeling lasts and any other symptoms you have can help pinpoint the cause.November 2, 2024
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