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Learn about this potentially fatal condition associated with inflammation of the brain and what you can do to prevent it.

This rare complication of some types of bacterial infections can be fatal. Learn about symptoms, risk factors and treatment.

Learn about this type of seizure that can cause convulsions. Also know how to help if you see someone having one.

This type of seizure produces symptoms such as a vacant stare, lip smacking and eyelid fluttering.

Learn about this neurological condition that may affect an arm or a leg after an injury or surgery. Early treatment may prevent a recurrence.

This mental health condition, which is caused by being part of or witnessing a terrifying event, leads to symptoms that include flashbacks, nightmares and severe anxiety.

This learning disorder involves difficulty reading due to problems identifying speech sounds and learning how they relate to letters and words.

These are extreme fears of objects or situations that pose little or no danger. There is no reason for these fears, but you stay away from these things.

This pain along the shin bone is common in runners, dancers and military trainees. Learn how to prevent shin splints.

Find out how this blood-clotting condition that's passed through families can cause life-threatening bleeding and what to do about it.

Inflammation of the vagina can result in discharge, itching and pain. Recognize signs and symptoms and learn when to seek treatment.

Enlargement of the thyroid gland may be caused by autoimmune disorders, an iodine-poor diet, pregnancy-related hormones and other factors.

Learn about treatment of the serious bacterial infection commonly known as lockjaw and the vaccines that prevent it.

This short bout of stroke-like symptoms doesn't cause permanent damage. But it may serve as a warning sign of a future stroke.

Low blood sugar can cause uncomfortable symptoms, such as dizziness and confusion, and can quickly become serious if left untreated.

Learn about the symptoms, causes and treatment of this digestive system condition that can happen suddenly or build up over time and cause serious illness.

Is it red or is it green? Learn more about what causes this common eye condition and how to tell whether you can distinguish between certain shades of color.

Learn about the prevention and treatment of this disease that causes serious illness around the world.

This advanced stage of liver damage often shows no symptoms until it's quite serious. Find out about symptoms and treatment of this life-threatening liver condition.

A breakdown in the communication between nerves and muscles causes weakness and fatigue of muscles under your control.