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High cholesterol
Cholesterol is a waxy substance found in your blood. Your body needs cholesterol to build healthy cells, but high levels of cholesterol...
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Hodgkin's lymphoma (Hodgkin's disease)
Hodgkin's lymphoma is a type of cancer that affects the lymphatic system, which is part of the body's germ-fighting immune system. In...
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Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)
Coronaviruses are a family of viruses that can cause illnesses such as the common cold, severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) and...
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Anemia
Anemia is a condition in which you lack enough healthy red blood cells to carry adequate oxygen to your body's tissues. Having anemia,...
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Asthma
Asthma is a condition in which your airways narrow and swell and may produce extra mucus. This can make breathing difficult and trigger...
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Type 1 Diabetes
Type 1 diabetes, once known as juvenile diabetes or insulin-dependent diabetes, is a chronic condition. In this condition, the pancreas...
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High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)
High blood pressure is a common condition that affects the body's arteries. It's also called hypertension. If you have high blood...
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Obesity
Obesity is a complex disease involving an excessive amount of body fat. Obesity isn't just a cosmetic concern. It's a medical problem...
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Alzheimer's disease
Overview Alzheimer's disease is a progressive neurologic disorder that causes the brain to shrink (atrophy) and brain cells to die....
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Infertility
Overview If you and your partner are struggling to have a baby, you're not alone. In the United States, 10% to 15% of couples are...
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Depression (major depressive disorder)
Depression is a mood disorder that causes a persistent feeling of sadness and loss of interest. Also called major depressive disorder or...
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Type 2 Diabetes
Type 2 diabetes is an impairment in the way the body regulates and uses sugar (glucose) as a fuel. This long-term (chronic) condition...
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