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Allergy, Mold
If you have asthma caused by mold allergy, the best defense is to avoid sources of mold spores -- airborne seeds you can easily inhale. Completely avoiding a substance as common as mold may be difficult, though. ... [... more]
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Amnesia, Dissociative
Compelling books, movies and plays often are enjoyable because they allow you to escape from yourself for a short while. As the story draws to a close, you can savor the characters' experiences while slowly allowing ... [... more]
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Anemia, Vitamin Deficiency
Your body needs vitamins -- nutrients found in most foods -- for many reasons, including producing healthy red blood cells. If your body is deficient in certain key vitamins, you can develop anemia -- a condition in ... [... more]
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Barlow's Syndrome
In most people, MVP is harmless and doesn't require any changes in lifestyle. It also doesn't shorten your life expectancy. In some people with MVP, however, the progression of the disease requires treatment. ... [... more]
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Bipolar Disorder
From high to low. From euphoria to depression. From recklessness to listlessness. These are the extremes associated with bipolar disorder, which can be a serious and disabling mental illness. Bipolar disorder is also ... [... more]
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Breast Cancer, Male
The prognosis for male breast cancer is the same as for breast cancer in women. In the past, male breast cancer was often diagnosed at a more advanced stage, though this may no longer be the case. Although male ... [... more]
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Breast Infection
Sometimes mastitis leads a mother mistakenly to wean her baby before she intends to. But you can continue breast-feeding while you have mastitis. Gain a better understanding of this condition, including how it's ... [... more]
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Breast Pain
Breast pain occurs more frequently in younger, premenopausal women, although women who are postmenopausal can experience breast pain, too. About one in 10 women experiences moderate to severe breast pain more than ... [... more]
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Cancer, Eye Melanoma
Melanoma develops in the cells that produce melanin -- the pigment that gives your skin its color. Your eyes also have melanin-producing cells. Eye melanoma most commonly develops in the uvea, the vascular layer of ... [... more]
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Cancer, Melanoma
Avoiding excessive sun exposure can prevent many melanomas. And knowing the warning signs of skin cancer can help ensure that cancerous changes are detected and treated before they have a chance to spread. Melanoma ... [... more]
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Cancer, Merkel Cell
Merkel cell carcinoma is a rare, fast-growing cancer that usually appears as a flesh-colored or bluish-red nodule on your skin, often on your face, head or neck. Merkel cell carcinoma tends to spread quickly ... [... more]
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