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A low hemoglobin count on a blood test could be normal for you, or it could indicate that you have a condition that needs medical attention.

Overview covers definition and possible causes of peeling skin. Includes photos

Learn more about microcephaly, when an infant's head is smaller than expected. The condition affects child development.

Atelectasis means a collapse of the whole lung or an area of the lung. It's one of the most common breathing complications after surgery.

This condition affects muscles used for speaking. Speech therapy and treating the underlying cause may improve speech.

Having a stuffy nose and skin flushing right after you drink alcohol may mean you have this condition.

Learn about this inherited disease, usually diagnosed in childhood, that makes it difficult for your body to fight infections.

Know what you can do to protect being able to get pregnant.

A lack of the disease-fighting antibody called immunoglobulin A (IgA) may cause frequent infections or serious complications.

This genetic disease weakens the immune system, mainly in males, and leads to having infections often.

Learn about this kind of care that helps people with cancer maintain or regain function.

Irregular connections between arteries and veins may cause certain complications. Learn more about the causes and possible treatment options.

Want to prevent teen drug use? Understand how to talk to your teen about the effects of using drugs and alcohol.

Hit a weight-loss plateau? Don't despair. Restart your weight loss with these tips.

Learn about the benefits and risks of surgery to remove the skin that covers the tip of the penis.

Overview covers definition, possible causes of this skin symptom caused by bleeding of tiny blood vessels.

Learn about this type of targeted radiation therapy that carefully aims treatment at the cancer cells and reduces damage to healthy cells.

Focusing on what you eat may help manage attacks

This rapid heart rate can be a medical emergency. Know the warning symptoms and how it's treated.

Learn how cryoablation is used to treat a variety of cancers, including bone, kidney, lung and prostate cancer.