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Learn about lead poisoning symptoms and treatment of lead exposure in children and adults. Explore ways to keep your kids safe from lead exposure.

Learn about symptoms, tests and treatment for this condition caused by overactivity of the parathyroid glands.

This quick and simple imaging test can spot problems in areas such as the bones, teeth and chest. Learn more about this diagnostic test.

Not getting enough iron can lead to this condition, which can cause tiredness and shortness of breath.

Learn about tests and treatments for conditions of the prostate gland that cause pain, trouble with urination, and other symptoms.

This diagnostic test can be used to check for cancer that has spread to the bones, skeletal pain that can't be explained, bone infection or a bone injury.

Having too few healthy red blood cells causes tiredness and weakness. There are many types of this condition.

Learn the risks of using products such as chewing tobacco, snuff and snus.

Learn about this common cancer, including information on prevention, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment.

Learn what to expect during a breast X-ray exam. Find out about the benefits of this test for breast cancer screening, as well as potential risks.

Is this treatment an anti-aging breakthrough? Know the facts.

This brain injury can cause headaches, dizziness, trouble concentrating and other symptoms that often improve within days to weeks.

Learn more about these common but short-lived skin conditions, their symptoms, causes and home remedies, and how to prevent them.

If your healthcare professional suspects you have osteoporosis, a bone density test, called a DXA/DEXA scan, can assess your bone strength. Learn about this test and what the results mean.

Learn about this complication of strep throat and scarlet fever and what you can do to prevent it.

This upper airway infection makes it harder to breathe and causes a barking cough. It involves swelling around the voice box, windpipe and bronchial tubes.

Considering skin testing for your allergies? Learn about the risks, results and what to expect during testing.

Find out the signs of a problem with your fingernails, plus tips for taking care of them.

This imaging method uses sound waves to create pictures of the inside of your body. Learn how it works and how it’s used.

Find out about this common fungal skin infection that usually starts between the toes. It can happen when feet get hot and sweaty in tight shoes.