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Knee Pain

WHAT’S THE CAUSE?  Knee pain is a common complaint. The pain may be the result of an injury, a mechanical...

Kidney Stones

WHAT IS IT?  Kidney stones are small, hard deposits that form inside your kidneys. The stones are made of mineral...

Insomnia

WHAT IS IT?  Insomnia is a persistent disorder that can make it hard to fall asleep, hard to stay asleep,...

Glaucoma

WHAT IS IT?Glaucoma isn’t one eye disease but is a group of eye conditions that can damage the optic nerve...

Food Poisoning

WHAT’S THE CAUSE?Food poisoning, also known as foodborne illness, is caused by eating contaminated food. Infectious organisms — including bacteria,...

Coronary Artery Disease

WHAT IS IT?Coronary artery disease results when the major blood vessels that supply blood and oxygen to your heart (coronary...

Thyroid Disease

WHAT IS IT? Your thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland in your neck, located just above your collarbone. It’s one of...

Pneumonia

WHAT IS IT?Pneumonia is an infection that inflames the air sacs in one or both lungs. The air sacs may...