Asbestos
Asbestos is the name of a group of minerals with thin fibers. Breathing high levels of asbestos can lead to mesothelioma …
2 min readA comprehensive A–Z reference of 1017 health topics from MedlinePlus (National Library of Medicine). Covers diseases, conditions, symptoms, treatments, diagnostic tests, and wellness topics.
This section provides a comprehensive A–Z reference of 1017 health topics from MedlinePlus, a service of the National Library of Medicine (NIH). Each article includes a plain-language summary of the condition, test, or treatment.
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Asbestos is the name of a group of minerals with thin fibers. Breathing high levels of asbestos can lead to mesothelioma …
2 min readFind out about symptoms, tests, and treatment of aspergillosis, a disease caused by a fungus.
2 min readMany people need help as they age. Assisted living facilities can provide care that you or you loved ones may need. …
3 min readLearn about treating infertility with assisted reproductive technology (ART). It includes procedures like in vitro …
2 min readLearn about assistive devices and how they can help you if you are disabled or injured.
3 min readAsthma causes one's airways to become sore and swollen. An attack means a person's lungs are getting less air. Learn …
5 min readChildren's airways are small, making asthma more serious for them. Learn the symptoms, what can cause an attack, and …
6 min readAtaxia Telangiectasia (AT) is an inherited disease that affects several body systems, including the nervous system and …
2 min readAtherosclerosis is hardening and narrowing of the arteries caused by the buildup of a fatty substance called plaque. …
6 min readAthlete's foot (tinea pedis) is a contagious fungal infection that can affect any part of the foot, but usually begins …
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