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Mastocytosis
Mastocytosis is the abnormal growth of cells from the immune system in your body. It can occur in people of…
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Measles
Measles (also called rubeola) is a serious respiratory illness. This means it affects the lungs and breathing tubes. It also…
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Meckel's Diverticulum
Meckel’s diverticulum is a small pouch on the wall of the lower part of the small intestine that can cause…
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Meconium Aspiration Syndrome (MAS)
Meconium aspiration syndrome affects newborns who inhale their stool and/or amniotic fluid before, during, or after labor and delivery.
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Melasma
Melasma is a common skin condition that causes brown patches to appear on the skin, usually on the face.
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Meniere’s Disease
Meniere’s disease is an inner ear problem that can cause dizziness and ringing in the ears but is not contagious…
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Meningitis
Meningitis is swelling of the tissue around your brain and spinal cord. There are two common types of meningitis: viral…
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Menopause
Menopause is when your menstrual periods permanently stop (12 months in a row without a period) and you can no…
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Metabolic Syndrome
Metabolic syndrome is a term for a set of risk factors for heart disease including high blood pressure, cholesterol, and…
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Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)
Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, or MRSA, is a bacterial infection of the skin that can cause bumps, swelling and pain and…
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Microscopic Hematuria
Microscopic hematuria is the presence of red blood cells in your urine.
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Migraines
A migraine is usually an intense pounding headache that can last for hours or even days.
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Mitral Valve Prolapse
Mitral valve prolapse is a heart condition in which the flaps of the mitral valve don’t close properly. Most people…
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Mononucleosis
Mononucleosis is a contagious illness caused by the Epstein-Barr virus. The virus can be found in saliva, mucus, and other…
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Morning Sickness
Morning sickness refers to the nausea and vomiting that some people have when they become pregnant. Morning sickness is very…
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Motion Sickness
Motion sickness is feeling triggered by movement. It occurs in cars, buses, trains, planes, or boats. It also can happen…
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Mpox (monkeypox)
Mpox (monkeypox) began making the news following a surge in new cases in summer 2022. This outbreak includes reports of…
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Multiple Myeloma
Multiple myeloma is a kind of cancer in the bone marrow. It is caused when your body makes too many…
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Multiple Sclerosis
Multiple sclerosis is a disease that affects the central nervous system. There is no cure, but there are medicines that…
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Mumps
Learn about mumps and how it can be prevented.