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  1. Choking (National Library of Medicine)  
    Food or small objects can cause choking if they get caught in your throat and block your airway. This keeps oxygen from getting to your lungs and brain. If ...
  2. CPR (National Library of Medicine)  
    When someone's blood flow or breathing stops, seconds count. Permanent brain damage or death can happen quickly. If you know how to perform cardiopulmonary ...
  3. Environmental Health (National Library of Medicine)  
    Our environment affects our health. If parts of the environment, like the air, water, or soil become polluted, it can lead to health problems. For example, ...
  4. Acoustic Neuroma (National Library of Medicine)  
    An acoustic neuroma is a benign tumor that develops on the nerve that connects the ear to the brain. The tumor usually grows slowly. As it grows, it presses ...
  5. Acute Bronchitis (National Library of Medicine)  
    Bronchitis is an inflammation of the bronchial tubes, the airways that carry air to your lungs. It causes a cough that often brings up mucus. It can also cause ...
  6. Adrenal Gland Disorders (National Library of Medicine)  
    What are adrenal glands? Your adrenal glands are two small organs that sit on top of each kidney. The adrenal glands make different types of hormones ...
  7. Allergy (National Library of Medicine)  
    An allergy is a reaction by your immune system to something that does not bother most other people. People who have allergies often are sensitive to more ...
  8. Alzheimer's Caregivers (National Library of Medicine)  
    A caregiver gives care to someone who needs help taking care of themselves. It can be rewarding. It may help to strengthen connections to a loved one. ...
  9. Alzheimer's Disease (National Library of Medicine)  
    Alzheimer's disease (AD) is the most common form of dementia among older people. Dementia is a brain disorder that seriously affects a person's ability to carry out ...
  10. Amblyopia (National Library of Medicine)  
    Amblyopia, or "lazy eye," is the most common cause of visual impairment in children. It happens when an eye fails to work properly with the brain. The eye may look ...
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