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High blood pressure, or hypertension, increases the risk for coronary heart disease (heart attack) and stroke (brain attack). Read on for details about this condition.

Here are answers to common questions about STIs.

As you likely already know, quitting smoking isn't easy. But millions of other people have done it—and you can, too. Here are some things that can help.

If you are sick with COVID-19 symptoms, stay home.

Genetic counseling gives you information about health concerns that run in your family.

Chromosome studies may be performed when a child is born with multiple birth defects. They may also be done when people have certain types of leukemias and lymphomas, to look for specific chromosome rearrangements associated with these types of cancers. Direct DNA studies look directly at the gene in question for an error.

Sinusitis is an inflammation of the sinuses that usually happens after a cold or with allergies. Here's what you need to know.

Age-related hearing loss (presbycusis) is the slow loss of hearing in both ears. It’s a common problem linked to aging.

Influenza (flu) is a very contagious viral infection that affects the air passages of the lungs. It causes a high fever, body aches, a cough, and other symptoms.