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Bipolar disorder is a serious disorder of the brain. It may severely disrupt your life. At times, it may cause you and your loved ones great pain. But there is hope. Although there is no cure, treatment can help control your symptoms.

The symptoms of schizophrenia are severe and ongoing. They can disrupt lives and cause great suffering. But treatment may help relieve many of these symptoms. Most often, treatment includes both medicine and counseling (psychotherapy). It also may involve help with social and life skills.

A specific phobia is a type of anxiety disorder. It causes an intense fear of a certain object or situation. Many people with this disorder fear animals, such as dogs or snakes. Other people are afraid of closed spaces (claustrophobia), heights (acrophobia), or flying. Often, there's no reason to be afraid. Yet the fear seems beyond your control.

ADHD is often thought of as a kid’s problem. That’s why it’s often missed in adults. Read on to learn about the symptoms and what to do if you think you may have ADHD.

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) begins in childhood. It may continue throughout your life. When it does, it may affect your job and even your relationships. With help, you can manage ADHD.

Medicine can give you the extra help you need to control your cholesterol. If medicine is prescribed, be sure to take it exactly as directed.

There's no amount of alcohol that is safe to drink when you're pregnant. It can lead to birth defects and learning and development problems. Read on to learn more about fetal alcohol syndrome.

The best treatment for you will depend on your needs. But certain medicines along with behavioral therapy may help most. Detoxification is often the first step. It helps ease symptoms while your body adjusts to a drug-free state.

Cancer that has spread beyond the prostate can often be treated. Hormone therapy can slow the growth and spread of the cancer. Chemotherapy may help relieve symptoms and control the cancer. Cancer pain can be managed with medicines.