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Deshidración

The body not having enough water and other fluids is very risky for infants, young…

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Delayed ejaculation

Learn what can cause delayed or absent ejaculation and how it can be treated.

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Delayed sleep phase

Learn more about this sleep condition that causes a delay in usual sleep patterns.

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Delaying your period with hormonal birth control

Delaying periods is possible with an extended or ongoing method of birth control. Find out…

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Delirium

Learn what may cause this change in mental abilities. Symptoms develop fast and include confusion…

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Delusional parasitosis

Learn more about this condition and positive steps you can take to manage the symptoms.

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Dementia

This group of symptoms with many causes affects memory, thinking and social abilities. Some symptoms…

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Demyelinating disease: What can you do about it?

Learn the causes and types of these diseases that affect the protective covering of nerves,…

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Dengue fever

Learn how to identify the symptoms of this serious, mosquito-borne infection and how to protect…

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Dense breast tissue: What it means to have dense breasts

Find out what it means if your mammogram report says you have dense breast tissue.…

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Dental floss vs. water flosser: Which is better?

Cleaning between your teeth every day is an important part of keeping your mouth healthy.

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Dental implant surgery

This procedure replaces tooth roots with metal, screwlike posts. Artificial teeth sit on top of…

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Denture care: How do I clean dentures?

Follow these best practices to keep your removable partial or full dentures clean, free from…

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Depersonalization-derealization disorder

This mental health condition causes you to feel like you're seeing yourself from outside your…

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Depo-Provera (birth control shot)

This contraceptive shot given every three months has the hormone progestin to help prevent pregnancy.

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Depression and anxiety: Can I have both?

These conditions commonly occur together and have similar treatments: talk therapy or medicine, such as…

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Depression and anxiety: Exercise eases symptoms

Research on depression and anxiety shows that exercise and other physical activity can lessen anxiety…

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Depression during pregnancy: You're not alone

Sometimes, clues of this mood disorder get overlooked in pregnant people. Find out why, and…

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Depression in women: Understanding the gender gap

Women are diagnosed with depression more often than men are. Discover what factors may contribute…

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Depression (major depressive disorder)

Depression is a mood disorder that causes a persistent feeling of sadness and loss of…

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Depression: Supporting a family member or friend

Show support to relatives or friends with depression. Learn the symptoms, help them cope and…

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Dermabrasion

Find out how this skin-resurfacing procedure can change the appearance of your skin.

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Dermatitis

Learn about the symptoms, causes and treatments of this itchy skin condition that affects children…

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Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans

Learn about symptoms and diagnosis for this rare type of skin cancer. DFSP treatments include…

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Dermatographia (Dermatographism)

Learn about the symptoms, causes and treatment of this skin condition in which light scratching…

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Dermatomyositis

Muscle weakness and a skin rash are part of this condition. There's no cure, but…

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Desmoid tumors

Learn how doctors use surgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy and other medications to treat desmoid tumors,…

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Desmoplastic small round cell tumors

These rare, aggressive cancers most often form in the abdomen. Learn about DSRCT treatments, including…

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Detox foot pads: Do they really work?

Do detox foot pads really draw toxins out of your body while you sleep?

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Deviated septum

Learn how uneven nostrils can sometimes cause stuffiness, nosebleeds or other symptoms.

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