Common Conditions

The human body is a remarkable structure. It's designed to withstand the wear and tear of everyday life and fend off a variety of threats.

But certain health issues, diseases, and conditions, whether back pain, hypertension, high cholesterol, arthritis, diabetes, digestive issues, hearing loss, or cataracts, become more common, particularly as we age.

Here, you’ll find detailed overviews of these and other common conditions.

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Diseases & Conditions

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Heart Health

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Diseases & Conditions

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Heart Health

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Cancer

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Cancer

Targeted prostate biopsies better at detecting dangerous cancers

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Pain

Ask the doctor: I fractured my hip three years ago, but my leg still hurts when I exercise. Should I stop exercising?