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Angina is temporary chest pain or a sensation of pressure that occurs while the heart muscle is not receiving enough oxygen. Angina most typically occurs in response to exertion and is relieved by rest. Learn more: msdmnls.co/3QvDRJu


Authorities generally recommend that about 30 grams of fiber be consumed daily. Learn why: msdmnls.co/3U11oUE


To distinguish most flavors, the brain needs information about both smell and taste. Learn more: msdmnls.co/4eKZnp0


Parkinson disease is the second most common degenerative disorder of the central nervous system after Alzheimer disease. Learn the first symptoms to watch for: msdmnls.co/40dg8Dm


Learn more about juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA): msdmnls.co/4lz37g9


Brain injury after a person has been struck by lightning usually causes loss of consciousness. If brain damage is severe, coma may develop. Learn more: msdmnls.co/44bs5Mg


Passed down from parent to child, Huntington disease an autosomal dominant disorder, meaning just one copy of the abnormal gene can cause the disease. Learn more: msdmnls.co/3I1wHvT


Take time to get the facts about male reproductive health—from how it works to why it matters. Learn more: msdmnls.co/3IgSEHq


Trisomy 21, or Down syndrome, is usually caused by an extra copy of chromosome 21. It’s a genetic condition that affects development, but with early intervention and the right support, most children survive to adulthood. Learn more: msdmnls.co/45PcR0G


Hemophilia is a hereditary bleeding disorder caused by several different gene abnormalities. People can bleed unexpectedly or after minor injuries, and it occurs almost exclusively in males. Learn more: msdmnls.co/4lvvoU9


What causes genetic disorders? 🧬Watch this video to get an understanding of mutations, chromosome abnormalities, and more: msdmnls.co/3I0FcHj


Body odor that is excessive or abnormal (bromhidrosis) is the result of the breakdown of sweat by bacteria and yeasts that normally live on the skin. Learn how to deal with it: msdmnls.co/44gzoAS


Nicotine is highly addictive when inhaled into the lungs. Click the link to learn more: msdmnls.co/3SPihkC


A small bulge in the groin or mild groin pain might not seem urgent but could be an inguinal hernia. Men’s Health Month is a reminder not to ignore the signs. For more information, visit: msdmnls.co/3G1g7vi

MSDManualHome's tweet image. A small bulge in the groin or mild groin pain might not seem urgent but could be an inguinal hernia. Men’s Health Month is a reminder not to ignore the signs. For more information, visit: msdmnls.co/3G1g7vi

How does DNA function as the architectural blueprint for your body? 🧬✨ Watch this video as we lay the foundation on genes and chromosomes. Learn more: msdmnls.co/4l0RVbk


So you got stung by a bee (or a wasp, or a hornet). Now what? Follow these three steps. Click the link to learn more about bee stings: msdmnls.co/3FZ9CsV


Psoriatic arthritis is a type of arthritis that affects some people with psoriasis. Psoriatic arthritis can affect any joint, but it usually develops in the spine, hands, and feet. Learn more: msdmnls.co/4mVv2bc

MSDManualHome's tweet image. Psoriatic arthritis is a type of arthritis that affects some people with psoriasis. Psoriatic arthritis can affect any joint, but it usually develops in the spine, hands, and feet. Learn more: msdmnls.co/4mVv2bc

Several factors cause your cholesterol level to increase over time. A balanced diet, physical activity, and regular testing help keep it under control. Learn more: msdmnls.co/43n09oe

MSDManualHome's tweet image. Several factors cause your cholesterol level to increase over time. A balanced diet, physical activity, and regular testing help keep it under control. Learn more: msdmnls.co/43n09oe

Lymphedema results when the lymphatic system cannot adequately drain lymph from the tissues, causing swelling. Learn more: msdmnls.co/4kILLws


In neurofibromatosis, many small, fleshy growths of nerve tissue (called neurofibromas) form on or under the skin and in other parts of the body. Learn more: msdmnls.co/43w6Jcd


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