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Dec 2, 2025 · Overview Obesity is a complex disease involving having too much body fat. You might think of obesity as a cosmetic concern. But it's a medical condition that increases the risk of many …

Aug 1, 2023 · This puts you at higher risk of many health problems, including: Anxiety. Depression. Digestive problems. Headaches. Muscle tension and pain. Heart disease, heart attack, high blood …

Dec 21, 2023 · Certain foods, health conditions and habits are among the causes of bad breath. In many cases, you can make bad breath better by keeping your mouth and teeth clean. If you can't solve …

Aug 23, 2024 · COVID-19 can have lasting symptoms that affect many parts of the body. Learn more about the symptoms and effects of long COVID.

Apr 30, 2024 · Advanced age and some health conditions can raise the risk of serious COVID-19 (coronavirus disease 2019) illness.

Dec 18, 2024 · Factitious disorder symptoms can range from mild to severe. People may make up symptoms or even tamper with medical tests to convince others that they need treatment, such as …

Jan 14, 2025 · Together, these data provide a picture of the most common health conditions that come to medical attention in midlife women and the most rapidly increasing, medically diagnosed …

Nov 1, 2024 · You know that aging likely will cause wrinkles and gray hair. But do you know how getting older will affect your teeth, heart and sexuality? Find out what changes to expect as you age — and …