Medicine Facts

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Angina is a recurring pain or discomfort in the chest that happens when some part of the heart does not receive enough…

Botulism is a rare but serious paralytic illness caused by a nerve toxin that is produced by the bacterium Clostridium…

Heartburn is a bad name for a complaint that has nothing to do with the heart. TV ads call it acid indigestion. It's a…

Legionnaires' disease, which is also known as Legionellosis, is a form of pneumonia. It is often called Legionnaires'…

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