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High cholesterol

The body needs some cholesterol to build healthy cells. But high cholesterol can raise the risk of heart disease. Lifestyle changes can help.
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Hilar cholangiocarcinoma

Learn about how this type of bile duct cancer is diagnosed and treated.
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Hip dysplasia

In infancy, this condition often can be corrected with a soft brace. Older children and young adults might require surgery to correct the misalignment.
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Hip fracture

The risk of breaking a hip increases with age. Learn about lifestyle changes that can keep bones strong and reduce risk of breaking.
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Hip labral tear

Sports such as soccer, football and golf can increase your risk of damaging the ring of cartilage that helps cushion and stabilize your hip joint.
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Hirschsprung's disease

This digestive disorder that's present at birth affects the nerves in the colon. It causes severe constipation but can be treated.
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Hirsutism

Learn more about causes and complications of unwanted excess hair in women and what self-care methods and medical treatments are effective.
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Histoplasmosis

Learn more about the symptoms and treatment of this sometimes life-threatening disease caused by fungal spores in bird and bat droppings.
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Hives and angioedema

Learn more about these common but short-lived skin conditions, their symptoms, causes and home remedies, and how to prevent them.
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Hoarding disorder

This mental health condition involves ongoing difficulty parting with possessions, leading to severe clutter and a risk to safety.
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Hodgkin lymphoma (Hodgkin disease)

Learn how this cancer differs from other lymphomas. Find out about risk factors and treatments, such as chemotherapy, radiation and bone marrow transplant.
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Horner syndrome

Find out about Horner syndrome, an interruption in nerve signals from the brain to the eye and face on one side of the body.

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