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Type 2 diabetes, once known as adult-onset or noninsulin-dependent diabetes, is a chronic condition

A stroke occurs when the blood supply to part of your brain is interrupted

Osteoporosis causes bones to become weak and brittle — so brittle that a fall or even mild stresses

Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis, affecting millions of people worldwide.

Nicotine dependence — also called tobacco dependence — is an addiction to tobacco products caused by the drug nicotine.

A migraine headache can cause intense throbbing or a pulsing sensation in one area of the head

Kidney stones (renal lithiasis, nephrolithiasis) are small, hard mineral deposits that form inside your kidneys.

Influenza is a viral infection that attacks your respiratory system — your nose, throat and lungs.

A hip fracture is a serious injury, with complications that can be life-threatening.

Hemorrhoids (HEM-uh-roids), also called piles, are swollen and inflamed veins in your anus and lower rectum.

A heart attack occurs when the flow of blood to the heart is blocked, most often by a build-up of fat, cholesterol and other substances

Gangrene refers to the death of body tissue due to a lack of blood flow or a bacterial infection.

Frozen shoulder, also known as adhesive capsulitis, is a condition characterized by stiffness and pain in your shoulder joint.

Diabetes mellitus refers to a group of diseases that affect how your body uses blood sugar (glucose).

Dandruff is a common chronic scalp condition marked by flaking of the skin on your scalp.

Prostate gland enlargement is a common condition as men get older.

Bedsores are injuries to skin and underlying tissue resulting from prolonged pressure on the skin.

Bad breath, also called halitosis, can be embarrassing and in some cases may even cause anxiety.

Back pain is one of the most common reasons people go to the doctor or miss work and a leading cause of disability worldwide.

Asthma is a condition in which your airways narrow and swell and produce extra mucus.

Arteriosclerosis occurs when the blood vessels that carry oxygen and nutrients from your heart to the rest of your body (arteries) become thick and stiff

Experiencing occasional anxiety is a normal part of life. A person can have more than one anxiety disorder.

Alzheimer's disease is a progressive disease that destroys memory and other important mental functions.

Acute sinusitis (acute rhinosinusitis) causes the cavities around your nasal passages (sinuses)