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High blood pressure guidelines have changed recently, which means Americans are more likely to receive a hypertension diagnosis than ever. Here are some essential facts about high blood pressure symptoms and causes.

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Different types of hepatitis have different causes and treatments. Here's what you should know about hepatitis a, hepatitis b, hepatitis c, and other forms of the disease.

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Asthma symptoms affect more than 25 million Americans, including 7 million children. But kids who grow up around animals are less likely to have an asthma diagnosis.

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