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A look at what we know about how migraine pain starts.

Muscular dystrophy is a group of inherited diseases that are characterized by weakness and wasting away of muscle tissue, with or without the breakdown of nerve tissue. Learn more about the types of muscular dystrophy and other types of neuromuscular diseases.

BSE is a cattle disease, and vCJD is the equivalent disease in humans. Both are fatal brain diseases. Researchers believe that people become infected by eating beef contaminated with BSE.

Taking one or a mix of painkiller medicines daily over a long time may cause chronic kidney problems. This is called analgesic nephropathy. Painkillers that combine two or more medicines (such as aspirin and acetaminophen together) with caffeine or codeine are the most likely to harm the kidneys.

Goodpasture syndrome is a rare autoimmune disease affecting the lungs and kidneys. The immune system makes antibodies to fight germs, but with Goodpasture syndrome it mistakenly makes antibodies that attack the lungs and kidneys. This can quickly progress to glomerulonephritis and kidney failure.

Learn about kidney stones, including what causes them, how they are diagnosed, and how they are treated.

Vaginitis is any inflammation or infection of the vagina. It's common in women of all ages. Learn more about symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments.

A traumatic injury to the spine can cause a bruise, a partial tear, or a complete tear in the spinal cord. Read on for details about causes, symptoms, treatment, prevention, and management.

Sometimes called antiangiogenic therapy, this treatment may prevent the growth of cancer by blocking the formation of new blood vessels.