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Parkinson disease is the second most common degenerative disorder of the central nervous system after Alzheimer disease. Learn the first symptoms to watch for: mrkmnls.co/4lTb9jD

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Brain injury after a person has been struck by lightning usually causes loss of consciousness. If brain damage is severe, coma may develop. Learn more: mrkmnls.co/4lk91Bi

Passed down from parent to child, Huntington disease an autosomal dominant disorder, meaning just one copy of the abnormal gene can cause the disease. Learn more: mrkmnls.co/45ICujE

What causes coronary artery disease? Find out on this episode of the Merck Manuals Medical Myths Podcast: mrkmnls.co/4eFXU3l

Infectious Diseases Expert Christina Muzny, M.D., M.S.P.H., Serves on the Editorial Board for the Merck Manuals pharmavoice.com/press-release/…

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Trisomy 21, or Down syndrome, is usually caused by an extra copy of chromosome 21. It’s a genetic condition that affects development, but with early intervention and the right support, most children survive to adulthood. Learn more: mrkmnls.co/3Im9ep2

Approximately 367,812 pounds of fully cooked turkey bacon products that may be adulterated with Listeria monocytogenes have been recalled. Learn why listeria is dangerous: mrkmnls.co/3GytXp5. Full recall details: bit.ly/40sCfWD

Hemophilia is a hereditary bleeding disorder caused by several different gene abnormalities. People can bleed unexpectedly or after minor injuries, and it occurs almost exclusively in males. Learn more: mrkmnls.co/3I1ikrr

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Body odor that is excessive or abnormal (bromhidrosis) is the result of the breakdown of sweat by bacteria and yeasts that normally live on the skin. Learn how to deal with it: mrkmnls.co/3ZHYszt

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Infectious Diseases Expert Christina Muzny, M.D., M.S.P.H., Serves on the Editorial Board for the Merck Manuals youtube.com/watch?v=9AaeuO…

A small bulge in the groin or mild groin pain might not seem urgent but could be an inguinal hernia. Men’s Health Month is a reminder not to ignore the signs. For more information, visit mrkmnls.co/444pIt7

How does DNA function as the architectural blueprint for your body? 🧬✨ Watch this video as we lay the foundation on genes and chromosomes. Learn more: mrkmnls.co/3HFNMLv

Merck Manuals Appoints Otolaryngologist Dr. Lawrence R. Lustig to Editorial Board hearinghealthmatters.org/hearing-news-w…