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Allergies & Immunity (14) Includes Asthma, allergies such as Food, Latex and Dust, as well as diseases which affect the immune system like HIV and Celiac Disease.	Brain & Nervous System (29) Includes Brain Tumors, Cerebral Palsy, MS, Migraines as well as nervous system issues like Back Pain, Carpal Tunnel, Epilepsy and Chronic Pain.
Cancers (38) Includes Leukemia and Lymphoma as well as cancers of the Breast, Prostate, Lung, Colon, Skin and other common cancers.	Children's Health & Parenting (73) Communities about kids, including Newborns, Toddlers, Preschoolers and Adoption, as well as health issues like ADHD, GERD, and Autism.
Current Events (5) Includes timely issues such as health care reform, mortgages & foreclosures, the war in Iraq and other current global issues.	Ears, Eyes & Mouth (20) Includes Blindness, Hearing Loss, TMJ, Glaucoma, Tinnititus, Cataracts and other ear, eye, mouth and throat issues.
Endocrine System (17) Includes all hormonal disorders, such as diabetes (Type 1 and Type 2), Graves' Disease, thyroid problems and other hormonal disorders.	Gastrointestinal System (30) Includes all of digestion from GERD & Heartburn, IBS, Crohn's Disease, Hepatitis C, Hemmorhoids and issues of the colon like Diverticulitis.
Genetic & Metabolic (74) Over 70 common and rare genetic conditions, including Cystic Fibrosis, Autism, Down Syndrome, Fragile X and Tay-Sachs.	Heart, Blood & Circulation (30) Includes heart problems like High Blood Pressure, Arrythmias, Coronary Heart Disease, High Cholesterol, and Angina.
Infectious Diseases (29) Includes timely issues like Avian Flu and Flesh Eating Bacteria, as well as common maladies like Flu, Chicken Pox, and Shingles.	Kidneys & Bladder (14) Includes PKD, Alport Syndrome, Kidney Stones, Wilm's Tumor, Kidney Cancer, Interstitial Cystitis and more.
Lungs & Respiration (16) Chronic maladies like Asthma and more serious illnesses like Cystic Fibrosis, Emphysema, Sarcoidosis, and Pulmonary Fibrosis.	Men's Health (14) Includes medical issues like Prostate and Testicular Cancer, Enlarged Prostate and Infertility plus discussions around Impotence and Vasectomies.
Mental Health & Addiction (50) Includes Depression, Anxiety, Stress Management, and Eating Disorders, plus addiction support for Alcohol, Cocaine, and Codependency.	Muscles & Bones (25) Includes diseases like Fibromyalgia, Lupus, and Arthritis as well as Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Gout.
Personal Challenges (38) Includes Dieting, Bereavement, Fitness Goals, Obesity, Physical Abuse, Sexual Abuse, Financial Challenges and Chronic Pain.	Relationships & Sexuality (32) Includes honest and open discussions about Infidelity, Divorce, Abstinence, Sexual Dysfunction, and "Coming Out".
Seniors (17) Issues of concern to seniors, including Alzheimer's, Arthritis, Osteoporosis, Depression, and lighter issues like Senior Dating.	Skin & Hair (20) Includes common conditions like Eczema, Hives, Psoriasis and Shingles, as well as Burns, Alopecia Areata and more.
Teens (20) A dedicated series of communities for teens, including Sexuality, Cancer, Depression and Coming Out.	Traumas & Injuries (14) Includes Natural Disasters, War, Terrorism & Violence, Paralysis and Sports Injuries.
Women's Health (25) Includes Pregnancy and related issues like Infertility, Miscarriage, and other issues like Menopause and Endometriosis.