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Our bodies respond differently to medicines as we age. Find out more about what medicines may have harmful effects as you age.

Choosing types and amounts of food and drink to lose or gain weight or to keep weight steady.

A condition in which the spaces inside the nose become inflamed.

A rough, scaly patch on the skin caused by years of sun exposure.

Inflamed or skin-colored bumps in a ring pattern. They often arise on the hands and feet.

Bright red blood in the stool or with bowel movements.

A condition that causes rough patches and small, tiny bumps on the skin.

An infection caused by the bacterium Coxiella burnetii.

A cancer that occurs in the bones and soft tissues.

Indented streaks that usually appear on the body from stretching of the skin.

A cancer that causes lesions in the soft tissues.

A fungal infection of the scalp and hair shafts, often called ringworm of the scalp.

Too much iron in the body.

Spots in vision that look like black or gray specks or strings that drift across the eyes.

The unintentional creation of additional problems or complications resulting from medical treatment.

A noncancerous tumor that grows in glandular tissue.

A small tear in the lining of the anus.

A rare condition that happens when the body doesn't make enough of certain hormones.

Medicines may increase fall risk as we age. Find out more about which medicines may affect you.

A highly contagious, fungal infection of the skin or scalp caused by parasites.