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When it comes to your period, you may have more questions than answers. When does it start? How often does… don’t give in to these cravings. While it’s fine to eat a small amount of sweets, don’t go overboard. Eating processed sugars provides a quick…

Gluten is a protein found in wheat, rye, barley, and grain hybrids. A gluten-free diet means you avoid products that… Lipstick, lip gloss, and lip balms. Play-Doh (if you have Celiac disease, be sure to wash your hands after handling it) Eating gluten-free doesn’t mean…

Handwashing is one of the best ways to prevent the spread of illnesses including COVID-19. Use soap and water or… in public bathrooms. After shaking hands during flu season and virus outbreaks. Before, during, and after preparing food, especially raw food. Before eating food. Before…

Professional therapy and counseling can improve your mental wellness… loss, or bereavement Anger Career choice Parenting or family problems Phobias Insomnia Fertility issues Chronic pain or illness Domestic violence or abuse Eating disorders If you are not sure if therapy and counseling are right for…

Texting while driving is illegal and can be deadly for you, your passengers, and others on the road… for it while driving if you return to old habits. Avoid all distracted driving. Texting is just one part of distracted driving. Eating, talking on the phone,…

A colonoscopy is a screening test that will help your doctor check for colorectal cancer. It may be used for… ll need to follow a special diet in the days leading up to your colonoscopy. Your doctor will tell you to avoid eating certain foods…

Bioterrorism is the use of bacteria, viruses, or germs to purposely harm large quantities of people or communities… Bioterrorism is the use of bacteria, viruses, or germs to purposely harm large quantities of people or communities. These “weapons” are spread through air, water, or food…

A high homocysteine level can damage the lining of the arteries… What is homocysteine? Homocysteine is an amino acid (a building block of protein) that is produced in the body. How is a high homocysteine level harmful? High homocysteine levels in the blood can damage the lining…

Baby spit-up is gastroesophageal reflux, which is when milk or solid food in the stomach comes back up into your… The medical term for “spitting up” is gastroesophageal reflux. It happens when milk or solid food in the stomach comes back up into your baby’s…

Cat and dog bites are common injuries. A family pet or a stray animal could bite you. But you can… Cat and dog bites are common injuries. A family pet or a stray animal could bite you. But you can treat, and even prevent, animal…

Returning to normal after finishing cancer treatment could mean adjusting to a new idea of what normal is. There are… From the day you were diagnosed with cancer, you’ve probably looked forward to getting back to your normal life. However, it might take some time…

Stool soiling happens when children who are toilet trained accidentally leak feces into their underwear. Constipation is one of the… Stool soiling (encopresis) happens in children who are toilet trained. It’s when they accidentally leak feces (poop) into their underwear. Constipation is one of many…

Over the counter medicines are available without a prescription, but that doesn’t mean you don’t need to be safe when… OTC is short for “over-the-counter.” OTC drugs are medicines you can buy without a prescription from your doctor. You usually can find these medicines at…

Caring for a baby with a congenital heart defect can be stressful. There are many things you can do to… If your baby was born with a congenital heart defect, you’re probably experiencing a lot of feelings. It’s normal to feel angry, guilty, scared, sad,…