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  • Mother breastfeeding her baby

    Breastfeeding: Hints to Help You Get Off to a Good Start

    Breastfeeding benefits your baby. Breast milk contains nutrients and antibodies your baby needs. Breastfed babies are less likely to develop… had a cesarean section (C-section). You don’t want to fall asleep while nursing in this (or any other) position. Co-sleeping can be dangerous for your…

  • Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis

    Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis can cause joint pain and swelling in children younger than 16. Its symptoms can be intermittent or… go or are long-lasting some things can help. This includes: Taking a hot shower. Use a hot or cold pack or sleep in a warm…

  • Family holding newborn, leaving the hospital

    Bringing Your Baby Home

    Welcoming a baby into your home is a big event. It can be scary if it is your first baby… be open and honest with each other about your feelings and stresses. Set time aside for just the two of you. Safe sleeping It can…

  • Boy being bullied by a group of kids

    Kids and Bullying

    Bullying, whether in person or online, is all too common in school-aged children. It’s important to know how to recognize… clothing Regular stomach aches, headaches, or frequent complaints of being sick Changes in appetite (no interest in eating or eating too much) Sleep issues Poor…

  • Five women laying horizontally in a line on the ground holding their heads in the palms of their hands. For optimal preventive care, women should have an annual visit that includes a physical and discussion of screenings and emotional well being.

    Women’s Guide to Preventive Care

    It’s important for women to take an active approach to health care. This means making it a priority to schedule… Your doctor should also ask you questions about your emotional health. If you have feelings of hopelessness, have had changes in your sleep (sleeping too…

  • Two women sitting in grass stretching before exercising

    The Exercise Habit

    Daily exercise is a good habit and important for a healthy mind and body… Daily exercise is a good habit and important for a healthy mind and body. Forming healthy habits is easier said than done. Most people want to be healthy. We know the…

  • How to Treat Cold Sores

    Cold sores are small, blister-like, fluid-filled lesions that usually appear around the border of the lips. They are caused by… Cold sores (also called fever blisters) are small, blister-like, fluid-filled lesions that usually appear around the border of the lips. They also may appear on…

  • Doctor and mom smiling at child

    Keeping Your Child Healthy During Cancer Remission

    A child’s cancer remission is good news, but parents should remain vigilant while celebrating the condition status… Every parent whose child has been diagnosed with cancer wants to hear this word: remission. A complete remission is when the signs and symptoms of cancer have disappeared…

  • A woman with brown hair wearing orange gloves and standing outside by fall leaves blows her nose into a white tissue.

    Fall Allergies: Seasonal Causes and Symptoms

    Seasonal fall allergies can be characterized by many symptoms and causes. Click here to learn about what’s causing your runny… Fall allergies (sometimes called seasonal allergies or seasonal allergic rhinitis) usually occur between the late summer in August through November. It’s like clockwork. If you…

  • woman holding open curtains and looking out window

    Mental Health Myths: Stop the Stigma

    The stigma around mental health often prevents people from getting treatment they need. Dispelling some of the myths about mental… Mental health is widely misunderstood. There is a stigma that surrounds mental health issues. This stigma prevents people from getting the help they need. The…

  • woman sitting on bench outside covering face with hands, surrounded by trees filled with anxiety

    Generalized Anxiety Disorder

    A general anxiety disorder is ongoing anxiety that isn’t related to a particular event or situation… What is generalized anxiety disorder (GAD)? Anxiety is a word that describes feelings of apprehension, concern, nervousness, restlessness, or worry. Normal feelings of anxiety often serve as an “alarm…

  • Mother with her premature baby

    What to Know About Premature Birth

    Preterm is defined as babies born alive before the completion of 37 weeks of pregnancy… What Is a Premature Birth? Many expectant parents hope for a full-term, uneventful pregnancy. But 1 out of every 10 infants in the United States is born prematurely. And when…

  • Doctor wearing blue medical gloves holds a model pancreas. What causes pancreatitis?

    Pancreatitis - What causes pancreatitis?

    Pancreatitis is inflammation (swelling) of your pancreas. The pancreas is a gland near your stomach and liver. It makes digestive… What is pancreatitis? Pancreatitis is inflammation (swelling) of your pancreas. The pancreas is a gland near your stomach and liver. It makes digestive juices,…

  • A young man grabbing his shoulder in pain

    Shoulder Pain: Causes and Treatment

    Shoulder pain, whether caused by a specific injury or not, can be treated with active rest and range-of-motion exercises as… Understanding Shoulder Pain Common Causes of Shoulder Pain Shoulder pain can be caused by many factors. One common cause of shoulder pain is soreness of…

  • Doctor collecting blood from newborn child in hospital for screening tests

    Newborn Screening Tests

    Newborn screenings are important to find and treat certain health issues that aren’t always visible at birth… Having a baby can be an exciting time. It also can be hectic and overwhelming. In particular, there is a lot going on in the first hours and…

  • A woman holds her hand to her forehead as if she is struggling to recall something.

    Your Brain is Aging: What a Family Physician Wants You to Know 

      Roughly 10% of U.S. adults ages 65 and older have dementia, while 22% have mild cognitive impairment, according to…   Roughly 10% of U.S. adults ages 65 and older have dementia, while 22% have mild cognitive impairment, according to a Columbia University study. You…

  • A woman, appearing worried, is seated on an exam table while talking with her doctor.

    Your Brain is Aging: What a Family Physician Wants You to Know

    Roughly 10% of U.S. adults ages 65 and older have dementia, while 22% have mild cognitive impairment, according to a Columbia University study. You might have concerns about your own cognitive health or have questions about what you can do to keep your…

  • A doctor listens to a patient’s lungs with a stethoscope. Pneumonia is an infection of the lungs usually caused by bacteria or a virus. Walking pneumonia is a mild case of pneumonia.

    Pneumonia

    Pneumonia is an infection of the lungs. How serious it is depends on what caused the pneumonia, your age, and… What is pneumonia? Pneumonia is an infection of the lungs. It causes the air sacs (alveoli) of the lungs to get inflamed (irritated and…