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Health Insurance: Understanding What It Covers
Health insurance plans differ in terms of what they cover. All plans offered by the federal marketplace, however, must cover… for all women at increased risk Hepatitis B screening for pregnant women Preeclampsia prevention and screening RH incompatibility screening Syphilis screening Expanded tobacco intervention and…
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Tips for Recovering and Staying Well After a Heart Attack
It’s possible to recover from a heart attack and live a quality life… your heart and other organs. It also can cause blood clots, which may lead to heart attacks. Nicotine, the main chemical in tobacco, raises your blood pressure. If you smoke, ask your…
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High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)
High blood pressure (hypertension) is a medical condition that occurs when your blood moves through your arteries at higher pressure… Hispanic black people are more likely to have hypertension than people of other races) Some birth control medicines and other medicines Stress Tobacco use or…
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What You Can Do to Maintain Your Health
Good health can decrease your risk of developing certain conditions. Learn what you can do to maintain your health… most effective form of prevention. Talk to your doctor if you need to be tested for STIs. Don’t smoke or use tobacco Smoking and tobacco use…
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Insomnia
Insomnia is a sleep disorder that happens when you have trouble falling asleep, staying asleep, or both. It’s more common… also can be caused by some medicines. These include asthma medicines, allergy or cold medicines, and certain heart and blood pressure medicines. Additionally, the use…
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Blood Pressure Monitoring at Home
Monitoring your blood pressure at home may be necessary for certain medical conditions… Many people monitor their blood pressure at home. They often do this to manage or treat a certain health condition. If you monitor your blood pressure at home, keep a record or…
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Burning Mouth Syndrome
Burning mouth syndrome (BMS) is marked by pain and discomfort in the mouth, lips, and/or tongue. Find treatment and tips… What is burning mouth syndrome? Burning mouth syndrome (BMS) is a condition that causes pain and discomfort in your mouth, lips, or tongue. The…
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Infertility
Infertility means a couple isn’t able to become pregnant after 1 year of having regular, unprotected sex. Infertility can affect… What is infertility? Infertility means a couple isn’t able to become pregnant after 1 year of having regular, unprotected sex. Infertility can affect both women…
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Interstitial Cystitis
Interstitial cystitis is chronic inflammation of the bladder… What is interstitial cystitis? Interstitial cystitis is chronic inflammation of the bladder. People who have the condition have a bladder wall that is irritated and inflamed (sore and red). This inflammation can scar the bladder or…
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Teenagers: How to Stay Healthy
Developing healthy habits when you’re a teenager will help you as you grow into an adult. Learn tips for staying… A person’s overall health is about much more than the absence of disease. It’s the state of physical, mental, and social well-being. Ultimately, it’s…
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Alzheimer's Disease
Alzheimer’s disease is a type of dementia that is most common in people over the age of 65. There is… What is Alzheimer’s disease? Alzheimer’s disease is a type of dementia. Dementia is a condition that describes a wide range of symptoms. The symptoms are associated…
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Smokeless Tobacco: Tips on how to stop
Smokeless tobacco products are just as bad for you as smoking. They can lead to health problems including cancer. Resources… Smoking is a harmful habit. Smokeless tobacco products are just as bad. Rather than being inhaled, smokeless tobacco is consumed orally. Chewing tobacco and snuff…
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Restless Leg Syndrome
Restless legs syndrome is a condition in which your legs feel very uncomfortable when you’re sitting or lying down. It… What is restless legs syndrome (RLS)? Restless legs syndrome (also called RLS) is a condition in which your legs feel very uncomfortable when you’re…
