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Growing Up Healthy: The Importance of Starting Good Nutrition Early
Maintaining healthy eating habits throughout your child’s life can help them form habits that stay with them as they get…
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Food Allergies
A food allergy is an abnormal reaction by your immune system to a food. It is usually treated with antihistamines…
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Anaphylaxis
Anaphylaxis is a life-threatening allergic reaction that needs immediate medical attention.
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Nutrition Made Simple
Eating healthy is important for a long and happy life. Here are some tips and tricks to make nutrition…
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Overactive Bladder
Overactive bladder is a condition that causes you to lose control of your bladder without warning.
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Neurofibromatosis
Neurofibromatosis (NF) is a genetic disorder that affects your nervous system and nerve cells, producing tumors on your nerves.
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Diabetic Neuropathy
Diabetic neuropathy is a type of nerve damage that happens in people who have diabetes. It can cause changes in…
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How to Treat a Cold Sore
Cold sores are small, blister-like, fluid-filled lesions that usually appear around the border of the lips. They are caused by…
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From a Family Doctor: 6 Things We Know about Childhood Vaccines
Infectious diseases can make entire communities sick1, but we have the tools to help prevent certain potentially serious illnesses.1,2 Childhood vaccines are especially important to help provide protection against diseases and potentially serious health issues.3 We know: Vaccines are safe and
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From a Family Doctor: Adults Need Vaccines Too
It’s true that most vaccines recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) are given to children during routine pediatric visits. But adults need them too because protection from childhood vaccinations may lessen as you age, and you may need additional
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Muscular Dystrophy
Muscular dystrophy is a group of genetic diseases that weaken and shrink your muscles. It is rare, but it gets…
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Warning Signs of Mental Illness
If you are concerned that you or a loved one may be experiencing mental illness, here’s what to look…
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Health Benefits of a Good Sex Life
A good, safe, sex life can enhance your emotional and physical health.
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Talking to Your Kids About Sex
Talking with your child about sex can help them navigate this part of growing up and make your home a…
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Overeating in Children and Teens
Overeating as a child or teen is unhealthy and can be a sign of other problems.
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Congenital Heart Disease: How to Care for Your Baby and Yourself
Caring for a baby with a congenital heart defect can be stressful. There are many things you can do to…
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High Homocysteine Level: How It Affects Your Blood Vessels
A high homocysteine level can damage the lining of the arteries.
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Diethylstilbestrol
Diethylstilbestrol (DES) is a cancer-causing, synthetic female hormone given to pregnant women between 1938 and 1971.
