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Weight-loss Surgery
Weight-loss surgery can be called bariatric surgery. It involves surgically reducing the size of your stomach so your body absorbs… Weight-loss surgery (bariatric surgery) involves surgically reducing the size of your stomach so you aren't able to eat as much. This means that your body…
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Vaccines
Getting vaccinated is critical to your health. Taking care of your own health also protects those around you… Take me to: Essential Information The Importance of Vaccinations Vaccines help your body build up a protection against the disease when you're exposed to it. They…
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Measles: Symptoms and Treatment
Measles (also called rubeola) is a serious respiratory illness. This means it affects the lungs and breathing tubes. It also… With summer travel about to begin and the back-to-school season approaching, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is urging parents and travelers…
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Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD)
Sensory processing disorder (SPD) is a condition that affects how your brain processes sensory information (stimuli)… What is sensory processing disorder? Sensory processing disorder (SPD) is a condition that affects how your brain processes sensory information (stimuli). Sensory information includes things you see, hear, smell,…
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Texting and Driving
Texting while driving is illegal and can be deadly for you, your passengers, and others on the road… It’s hard to ignore the urge to read or send a text the moment it flashes on your phone, but texting and driving can be deadly. You…
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Early Pregnancy Loss
An early pregnancy loss is a miscarriage that occurs on its own in the first 20 weeks of the… What is early pregnancy loss? Understanding Miscarriage in the First Trimester An early pregnancy loss is known as a miscarriage. This represents any pregnancy that…
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Take Care of Yourself Before Pregnancy
Whether you’re planning to become pregnant or not, preconception care during your childbearing years is essential. Here are some things… What Is Preconception Care and Why It Matters Whether you’re actively planning to become pregnant or not, preconception care during your childbearing years is essential…
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Teen Suicide
Teen suicide is when a teenager ends their own life. It can be impulsive or planned. However, not all suicide… Editor’s note: If you or a loved one is having suicidal thoughts, call or text the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. Teen suicide is when…
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The Dangers of Tanning Beds
Tanning beds are the source of intense ultraviolet (UV) radiation. They are not safe… There is nothing healthy about the “glow” of tanned skin. Tanned skin is damaged skin. It doesn’t matter how old you are or your skin type. Even if you avoid a…
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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… If you have had a heart attack, you may feel worried and overwhelmed. You probably have a lot of questions. There are many things to consider, starting with taking care of…
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What Can I Do if My Baby is Breech?
A baby is breech when it is in a headfirst position prior to birth. There are several ways to try… Right before birth, most babies are in a headfirst position in the mother's uterus. Sometimes, the baby is in a bottom-first (or feet-first) position. This…
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Ulcers - Stomach Ulcer Symptoms
Ulcers are sores on the lining of your stomach or small intestine… What is an ulcer? Ulcers are sores on the lining of your stomach or small intestine. Sores also could be on your esophagus (throat). Most ulcers are located in the small intestine…
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Tinnitus: Causes and Treatment
Tinnitus is a problem that causes you to hear an “internal” noise in one ear or both ears. You may… Tinnitus causes a persistent ringing, buzzing, or hissing sound in the ears—and it can affect your focus, sleep, and overall well-being. While it’s not a…
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Paronychia
Paronychia is a skin infection around the fingernails or toenails. It usually isn’t serious and can be treated at… What is paronychia? Paronychia is a skin infection around the fingernails or toenails. It usually affects the skin at the base (cuticle) or up the sides of…
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Intertrigo
Intertrigo is a rubbing of the skin in areas where the skin folds and becomes moist… What is intertrigo? Intertrigo is a rash that usually affects the folds of the skin, where the skin rubs together or where it is often moist. This rubbing…
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Colic
Colic is when your baby cries for longer than 3 hours a day at least 3 days per week. It… What Is Colic in Babies? Colic is when an otherwise healthy baby cries or fusses frequently for no clear reason. It’s defined as crying for…
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Influenza (Flu)
Our influenza health hub offers important information and resources to help you understand and manage your condition… Influenza (Flu) Essential Information | Diagnosis | Risk Factors | Prevention | At-A-Glance Guides | Related Conditions | More Resources Influenza: A Brief Overview Influenza (also called…
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Preparing for Parenthood: How to Change a Diaper
Bringing a new baby home is one of the most exciting times in a parent’s life. It can also be… Bringing a new baby home is one of the most exciting times in a parent’s life. It can also be overwhelming with the abundance of…
