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Dietary Supplements: What You Need to Know
Dietary supplements are any substances you take to improve your health or wellness… Dietary supplements are any substances you take to improve your health or wellness. This includes vitamins, minerals, and herbs. The most common form is a pill, or capsule. You also can get…
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Diabetes and Exercise
Exercise can make a real difference for people who have diabetes. Exercise can help control your weight and lower your… Exercise can make a real difference for people who have diabetes. Exercise can help control your weight and lower your blood sugar level. It also…
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Depression | Coping With Suicidal Thoughts
Suicidal thoughts can happen to anyone—young and old, male and female—for a number of reasons. Here are some tips for… Suicidal thoughts are thoughts about hurting yourself or taking your own life. Suicide is the act of taking your own life. Suicide can be linked…
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Colposcopy
A colposcopy is a type of women’s health exam. The purpose of the exam is to get a close look… What is a colposcopy? A colposcopy is a type of women’s health exam. It’s often performed by your family doctor or a gynecologist. They use…
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Becoming Parents: What It Means for Couples
Having a baby changes many things at home, including your relationship with your partner. The following are some tips to… Having a baby changes many things at home, including your relationship with your partner. The following are some tips to help you keep your connection…
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High Blood Pressure During Pregnancy
Some women will experience high blood pressure during their pregnancy. Treatment varies depending on the type you have and how… What is high blood pressure during pregnancy? A small percentage of pregnant women in the U.S. have high blood pressure at some point during their pregnancy. Some…
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Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease)
Metabolic dysfunction-associated liver disease is formerly known as nonalcoholic fatty liver disease. It is a a buildup of fat in… What is metabolic dysfunction-associated liver disease (MASLD)? Metabolic dysfunction-associated liver disease (MASLD), formerly known as nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, is a buildup of fat in…
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Gallstones
Gallstones are hard deposits that form inside your gallbladder. They are most often caused when cholesterol becomes solid and can… What are gallstones? Gallstones are hard deposits that can form inside the gallbladder. The gallbladder is a small, pear-shaped organ just under your liver. It stores bile,…
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Exercise-induced Bronchospasm
Exercise-induced bronchospasm is when the airways in your lungs narrow during exercise, making it hard to breath. This can make… What is exercise-induced bronchospasm? Exercise-induced bronchospasm (EIB) happens when the airways in your lungs narrow when you exercise. This makes it hard to breathe. If…
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Eating Disorders
An eating disorder is a mental health condition involving an obsession with food and weight that harms a person’s emotional… What are eating disorders? An eating disorder is a mental health condition. It is an obsession with food and weight that harms a person’s emotional…
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Diabetic Retinopathy
Diabetic retinopathy is an eye condition that affects people who have diabetes. It affects the retina. A healthy retina is… What is diabetic retinopathy? Diabetic retinopathy is an eye condition that affects people who have diabetes. It affects your retina. The retina is the part…
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Diabetes
Diabetes is a disease that occurs when your body doesn’t make or use the hormone insulin properly… What is diabetes? Diabetes is a disease that occurs when your body doesn’t make or use insulin properly. Insulin is a hormone. It causes too much blood glucose…
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Depression
Depression is a mood disorder that affects people of all ages and is different for everyone. A person who has… What is depression? Depression is a serious medical illness of the brain. It is not a feeling of sadness or feeling “blue.” Someone who has…
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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
COPD is a disease that makes it hard for you to breathe. The two main types of COPD are chronic… What is chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)? COPD is a disease that makes it hard for you to breathe. The two main types of COPD…
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Colonoscopy
A colonoscopy is a screening test that will help your doctor check for colorectal cancer. It may be used for… You may have heard people talk about getting a colonoscopy. Perhaps you’re unsure what the procedure is or why it’s needed. A colonoscopy is a…
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Hoarding
Hoarding is an anxiety disorder that makes a person with this disorder unable to get rid of things, even things… Hoarding is an anxiety disorder. A person with this disorder is unable to get rid of things, even things of no value. These could include…
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Sports and Exercise at Every Age
Maintaining an exercise program is important at any age. It can help you build a foundation when you’re young and… We all know that exercise is good for us. But it does more than just improve our physical fitness. It also reduces our risk of…
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Family Doctor vs. Quick-care Clinic
Family doctors and quick-care clinics both have advantages for seeking care at home or on the road… A family doctor is your most important health care relationship. They have the advantage of treating you consistently over time and knowing your health history. There’s a benefit…
