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Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
Pelvic inflammatory disease is an infection of female reproductive organs. It can make it hard to get pregnant and cause…
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Kidney Stones
Your body removes waste through urine that’s made in your kidneys. When waste doesn’t properly leave your kidneys, it can…
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Vacationing Safely During COVID-19
Vacationing is not risk-free during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, if you have to travel, there are ways to decrease your…
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Your Baby's Development: The Third Trimester
The third trimester is the final part of your pregnancy in which your baby grows and matures. It lasts from…
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Using an Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitor
If you have high blood pressure, you may need to wear an ambulatory blood pressure monitor. It takes and records…
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Teens and Stress: Who Has Time For It?
Stress is a normal reaction for people of all ages. It’s caused by your body’s instinct to protect itself from…
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Sinusitis
Sinusitis is when the lining of your sinuses are inflamed. Due to the swelling, mucus that travels from your sinuses…
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Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis is a long-lasting inflammatory disorder. It causes swelling and pain in the lining of your joints. Doctors aren’t…
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Osteosarcoma
Osteosarcoma is a bone cancer that most often affects people between the ages of 10 and 20. It usually begins…
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Obesity
Obesity is when you weigh more than what is considered healthy for your age, gender, and height. This happens when…
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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…
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High-Altitude Illness
High-altitude illness can occur when you travel to altitudes higher than 8,000 feet. It happens when your body doesn’t get…
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Do I Have COVID-19 or the Flu?
If you feel sick, you may wonder if it’s the flu or COVID-19. While the two illnesses share many similarities,…
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Fireworks Safety
Many people love to shoot off fireworks. But it’s a risky activity. That’s why it’s important to do everything you…
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BRAT Diet: Recovering From an Upset Stomach
A special diet known as the BRAT diet (Bananas, Rice, Applesauce, and Toast) is an effective way to treat an…
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Infant Jaundice
Infant jaundice is common. It can make your baby’s skin, eyes, and mouth turn yellow. While it may look odd,…
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Ectopic Pregnancy
An ectopic pregnancy happens when the fertilized egg grows outside the uterus. This type of pregnancy can be dangerous for…
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Blepharospasm
Blepharospasm is a rare condition that causes your eyelid to blink or twitch. You can’t control it. It’s caused by…
