American Academy of Family Physicians.
American Academy of Family Physicians.
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Polio Vaccine
Poliomyelitis (polio) is a serious illness that is caused by a virus. You can keep your children from getting polio…
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Sickle Cell Disease
Sickle cell disease is a genetic condition. It runs in families and is more common in African Americans. It refers…
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Persistent Depressive Disorder (PDD)
Persistent depressive disorder is a chronic depression that lasts at least 2 years.
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Lifestyle Changes to Improve Your Cholesterol
If you have high cholesterol, it can have negative effects on your health. Luckily, there are lifestyle changes you can…
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Managing and Preventing Temper Tantrums
Managing and preventing temper tantrums is something every parent experiences. Plan ahead to avoid tantrums with simple tips.
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Nicotine Patch
A nicotine patch is an effective tool for quitting smoking.
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Getting Motivated to Work Out
Working out comes with countless health-related benefits, both physical and mental. All it takes is finding the right motivation.
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Immunizations
Immunizations are important for your health and a requirement for many activities.
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Helping a Family Member Who Has Diabetes
It’s not easy for someone to hear that they have diabetes, but you can support your loved one by being…
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Gestational Diabetes
Gestational diabetes is a type of diabetes that starts during pregnancy usually during the second trimester. It affects 1% to…
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Evaluating and Treating Infertility
Infertility evaluation can include a pelvic exam, lab tests, imaging tests, review of medical and menstrual history, and certain…
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Febrile Seizures
Febrile seizures typically occur in children ages 12 months to 18 months. They are generally harmless and caused by a…
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Tips for Eating Healthy During the Holidays
Following these tips can help to make sure you stay on track even at holiday parties and dinners.
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Early-Onset Alzheimer’s
Early-onset Alzheimer dementia is a medical condition. It is a disease of the brain and a form of dementia.
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Electrocardiogram (EKG or ECG)
An electrocardiogram is a painless test to measure the electrical activity of your heart and its health.
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Drug-Food Interactions
A drug-food interaction occurs when your food and medicine interfere with one another.
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Do I Need an Interpreter?
An interpreter can help you talk to your doctor if you don’t speak English or are deaf or hard of…
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Hand Sanitizers and Coronavirus (COVID-19)
One of the best ways to keep yourself safe from getting COVID-19 is to wash your hands with soap and…
