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Indigestion (Dyspepsia)
Indigestion happens when your body has trouble digesting food. Anyone can get indigestion. You can get it on occasion, or…
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Enlarged Adenoids
Adenoids are tiny pieces of tissue in the back of your throat. They hang above your tonsils. They help fight…
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Bringing Your Baby Home
Welcoming a baby into your home is a big event. It can be scary if it is your first baby…
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Bladder Stones
Bladder stones are small crystals that form in your urine. They are hard and become trapped in your bladder. They…
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Asthma in Kids
Asthma is a disease that often starts in childhood and makes it difficult for your child to breathe.
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Your Baby's Development: The Second Trimester
The middle part of your pregnancy is called the second trimester. It is made up of weeks 13 or 14…
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Child Safety: Keeping Your Home Safe for Your Baby
If you have a baby in your house, you need to make sure they stay safe. You may need to…
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Caring for a Relative Who Has Dementia
Caring for a loved one who has dementia is difficult. Learn how to best care for them while also taking…
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Being a Single Parent
Being a single parent can be challenging. It can also be very rewarding. It’s important to find a way to…
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Artificial Hydration and Nutrition
Patients who can’t swallow because still need nutrition and fluids. Getting these other than by mouth is called artificial hydration…
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HIV
The human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) attacks the body’s immune system. A healthy immune system is what keeps you from getting…
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Hepatitis A
Hepatitis A (Hep A) is liver inflammation caused by the hepatitis A virus. It isn’t typically as serious as hepatitis…
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Canker Sores
Canker sores are small, thin sores in your mouth. You might get them on the inside of your lips or…
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COVID-19 Face Masks
If you need to go into public in the COVID-19 pandemic, wear a face mask to contain your germs and…
