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Metabolic Syndrome
Metabolic syndrome is a term for a set of risk factors for heart disease including high blood pressure, cholesterol, and…
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Hip Problems in Infants
A hip problem in an infant is known as developmental dysplasia of the hip. It can lead to dislocation of…
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High Blood Pressure
High blood pressure (hypertension) is a medical condition that occurs when your blood moves through your arteries at higher pressure…
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Smallpox Vaccine
A case of smallpox hasn’t been seen since 1977, but it was once a serious virus. Symptoms included a rash,…
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Strep Throat
Strep throat is an infection caused by bacteria. It is called “strep” because the bacteria that causes the infection is…
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Teenage Pregnancy and Birth Control Access
Barring abstinence, access to birth control is critical in preventing pregnancy among teens, be it condoms, pills, patches or…
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Lumbar Spinal Canal Stenosis
Lumbar spinal canal stenosis is when the canal in your lower spine narrows, squeezing the nerves in it. It’s treated…
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Hidradenitis Suppurativa
Hidradenitis suppurativa is a chronic skin disease that causes painful red bumps in places where hair grows, including armpits, groin…
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Monitoring Your Blood Sugar Level
If you have diabetes, it’s important to monitor your blood sugar throughout the day. There are 3 tools that can…
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Fall Allergies: Seasonal Causes and Symptoms
Seasonal fall allergies can be characterized by many symptoms and causes. Click here to learn about what’s causing your runny…
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Injury Prevention: The Proper Way to Store Cleaning Supplies
According to the National Capital Poison Center, household cleaning supplies—including kitchen cleaners and liquid laundry packets—are the second most common exposure to poison among children under 6 years of age. And since the COVID-19 outbreak, cleaning has been on the rise…
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Disinfecting Your Home
Cleaning your home isn’t just for looks. Cleaning and disinfecting your home are important for reducing the spread of germs and bacteria that cause infection and illness. Path to caring for a healthy home Many people recognized the importance of disinfecting their homes…
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Meal Plans and How They Help
Meal plans are a great resource for eating healthy at any age.
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Hypothermia
Hypothermia is a medical condition. It occurs when you are exposed to bitter cold for a long time and your…
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Migraines
A migraine is usually an intense pounding headache that can last for hours or even days.
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Generalized Anxiety Disorder
A general anxiety disorder is ongoing anxiety that isn’t related to a particular event or situation.
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De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis
De Quervain’s tenosynovitis is a painful condition that affects the tendons in your wrist.
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School Lunches: Helping Your Child Make Healthy Choices
Helping your child make healthy food choices at home and at school can provide them with the energy they need…
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