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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…
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Family Doctor vs. Quick-care Clinic
A quick-care clinic or urgent care facility does not take the place of a visit to your family doctor. However,…
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Exercise: How To Get Started
Most people should attempt to exercise at least 5 times a week for 30 to 60 minutes at a time…
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Fifth Disease
Fifth disease is a mild viral infection caused by human parvovirus B19. About half of people get fifth disease sometime…
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Emotional Eating
Emotional eating is eating in response to your emotions or boredom. It’s different than true hunger. But how do you…
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Cat-Scratch Disease
Cat-scratch disease is an infection you can get after a cat scratches, bites, or licks you. It is caused by…
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Barrett’s Esophagus
Barrett’s esophagus is a condition that affects your esophagus. It happens when acid from your stomach goes back up into…
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Asthma
Asthma is a chronic (long-term) disease of the lungs. It inflames and narrows the airways, making it harder to…
