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Nutrition: Tips for Improving Your Health
Good nutrition is one of the keys to a healthy life. You can improve your health by keeping a balanced…
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Hyperparathyroidism
Hyperparathyroidism occurs in your parathyroid glands and results in the production of too much parathyroid hormone and a lack of…
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How to Get the Most From Your Medicine
Knowing how to use both prescription and over-the-counter medicines properly can be the difference between feeling better or feeling…
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Hirsutism
Hirsutism causes women to have excess hair on their face or body. It can have different causes, including genetics and…
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H1N1 Influenza
H1N1 influenza is a viral infection. It’s not the same as seasonal flu (influenza). The first outbreak occurred in 2009…
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Girls and Puberty
Puberty is a time of changes—both physical and emotional. Helping your daughter understand what’s happening and what to expect is…
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Health Insurance: Understanding What It Covers
Health insurance plans differ in terms of what they cover. All plans offered by the federal marketplace, however, must cover…
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Viral Infections During Pregnancy
If you are pregnant, it’s important to take precautions against viral infections to protect you and your baby.
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Nutrition: Keeping a Food Diary
A food diary is a daily log of what you eat and drink each day. The diary helps you and…
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How to Take HIV Medicines
If you don’t take your medicines just the way your doctor tells you to, your HIV might not be exposed…
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Health Care Workers and Tuberculosis
Health care workers are exposed to many diseases, including tuberculosis. They need to know how to prevent, recognize, and treat…
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Food Habits Survey
To make healthy eating selections, it’s important to look at what you currently eat and drink. A food habit survey…
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Hepatitis C
Hepatitis C is a serious virus that causes inflammation of the liver. It is spread from person to person through…
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Bladder Training for Urinary Incontinence
Urinary incontinence is the loss of bladder control. This means you can’t always control when you urinate. Most types of…
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Caring for Your Incision After Surgery
Taking care of your incision after surgery is important to your health. It can reduce the risk of infection and…
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Birth Control Options
Many women want to do what they can to prevent pregnancy. Birth control (also called contraception) can help. Many types…
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Atherosclerosis
During atherosclerosis, plaque collects in your arteries and narrows them. This is dangerous as it limits the blood flow to…
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Asthma | Medicines That Can Make It Worse
If you have asthma, it’s important to know about medicines that might cause problems before you take them.
