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Lupus and Pregnancy
If you have lupus and are pregnant or planning to become pregnant, plan ahead for adequate medical care before, during…
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Hashimoto's Disease
Hashimoto’s disease is an autoimmune disease that affects your thyroid gland.
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Tobacco, Alcohol, and Drugs During Pregnancy
Even minor usage of tobacco, alcohol, or drugs during your pregnancy can cause serious risks for the health of your…
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Vitiligo
Vitiligo is a skin-coloring disorder. It produces white patches on your skin. It mostly occurs in areas of the skin…
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Vitamin B12
Vitamin B12 is an important nutrient for your body. It helps keep your nervous system working properly. It also keeps…
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Understanding Your Medical Bills
Knowing how to read your medical bills can help you to budget and to ensure that you’re paying the right…
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Tubal Sterilization (Tubal Ligation)
Tubal sterilization (tubal ligation) is a surgical method of birth control for women.
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Uterine Fibroids
Fibroids are benign growths (not cancer) in the muscular wall of the uterus. These growths can be very tiny or…
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Trigeminal Neuralgia
Trigeminal neuralgia is a painful condition that causes an extreme burning, electric or shock-like pain in the face.
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Thrush
Thrush is a yeast infection that occurs on your tongue and the lining of your mouth.
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The Dangers of Secondhand Smoke
Just because you aren’t the person smoking the cigarette doesn’t mean it can’t harm you. Secondhand smoke contains more than…
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The Exercise Habit
Daily exercise is a good habit and important for a healthy mind and body.
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Somatic Symptom and Related Disorders
Somatic symptom and related disorders is a group of conditions in which the physical pain and symptoms a person feels…
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Schizophrenia
Schizophrenia is a mental illness that interferes with the way you think, feel, and behave.
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Signs of Childhood Sexual Abuse
Any sexual activity involving a child is sexual abuse and has long-term effects. Learn how to recognize signs of abuse…
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Running: Preventing Overuse Injuries
It’s common for runners to overdo it and become injured. You may run too far or too fast. But it’s…
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Resources for Affordable Prescription Medicine
Medicines can be expensive, but there are several assistance programs that might help you to get the prescriptions you need…
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Prostate Cancer
Prostate cancer is the growth of abnormal cells in a man’s prostate gland. The prostate gland is part of a…
