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Diethylstilbestrol
Diethylstilbestrol, or DES, is a synthetic form of estrogen given to millions of pregnant women from 1938-1971 to prevent complications…
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Diet Choices to Prevent Cancer
A healthy diet can lower your risk of certain cancers. It also may help prevent other conditions, such as type…
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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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Corneal Abrasions
A corneal abrasion is a cut or scratch on your cornea. The cornea is a clear layer of protective tissue…
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Congenital Heart Disease: How to Care for Your Baby and Yourself
In many ways, babies born with heart defects are cared for just like any other baby. But there are times…
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Coping With an HIV Diagnosis
Finding out that you are infected with HIV can be frightening. One way to fight your fear is to learn…
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Cholesterol | Plant Sterols and Stanols
Plant sterols and stanols are substances naturally found in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes, nuts, and seeds that can help…
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Cholesterol-lowering Medicines
Lowering your "bad" cholesterol can reduce your risk of having a heart attack or stroke. There are several medicines used…
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Antacids and Acid Reducers: OTC Relief for Heartburn and Acid Reflux
There are 3 types of over-the-counter medicines that treat heartburn and acid reflux: antacids, H2 blockers and proton pump…
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Warning Signs of Mental Illness
Mental illness is a common health problem. It happens because of a change in your brain. Learn its signs so…
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Teenagers and Headaches
Nearly 75% of children have reported having a significant headache by age 15. Some are easily treated, while others indicate…
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High Homocysteine Level: How It Affects Your Blood Vessels
Homocysteine is an amino acid (a building block of protein) your body produces. High levels of it can damage the…
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High Blood Pressure Medicines
High blood pressure can lead to serious health problems, so staying on top of treatment is important. Often, this includes…
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Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) | Chronic Kidney Disease and Nutrition
If you have chronic kidney disease, your kidneys have trouble removing waste. Proper nutrition can help reduce waste buildup and…
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Dealing with Pain During Childbirth
Pain is part of labor. It occurs because of the things your body has to do to give birth to…
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Brain Training for Seniors
Exercising your brain as you age is important and may help delay the onset of dementia.
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Child Safety: Keeping Medicines Out of Reach
More than 60,000 children go to the emergency room each year after getting into medicine. Childproofing your medicine storage is…
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High Blood Pressure
High blood pressure happens when blood flows through your arteries at a higher pressure than normal. It is sometimes called…
