American Academy of Family Physicians.
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Vaginal Pessary
A vaginal pessary is a small, plastic device that fits into your vagina for the purpose of holding a drooping…
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Immunization Schedules
Find immunization schedules for adults and children.
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Silent Heart Attacks
A silent heart attack is a heart attack without the traditional symptoms. Nearly half of all heart attacks are silent…
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Taking Care of You and Your Baby While You're Pregnant
It’s important to take care of your baby, even before he or she is born. Do this with a healthy…
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Pregnancy After 35: Advanced Maternal Age
Pregnancy at age 35 or older comes with its own set of risk factors, including greater chances of having a…
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Peritonsillar Abscess
A peritonsillar abscess is a puss-filled sore near the back of your throat and tonsils. It is filled with…
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Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
Obsessive-compulsive disorder is a type of anxiety disorder that causes unwanted thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviors (compulsions).
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Naltrexone for Alcoholism
Naltrexone is a medicine prescribed to treat alcoholism that reduces your desire for alcohol.
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Mitral Valve Prolapse
Mitral valve prolapse affects your heart. It happens when the mitral valve flaps don’t close properly and blood leaks from…
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Low Back Pain
Low back pain is common. But you can learn to prevent it or reduce the frequency of pain.
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Leukemia
Leukemia is cancer of the white blood cells. There are 4 main types that have different symptoms and treatments.
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Pruritis
Itchy skin (called Pruritis) is common. It can be caused by everything from the environment to medical conditions.
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Infant CPR/Choking
Anyone who is spends time with babies should know how to perform infant CPR—and when it’s appropriate to perform CPR…
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How Do I Know I’m in Labor?
Knowing when you’re in labor can be tricky. But there are signs you can look for that signal your little…
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Infant Formula
Baby formulas are an alternative to breastfeeding and are specifically made to meet a baby’s nutritional needs.
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Hirschsprung’s Disease
Hirschsprung’s is a rare birth defect that affects the large intestine. It is caused by missing nerves near the end…
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Herniated Disc
A herniated disc is a painful medical condition that occurs in your spine.
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HELLP Syndrome
HELLP syndrome is a rare but serious illness during pregnancy.
