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Flu Complications Risk Greater for Minority Groups

People from racial and ethnic minority groups are more likely to be hospitalized when they have the flu. They are…

Intrauterine Device (IUD)

An intrauterine device (IUD) is a form of birth control that prevents pregnancy by damaging or killing a man’s sperm…

Tonsillitis

Tonsillitis is an inflammation of the tonsils that happens when they become infected by a virus or bacteria. It is…

Scarlet Fever

Scarlet fever is a bacterial infection that usually effects children between the ages of 5 and 15. It can be…

A group of men and women in exercise class doing the same arm stretch

Stretching

Stretching is one of the best ways to keep your muscles healthy. Stretching regularly will maintain muscle strength and increase…

Up-close rear view of woman doing rotator cuff exercise

Rotator Cuff Exercises

Your rotator cuff is a group of muscles and tendons that attach the bones of your shoulder. Overusing your rotator…

Smiling school children stand against a fence on the playground. Tourette syndrome is a movement disorder that causes a person to make repeated, uncontrolled twitches, movements, or sounds known as tics.

Tourette Syndrome and Tics

Tourette syndrome is a movement disorder that causes a person to make repeated, uncontrolled twitches, movements, or sounds. It starts…

A woman who suffering from PMS is lying on the sofa with her hand on her abdomen.

Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)

Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) references a group of symptoms often experienced up to 14 days before menstruation (period).

Polyps

Polyps are abnormal growths of tissue that can occur in different places including your colon, nose, ear, throat, and stomach…

Shortness of Breath

Shortness of breath happens when you cannot get enough air into your lungs. It can be caused by asthma, lung…

A crying elderly woman with cancer is comforted by a caretaker. Pancreatic cancer is an abnormal growth of cells in the pancreas. It is difficult to detect early, making treatment tough at later stages.

What is pancreatic cancer? Pancreatic cancer is a disease in which cancer cells form on your pancreas. Your pancreas is an organ. It is located behind your stomach and in front of your spine. It produces juices that break down food and control blood

Photo of a new diaper from the top angle looking in

Urinary Incontinence

Urinary incontinence is the loss of bladder control. This means that you can’t always control when you urinate.

Reye’s Syndrome

Reye’s syndrome is a rare but serious illness common in children recovering from a virus and taking aspirin. It can…

Effects of Early Sun Exposure

There is a direct link between sun exposure and most skin cancers. The ultraviolet (UV) rays in sunlight are invisible…

Accessing Your Community’s Social Services

Sometimes, life’s challenges force us to seek help. Whether it’s illness, joblessness, homelessness, or natural disasters, social service agencies can…