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Shoulder Pain
Shoulder pain, whether caused by a specific injury or not, can be treated with active rest and range-of-motion exercises as…
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Thalassemia
Thalassemia is a group of inherited blood disorders that prevent your body from producing the amount of hemoglobin it…
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Rape
Rape is any form of sexual activity that you don’t agree to. It can range from being touched to being…
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Lead Poisoning in Children
Lead poisoning is serious. It happens after repeated exposure to things that contain high levels of lead. This could be…
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Knee Bracing: What Works?
Knee braces are supports to be worn when you have pain in your knee or to prevent injury. Some doctors…
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Kidney Cysts
Kidney cysts are sacs filled with fluid that form in the kidneys. These small, oval or round sacs are almost…
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High Blood Pressure During Pregnancy
A small percentage of pregnant women in the U.S. have high blood pressure during their pregnancy. Some cases are mild;…
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Hypercoagulation
Hypercoagulation is when your blood forms a clot when it shouldn’t. This clot can then travel through your body. This…
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Croup
Croup is caused by a respiratory virus and causes children, usually age 5 and younger, to have a barking…
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Constipation
Constipation is a common condition that makes it difficult to have a bowel movement. People of all ages experience constipation…
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Baby’s First Steps
Watching a baby take their first steps is exciting, but it also leads to a new set of challenges for…
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Bioterrorism
Bioterrorism is the use of bacteria, viruses, or germs to purposely harm large quantities of people or communities.
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Amenorrhea
Amenorrhea is a medical term for when a woman does not have menstrual periods.
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Adhesive Capsulitis
Adhesive capsulitis, or frozen shoulder, is the condition that occurs when inflammation in your shoulder eventually leads to difficulty moving…
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Bronchiolitis
Bronchiolitis is a common lung infection in infants and young children. It is usually caused by a virus. RSV is…
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Avoiding Snakebites
If you enjoy being outdoors, you should recognize when snakes are active and learn how to best limit your exposure…
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Postpartum Depression (PPD)
It is normal to feel the “baby blues” for a few weeks after giving birth, but postpartum depression can have…
