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Tips for Recovering and Staying Well After a Heart Attack
It’s possible to recover from a heart attack and live a quality life.
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Mitral Valve Prolapse
Mitral valve prolapse is a heart condition in which the flaps of the mitral valve don’t close properly. Most people…
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Injury Prevention: Properly Storing Cleaning Supplies
According to the National Capital Poison Center, household cleaning supplies—including kitchen cleaners and liquid laundry packets—are the second most common exposure to poison among children under 6 years of age. Since the COVID-19 outbreak, cleaning has been on the rise. A…
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Obesity
Maintaining a healthy weight is one of the best ways to prevent many serious health problems.
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LDL Cholesterol
Nearly 70 percent of Hispanic adults have high cholesterol and live with an elevated risk of blood clots, stroke and…
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RSV (Respiratory Syncytial Virus)
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a common virus. It affects your lungs, making it difficult to breathe. The virus is…
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Long COVID: Symptoms and Treatment
Most people who get sick with COVID-19 will recover within a week or even a few days. But for some,…
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Diabetes in Kids - Signs and Causes
Diabetes is a chronic condition that occurs when your child’s body doesn’t’ make or use insulin properly. There are two…
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ADHD in Children: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Support
ADHD is one of the most common developmental disorders of childhood, associated with inattention, hyperactivity, and/or impulsivity.
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Crohn’s Disease
Crohn’s disease is an inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) that causes ulcers to form in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract anywhere from…
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Reye’s Syndrome
Reye’s syndrome is a rare but serious illness common in children recovering from a virus and taking aspirin. It can…
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Flatulence/Gas
Flatulence is another name for gas. It happens when air stays in your abdomen after you eat. It can be…
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Hearing: Noise-Induced Hearing Loss
Noise-induced hearing loss normally occurs from regular exposure to loud noises.
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Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
COVID-19 is highly contagious and does not yet have an approved vaccine. Symptoms may include a cough, a fever, and…
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Pyloric Stenosis
What is pyloric stenosis? Pyloric stenosis is a medical condition. It is a narrowing of the opening between the stomach and the small intestine. That space is called the pylorus. It often occurs in babies younger than 6 months. It is more common in…
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Tonsillitis
Tonsillitis is an inflammation of the tonsils that happens when they become infected by a virus or bacteria. It is…
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Laxatives: OTC Products for Constipation
Constipation is a common condition that makes it difficult to have a bowel movement but over-the-counter medicine can help.
